The fig is one of the world's oldest tree species, belonging to the mulberry family fig genus. Figs are usually considered to be non-flowering, in fact, its flowers are hidden in the empty chambers of the fig, from the outside look only see the fruit not see the flowers, so the name fig.

What is the nutritional value of figs?

The fig has a thin skin without a kernel, soft and sweet flesh, and a unique flavor, which is very popular among people. Figs have high nutritional value, rich in protein, calcium, potassium, selenium, dietary fiber and phytochemicals. Protein, calcium, selenium content is about 7 times the apple, 15 times and 5 times. Fresh figs have 65kcal per 100g, slightly higher than that of apples (54kcal/100g).

Figs are rich in pectin, which is a soluble dietary fiber that can laxative and shorten the residence time of toxic and harmful substances in the intestinal tract, which is beneficial to the prevention of constipation and intestinal cancer.

The fig contains fig protease, which can hydrolyze proteins into amino acids or polypeptides, so it is the same as papaya, pineapple, kiwi protease in the same way as meat and meat cooking, can play a role in tenderizing the role of natural meat tenderizer. However, figs due to protease, not suitable for fasting a lot of food, otherwise it will hurt the gastrointestinal mucosa, causing gastrointestinal discomfort.

What are the effects of figs?

Fig is also a medicinal product, can be used as food, can also be used medicinally. The roots, stems, leaves and fruits of figs can be used as medicine, and their medicinal value has long been emphasized by people.

"Compendium of Materia Medica" records: fig, taste sweet, flat, non-toxic. It is a good way to treat five hemorrhoids and sore throat. Dictionary of Traditional Chinese Medicine" says: figs strengthen the stomach and clear the intestines, swelling and detoxification, treatment of enteritis, dysentery, sore throat, sores and scabies. Chinese medicine with dried figs into medicine, the main treatment of enteritis, dysentery, dyspepsia, loss of appetite, constipation, jaundice, sore throat, hemorrhoids and other diseases.

Modern medical research shows that figs contain benzaldehyde, furan coumarin, psoralen, fosetyl lactone and other biologically active ingredients, has a certain anticancer effect. In addition, figs also contain polysaccharides, flavonoids, SOD and other active ingredients, with antioxidant, anti-tumor, anti-aging, lowering blood glucose and blood lipids, the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases have a supporting role.

However, most of these medicinal studies are isolated experiments and animal experiments, clinical research is not deep enough, in the human body is also effective, it is still unclear, and experiments are mostly used in fig extracts, we can't reach this dose for daily consumption. Therefore, we can only say that fig is a fruit with rich nutritional value, containing a variety of biological active ingredients with health value. It can be used as a fruit in daily life to enrich the variety of our ingredients, which is beneficial to health.