Information about the fig fruit

FIG tree 

    The fig tree is one of the seasonal trees that grow frequently in the regions of West Asia and the Middle East, where it grows up to several meters high, and produces fruits of a yellow or greenish-yellow color, and is characterized by its ability to withstand drought and salinity, and most soils are considered suitable for the cultivation of this tree , But the best ones are the yellow clay soils. Likewise, calcareous soils are thought to be the best species for producing the finest dried figs. 

Fig fruit 

    The fig fruit is one of the fruits mentioned in the Holy Qur’an to indicate its great benefits to the health of the body, and it is in several varieties and types, including: black genoa fig, adriatic fig, brown fig, and fig kaduta. Below is a detailed explanation of the original habitat of this fruit, and its most prominent health benefits. 

The original home of the fig 

    Palestine is the original home of this fruit, and it is also found in Lebanon, Syria and Persia. The fig fruit has a top and status since ancient times, as the Phoenicians used it on most of their land and sea trips, as well as appeared in inscriptions, drawings and ancient sculptures that were discovered in Syria. The fig fruit was one of the most prominent foods of the Greeks, as it was used abundantly on the daily tables of the Spartans, and the authority at that time prevented the export of high-quality figs abroad, and the fig entered Europe via Italy.

Benefits of a fig fruit 

• Eliminate bad breath and ulcers affecting it by eating fig fruit frequently, or by chewing leaves or gargling with boiling. 
• Promote kidney health and break up accumulated stones by boiling six fruits in a glass of water and drinking it daily for a month. 
• Maintaining healthy skin and increasing its freshness, such as getting rid of acne, delaying the appearance of wrinkles and signs of aging, and increasing its moisture, because it is rich in a variety of vitamins such as vitamin A, B. 
• Regulating blood sugar levels because they contain potassium, which limits insulin levels. 
• Promote bone health being calcium rich. 
• Treating various skin infections as smallpox, especially in its early stages. 
• Treating respiratory problems such as relieving sore throats and airways. 
• Maintaining the ideal weight because it contains a high percentage of fiber, but it is recommended to eat it in moderation as it contains a high percentage of sugars. 
• Treating digestive disorders such as constipation and strengthening stomach walls. 
• Maintaining healthy hair, such as preventing it from falling out with vitamins, strengthening its follicles, increasing the moisture in the scalp and protecting it from various infections thanks to the antioxidants it contains. 
• Promote cardiovascular health because it contains phosphorus, magnesium and potassium. 
• Treatment of impotence.