Comments on: Figs

By: B

Sun, 25 Dec 2011 08:32:47 +0000

Rafael,

It is called Anjeer in Nepal and yes, you can get the dried version of it in any dry fruit shop. Hope it helps:)

By: Rafael Poudel

Rafael Poudel — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 07:35:48 +0000

Thank you for the information provided. It is said to be best for piles as well. Could you tell me what it is called in Nepal? Because it seems like it is not produced over here…

By: Nancy

Nancy — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 21:59:58 +0000

I was given this fruit to help the digestive system of my autistc child. I been amazed with Safdar intake. I really appreaciate it. thanks great post.

By: VIVIAN

VIVIAN — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 18:43:04 +0000

I’M FROM HAWAII AND WE HAD A FIG TREE OVER OUR CESSPOOL AND DID IT EVER PRODUCE YUMMY AND LARGE FRUIT…WE ATE THEM FRESH AND ALSO IN A BOWL WITH CREAM OVER THEM….

I JUST PICKED SOME HERE IN MESA ,AZ. AND THESE FRUIT ARE SMALL AND FAIRLY SWEET BUT NOT AS SUCCULENT….I’M LOOKING FOR A RECIPIE TO USE THEM IN….LAST TIME I DRIED THEM AND THEN USED THEM GRADUALLY IN CHUTNEYS…YEARS BEFORE, SOMEONE GAVE ME SOME SMALL GREEN ONES WHEN WE WERE IN WASHINGTON STATE AND I FROZE THEM FOR ABOUT A YEAR BEFORE CLEANING OUT MY FREEZER AND MADE THEN MADE THE MOST DELICIOUS FIG CHUTNEY OUT OF THEM…ALOHA.

By: Jocelyn

Jocelyn — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 23:57:25 +0000

I am so lucky cause my husband has a fig tree I love it and it’s so delicious

By: Kamran Ali

Kamran Ali — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 13:40:02 +0000

In urdu language it is called “Injeer”(انجیر).And you can buy it from any dry fruit shops.

Regards,

By: saqib

saqib — Fri, 24 Dec 2010 05:47:10 +0000

can any one tell me from where it can be get and aslo tell that what we ask figs in urdu languages ? please urgently tell if anyones konws about.
thank;s

By: stacious

stacious — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 12:25:06 +0000

i didn’t now if the fruit but where u find this fruit can it be grown in a tropical counrty?

By: Safdar

Safdar — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 09:13:51 +0000

Health & Nutritional Benefits of Eating Figs
The rich potassium content of figs helps to maintain the blood pressure of the body.
Figs are rich in dietary fiber, which makes them very effective for weight management program.
Even leaves of the fig plant have healing properties. Eating fig leaves helps diabetic patients reduce the amount of insulin intake.
Consuming figs helps to reduce the risk of breast cancer.
Calcium and potassium present in figs prevent bone thinning and help to promote bone density.
Tryptophan, present in figs, induces good sleep and helps get rid of sleeping disorders like insomnia.
Eating figs relieves fatigue and boosts memory power.
Drinking fig juice helps to soothe irritated bronchial passages.
Consumption of figs with milk cures illness like anemia.
Due to their laxative effect, figs are helpful for treating chronic constipation.
Daily consumption of soaked figs (2-3) is an effective remedy for curing hemorrhoids or piles.
The soluble fiber, called pectin, in figs helps in reducing blood cholesterol.
When applied on skin, baked figs can cure inflammations like abscesses and boils.
Due to their high water content, mashed figs act as a very good skin cleanser and help in preventing and curing acnes and pimples.
Figs are rich in calcium and are excellent calcium alternatives for people who are allergic to dairy products.
Consuming figs also helps in aiding digestion and taming various stomach and bowel-related problems.
The juice obtained from green figs is effective for softening and treating corns.
Figs promote the overall well-being of an individual and are excellent aphrodisiacs.

By: Sonia

Sonia — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 23:22:11 +0000

I’m lucky to have three fig trees in my yard and I can say that they are delicious