Fig leaves are a true treasure of useful substances. They have been shown to be beneficial in combating a number of diseases, such as asthma, diabetes, lung problems, and also ulcers. The tea can help normalize blood sugar levels as well as lower cholesterol levels. However, they can also be consumed directly.
Chew well 2 fresh fig leaves. Do this daily and enjoy the chewed mass. Besides helping to treat ulcers, it will refresh your breath and relieve canker sores.
Benefits of fig leaves
It is best to collect medicinal leaves in the summer and early autumn. At that time, the concentration of furocoumarins reaches 0.9%. The useful substances remaining during this period are also at their maximum quantity.
Tea recommended for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases and thrombosis
Be careful as fresh leaves can burn your hands, so you should work with gloves when harvesting them. Protect your eyes with safety glasses. The small roots are cut with scissors, and the leaves with a knife. In advance, you should spread a tarp to place the cut leaves on it. It is necessary to turn the leaves up to four times a day to preserve as much coumarin as possible. Drying the raw materials takes about five days if the weather is sunny. Do not dry them for too long to avoid losing their beneficial properties.
Fig leaves contain ficin. Due to this, blood clotting decreases, and the condition of blood vessels improves. Their tea is recommended for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases and thrombosis.
A decoction made from the leaves is used for any skin problems. Compresses and lotions with it help reduce inflammation and heal wounds.
Fresh leaves are applied to boils and warts. They contain milky sap, which is used to create special ointments. These relieve inflammation and improve skin condition. You can apply these leaves for vitiligo, directly on the spots.
Fig leaves lower blood pressure. For this purpose, a decoction is prepared using three large leaves for 500 ml of water. Boil for 15 minutes over low heat. After that, the broth should cool and be filtered. You can drink the infusion as tea throughout the day.
A decoction of figs, as well as their leaves, helps with regular cough and bronchial asthma. It is necessary to take three tablespoons of dried leaves and pour them with 0.5 liters of boiling water. The mixture should be placed in a thermos and left overnight, according to a Russian publication. In the case of bronchial asthma, it is recommended to drink 100 ml of the decoction in the morning, afternoon, evening, and before bedtime.
