Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents constipation, Prevents macular degeneration, Reduces nervous tension
Anti-oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Skin rejuvenation, Strengthening of bones
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Antiseptic properties, Cures headache, Removes waste from kidney
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Hydrates skin
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask
Good conditioner
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Skin rash, Sneezing, Sore throat, Swelling of hands
Chest pains, Rhinitis, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
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Best Time to Eat
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Type
Tree fruit
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Summer, Winter
Early summer, Early winter, Late fall, Late spring
Varieties
Abyad, Adriatic, Alma, Atreano, Bataglia, Black Bethlehem, Black Madeira, Black Mission, Brown Turkey, Sierra, Calimyrna, Kadota, Deanna, Figoin and Hardy Chicago Fig
Rongrien, Chompu, Rapiah, Bingjai and Lebak Bulus
Seedless Variety
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Color
Green, Purple, Red
Coral red, Yellow
Inside Color
Pink
Greyish-white
Shape
Conical
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Juicy
Taste
Sweet
Sour, Sweet
Origin
Western Asia
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Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy
Clay, Loam
Soil pH
5-75.5-6.5
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Dry, Warm
Humid
Facts about
- Fig tree is considered as a symbol of abundance, fertility and sweetness.
- The fig is made up of 55% of natural sugar so they are the sweetest fruits.
- Figs are used as a fat substitute in recipes.
- Oils extracted from its seeds is used to make soaps and candles.
- 'Rambut' means hairy in Malay.
- It makes the best hair mask.
- Seeds are edible and healthy too.
In Alcoholic Beverages
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Spirits
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Production
Top Producer
Turkey
Thailand
Other Countries
Albania, Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, United States of America
Africa, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Top Importer
France
Singapore
Top Exporter
Turkey
Thailand