Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents constipation, Prevents macular degeneration, Reduces nervous tension
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces blood circulation problems
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Skin rash, Sneezing, Sore throat, Swelling of hands
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Allergic reaction, Irritation, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Recommeded for
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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)
Along with meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Type
Tree fruit
Fruit vegetable, Tropical
Season
Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Abyad, Adriatic, Alma, Atreano, Bataglia, Black Bethlehem, Black Madeira, Black Mission, Brown Turkey, Sierra, Calimyrna, Kadota, Deanna, Figoin and Hardy Chicago Fig
Black Magic, Black Beauty, Black Bell, Sicilian, Italian, Indian (Baby), Japanese, Chinese and White
Seedless Variety
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Color
Green, Purple, Red
Black, Green, Pink, Purple, Purplish black
Inside Color
Pink
White
Shape
Conical
Oval
Texture
Fleshy
Fleshy
Taste
Sweet
Bitter, Slightly sweet, Spongy
Origin
Western Asia
India
Grows on
Trees
Bushes
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy
Sandy loam
Soil pH
5-76-7
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Dry, Warm
Warm to hot climate
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.
- In Italy, it's a belief that diet rich in eggplant leads to madness. Hence, they call it a 'crazy apple'.
- Eggplant contains nicotine & can help quit smoking.
- Juice made from its leaves and roots is medicinal.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Production
Top Producer
Turkey
China
Other Countries
Albania, Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, United States of America
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Spain, Turkey
Top Importer
France
United States of America
Top Exporter
Turkey
China