Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Skin rejuvenation, Strengthening of bones
Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents constipation, Prevents macular degeneration, Reduces nervous tension
General Benefits
Antiseptic properties, Cures headache, Removes waste from kidney
Controls blood pressure, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin
Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Chest pains, Rhinitis, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Skin rash, Sneezing, Sore throat, Swelling of hands
Side Effects
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Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Recommeded for
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Best Time to Eat
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)
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Tree fruit
Season
Early summer, Early winter, Late fall, Late spring
Summer, Winter
Varieties
Rongrien, Chompu, Rapiah, Bingjai and Lebak Bulus
Abyad, Adriatic, Alma, Atreano, Bataglia, Black Bethlehem, Black Madeira, Black Mission, Brown Turkey, Sierra, Calimyrna, Kadota, Deanna, Figoin and Hardy Chicago Fig
Seedless Variety
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Color
Coral red, Yellow
Green, Purple, Red
Inside Color
Greyish-white
Pink
Shape
Round
Conical
Texture
Juicy
Fleshy
Taste
Sour, Sweet
Sweet
Origin
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Western Asia
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy
Soil pH
5.5-6.55-7
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Humid
Dry, Warm
Facts about
- 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.
- 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 Alcoholic Beverages
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Spirits
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Production
Top Producer
Thailand
Turkey
Other Countries
Africa, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Albania, Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, United States of America
Top Importer
Singapore
France
Top Exporter
Thailand
Turkey