Figs are a healthy and delicious natural snack, but did you know that the leaves of a fig tree are also edible and may even have more positive impacts then the fruit for which the tree is named?
Here is a list of health benefits of consuming both figs and fig leaves.
- Ulcer remedy: Chewing and eating fig leaves is a popular natural means of treating ulcers.
- Fiber rich: Figs are full of fiber which helps lower cholesterol, removes waste from the body, and even may have a laxative effect.
- Treats diabetes: Studies have shown that consuming fig leaves could lessen the amount of insulin needed by diabetics.
- Packed with antioxidants: A study concluded that by consuming just two medium dried figs can substantially increase the amount of antioxidant activity in the body.
- Lower triglycerides: When the body produces too many triglycerides, there is a heightened risk of obesity and heart disease. According to research, fig leaves can help lower triglyceride levels.
- Potassium rich: Potassium helps to manage blood pressure and other important bodily functions and is a nutrient many people are deficient in. Eating figs is an excellent way to up your potassium levels.
- Bronchitis remedy: Fig leaf tea is a popular home remedy for bronchitis and other lung ailments such as asthma.
