Fig, a common fruit, is also an important Chinese medicinal material. It is rich in nutrients and unique medicinal value, and is widely used in the field of traditional Chinese medicine. Figs are known as "natural health herbs" and its benefits are varied.
The benefits of figs include the following:
In terms of nutritional value, figs are rich in dietary fiber, which can help the body clear the intestines and prevent constipation. This is undoubtedly a very beneficial and healthy food for modern people.
At the same time, figs are also rich in vitamin C, calcium, iron and other trace elements, which have a significant effect on enhancing human immunity and preventing colds and other diseases.
In addition, the fat in figs is mainly unsaturated fatty acids, which is also helpful for reducing blood lipids and preventing cardiovascular diseases. These rich nutrients make figs an indispensable part of people's daily diet.
From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine health preservation, figs are believed to have a variety of effects such as moistening the lungs and relieving cough, clearing heat and detoxifying, nourishing yin and nourishing the stomach. For cough, sore throat, dry mouth and other symptoms, figs have a good relieving effect. At the same time, figs are also used for hepatitis, gastritis and other diseases, and its effect has been recognized by the majority of patients. These medicinal values make figs occupy an important position in the field of traditional Chinese medicine.
In addition, figs also have a beautifying effect. It is rich in antioxidants, which can remove free radicals in the body, delay aging, and keep you young. At the same time, the high moisture content in figs can provide sufficient water for ** to keep ** moist and shiny. These beauty and beauty effects have made figs the first choice of many people in pursuit of beautiful skin.
What are the contraindications for figs?
It should be noted that figs have very good therapeutic and medicinal effects. However, figs are also contraindicated. The following groups of people should be cautious about eating figs:
1. Diabetic patients: The sugar content in figs is relatively high, and people with diabetes should avoid eating them to avoid rising blood sugar, which is not conducive to blood sugar control.
2. People with spleen and stomach deficiency and cold: fig cold, for people with abnormal gastrointestinal function, such as chronic gastritis, gastric ulcer, diarrhea and other diseases, eating figs can aggravate the condition. At the same time, figs have a slight laxative effect, and those with diarrhea should be fasted;
3. Patients with cerebrovascular diseases: figs have high energy density and relatively more lipids, and patients with obesity and hyperlipidemia may induce cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, so patients with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases should try to avoid eating.
4. People with fig allergy: Some people may be allergic to figs and have allergic reactions, such as shortness of breath, rash, urticaria, etc.
5. Digestive problems: Figs are rich in fiber and pectin, which may cause digestive problems such as diarrhea and constipation if you have digestive problems (such as stomach problems or intestinal problems).