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Figs are plump, nutritious fruits that are rich in nutrients such as proteins, sugars, vitamins, and minerals, and are commonly found in southern regions. However, figs are not a suitable fruit for everyone as its nature can be detrimental to certain groups of people. This article will start with the properties of figs and introduce in detail which six types of people should not eat figs.
Nature of figs.
According to traditional Chinese medicine, figs are cool fruits, which can clear heat and moisten the lungs, quench thirst, and have the effects of clearing heat and dissolving phlegm, reducing swelling and relieving pain. The research of modern medicine has also confirmed the nutritional value of figs, which can effectively lower blood pressure, lower cholesterol, enhance immunity, etc. In addition, the fruit, leaves, bark and other parts of figs also have certain medicinal value, and are often used in traditional Chinese medicine preparations.
What are the 6 types of people who should not eat figs?
1.People with spleen deficiency and dampness and heavy constitution.
People with spleen deficiency and dampness have too much dampness in their bodies, and are prone to symptoms such as dry mouth, diarrhea, and loss of appetite. Figs are cool fruits, which can easily lead to heavier dampness in the body and aggravate the condition. Therefore, people with spleen deficiency and dampness should not eat figs.
2.People with a cold stomach.
People with a cold stomach have insufficient yang energy in their bodies, and are prone to diarrhea, abdominal pain, backache and other symptoms. Figs are cold foods, which are easy to further reduce the yang energy in the body of people with cold stomachs and cause aggravation of the disease. Therefore, people with a cold stomach constitution should not consume figs.
3.People with liver and kidney yin deficiency constitution.
People with liver and kidney yin deficiency have insufficient yin fluid in their bodies, and are prone to symptoms such as dizziness, tinnitus, frequent urination at night, and dry eyes. Figs are cool fruits, which can easily lead to the loss of yin fluid in the body and aggravate the condition. Therefore, people with liver and kidney yin deficiency should not eat figs.
4.People with phlegm-damp constitution.
People with phlegm-damp constitution tend to accumulate dampness in the body, and symptoms such as sticky mouth and tongue, stomach distention, and hoarse throat appear. Figs are cool fruits, which can easily lead to heavier dampness in the body and aggravate the condition. Therefore, people with phlegm-damp constitution should not consume figs.
5.People with a damp and hot constitution.
People with a damp and hot constitution tend to accumulate moisture and heat in their bodies, causing symptoms such as dry mouth, constipation, and red urine. Although figs are cool fruits, they contain a lot of sugar, which can easily lead to heavier dampness and heat in the body and aggravate the condition. Therefore, people with a damp and hot constitution should not consume figs.
6.People with a cold and fever.
People with colds and fevers have weak immunity in the body and need to eat foods that are easy to digest and absorb to maintain body functions. Figs are cool fruits, which are easy to increase the cold in the body and affect the recovery of the body. Therefore, people with a cold and fever should not consume figs.
Summary. Figs are a nutritious fruit, but they are not suitable for everyone. Six kinds of people, such as spleen deficiency and dampness, stomach cold, liver and kidney yin deficiency, phlegm dampness, dampness and heat, cold and fever, should not eat figs. Therefore, when consuming figs, one should choose according to one's physical condition and physical condition to avoid adverse health effects.