Fig Leaves Powder/ Aththi Ilai Podi

Kingdom: Plantae

Clade: Tracheophytes

Order: Rosales

Family: Moraceae

Binomial name: Ficus carica

Fig is scientifically known as Ficus carica, it is grown as a deciduous tree or shrub. The tree belongs to the Moraceae family. It is well-known for its fresh fruits. This tree will grow in a dry and warm climate and it grows up to 3-9 meters in height.

Fig is one of the earliest cultivated fruits and the leaves are used as a medicine from ancient times. Figleaves have a good amount of vitamin A, B1, B2 and minerals like iron, calcium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, and sodium. It is also consumed in the form of powder, fresh and dried leaves

Health Benefits

• Figleaves have anti-diabetes properties, so consuming the fig leaves will help to lower the blood sugar level.
• Fig is rich in calcium, so it increases bone density. It also prevents the loss of urinary calcium.
• Figleaves also lower the triglyceride level that improves cardiac health.
• Figleaves have a large amount of fiber. People who are obese can consume these fig leaves, it is effective in weight management.
• The potassium level in the fig leaves is effectively lower and controls the high blood pressure.