Fig, the fruit of the common fig tree, has been cultivated since the 3rd millennium BCE and was present in the symbolism of all cultures that knew this tree. The fig tree, which bears fruit four times a year, symbolized prosperity and fertility, and in ancient Greece, the appearance of the first shoots on fig trees marked the beginning of the season for sea voyages. Fig has unique nutritional values, and the expression "fig with poppy seeds" (meaning something unjustly maligned) is exceedingly unfair. Therefore, by producing fig extract, we contribute to the well-deserved rehabilitation of this fruit in natural medicine.
Dried figs are a source of vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, sugars, organic acids, and phenolic compounds such as proanthocyanidins. Fresh and dried figs also contain large amounts of fiber and polyphenols. The fruit, roots, and leaves of the fig tree are used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as gastrointestinal disorders (colic, indigestion, loss of appetite, and diarrhea), respiratory problems (sore throat, cough, and bronchial problems), cardiovascular disorders, and as anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic agents. Contemporary research indicates a very broad range of beneficial effects exerted by the components contained in extracts from various parts of the fig tree. Thus far, studies indicate a high potential for antimicrobial, antioxidant, and antidiabetic effects.
Our offer includes water, water-glycerin, and water-glycol extracts.
Raw material: fruit
INCI: Ficus Carica Fruit Extract
Function: humectant
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