{"id":3505,"date":"2013-05-15T18:02:58","date_gmt":"2013-05-15T18:02:58","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2023-11-08T02:43:06","modified_gmt":"2023-11-08T02:43:06","slug":"healing_properties_figs_anjeer-452","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.islamicpostonline.com\/health\/2013\/05\/15\/healing_properties_figs_anjeer-452\/","title":{"rendered":"The Healing Properties of Figs (Anjeer)"},"content":{"rendered":"
By Hakimah Raziya A. Mumin<\/em><\/p>\n Figs are a healing fruit and the health benefits of eating figs are amazing. They are helpful for asthma, bronchitis, constipation, diabetes, piles, heart disease, lowering cholesterol, anemia, and high blood pressure. They are high in vitamins A, B, C, potassium, dietary fiber, magnesium, and high in calcium so they help develop strong bones, (making it an excellent source of calcium for those who are lactose intolerant). History records show that \u00a0figs have been around since 5000 B.C. The best types of figs to eat are fully ripened white figs. However, dried figs are good as well. Just be sure when choosing them, to avoid mold or discolorations. Shipping and handling often causes damages to the fruit.<\/p>\n Figs are very cleansing to the kidneys and remove poisons from them. Figs generate heat and pass quickly through the intestines. Figs are also known to clear chronic coughs and clear blockages. If eaten on an empty stomach with almonds and walnuts, will provide a complete meal.<\/p>\n Here are a few facts about Figs;<\/strong><\/p>\n Figs are high in digestive enzymes, they contain the three components of a good diet; proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. \u00a0Figs are good for weight control, fresh or dried; they are high in fiber which can help to reduce snacking. The nutrients are absorbed more slowly making people feel more satisfied. \u00a0The down side is that figs are high in calories, about 50 calories per fig, so one or two with lots of water may have to do.<\/p>\n Figs are also good for insomnia. \u00a0They contain a nutrient called tryptophan. This promotes good sleep and helps the brain use sugars properly; it also encourages and stimulates good circulation throughout the body.<\/p>\n Fig leaves<\/strong><\/p>\n The leaves have been used also for diabetes, ringworm, warts and shingles. For diabetes a tea is made from the leaves. \u00a0For skin infections a tea is made and applied to the skin.<\/p>\n Fig Facials<\/strong><\/p>\n Figs are also excellent for the skin. \u00a0They are very helpful in the ridding of dark circles under the eyes, as well as removing fine lines and wrinkles. \u00a0Use them by themselves or combine with \u00a0pumpkin if you like. Both of these foods are favorites of our Blessed Holy Last Messenger, peace be upon him.<\/p>\n Here is a recipe for radiant skin.<\/p>\n The high enzyme and high vitamin C content help remove impurities and dead skin. \u00a0It softens the skin and leaves it feeling youthful and radiant. Five minutes is long enough for the mask to remain. \u00a0Rinse the face and add \u00a0moisturizer.<\/p>\n And now you know the amazing benefits of figs!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" By Hakimah Raziya A. Mumin Figs are a healing fruit and the health benefits of eating figs are amazing. They are helpful for asthma, bronchitis, constipation, diabetes, piles, heart disease, lowering cholesterol, anemia, and high blood pressure. They are high in vitamins A, B, C, potassium, dietary fiber, magnesium, and high in calcium so they […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2964,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","tdm_status":"","tdm_grid_status":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[14082],"tags":[10175,12155,11732,12278,12473,12531,12535,12550,12552,12554,12715,14050,11841,13337,11675,13775,13957],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.islamicpostonline.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3505"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.islamicpostonline.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.islamicpostonline.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.islamicpostonline.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2964"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.islamicpostonline.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3505"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.islamicpostonline.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3505\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":16838,"href":"https:\/\/www.islamicpostonline.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3505\/revisions\/16838"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.islamicpostonline.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3505"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.islamicpostonline.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3505"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.islamicpostonline.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3505"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nIt is reported that Galen, a famous Herbalist of the 11th<\/sup> century said, \u201dIf the dried figs were eaten with walnuts and rue before taking a fatal poison, they would preserve against its noxious effects.\u201d This shows that figs have the ability to pull toxins out of the body.<\/p>\n\n
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