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CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEWThe holiness of figs is not circumstantial; figs were the first plant cultivated by humans as early as 9400BC. Their cultivation predates wheat, barley and legumes by at least a thousand years. The ensuing agricultural revolution changed the lifestyle and consciousness of humans forever. Given the central role of fig trees in the agricultural revolution, their sacredness in our holy texts is not a surprise. Figs remain an important food crop in modern times. Native from Afghanistan to Greece, figs are in the same family as mulberry. They are not actually a fruit but a flower. The type of flower is known as an inflorescence. It is called a 'multiple fruit' because the flowers and seeds grow together in a single mass. Figs ripen twice a year. Once in the spring and once in late summer or fall. The late summer and fall crop is usually the largest and best tasting. Buying & PreparationFigs eaten fresh are divine but most figs are dried. The ripe fruit does not keep for long once picked. It is soft and does not transport well. Fresh figs should be stored in dry containers because moisture makes them rot more quickly. In Roman times, Cato convinced the senate to destroy Carthage by importing a box of fresh figs. The fresh figs imported from Carthage showed its proximity and thus threat to Rome.Cooking FigsDried figs should be soaked overnight before eating. To eat fresh figs hold the stem and cut the base in quarters revelaing the soft, sweet flesh.
Figs can be used as a sugar substitute in pies, pastes & jams. Prepare dried figs similarly to dates and prunes. Learn about the health benefits of figs for FREEYou'll receive free access to our entire website including healthy recipes, nutritional diet plans, medicinal uses of ingredients, & ayurvedic health tips. Sign in once and you can use our website indefinitely..Are Figs Good for My Ayurvedic Diet?Find out by taking this free, easy quiz. You'll learn your body type, and whether 'Figs' is a good fit. Complete the basic quiz in 1 minute, or go deeper with additional quizzes at your own leisure to learn more about your body.AYURVEDA'S GUIDE TO VITALITY & WHOLESOME NOURISHMENTYour Ayurvedic diet is tailored to your individual body and your specific imbalances. With an Ayurvedic diet you feel joy and satisfaction because what you are eating truly nourishes and balances you. Disease results from diets and lifestyles that are incompatible with your nature. By eating a personalized diet matched to your body, you experience optimal health. See How it Works.SERVING SIZE: 1/4 c SPECIES: Ficus carica FAMILY:
Moraceae MEAL: EAT IN: Metabolic Nature of Figs
Foods with a Similar Nature to FigsDates (dried) Dates (dried) has these Actions in CommonNutritive, General-laxative, Tonic, High-fiber-laxativeAlmonds Almonds has these Actions in CommonGeneral-laxative, Tonic, High-fiber-laxative, NutritiveCarrot Carrot has these Actions in CommonNutritive, General-laxative, Tonic, High-fiber-laxativeGrape Grape has these Actions in CommonHigh-fiber-laxative, Nutritive, General-laxative, TonicApricot (dried) Apricot (dried) has these Actions in CommonGeneral-laxative, High-fiber-laxative, NutritiveAlmond Butter Almond Butter has these Actions in CommonHigh-fiber-laxative, Nutritive, General-laxativeSweet Peas Sweet Peas has these Actions in CommonGeneral-laxative, High-fiber-laxative, NutritiveYellow Lentil (Toor Dal) Yellow Lentil (Toor Dal) has these Actions in CommonNutritive, General-laxative, High-fiber-laxativeLima Beans Lima Beans has these Actions in CommonHigh-fiber-laxative, Nutritive, General-laxativeChickpea (Garbanzo) Chickpea (Garbanzo) has these Actions in CommonGeneral-laxative, High-fiber-laxative, NutritiveHerb Supplements with a Similar Nature to FigsSukumaram Ghrita Sukumaram Ghrita has these Actions in CommonGeneral-laxative, Nutritive, TonicAlmond Oil Almond Oil has these Actions in CommonGeneral-laxative, Nutritive, TonicChyavanprash Nutritive Jam Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam has these Actions in CommonNutritive, Tonic, General-laxativeAmalaki Amalaki has these Actions in CommonGeneral-laxative, Nutritive, TonicCleaning the Colon: Safe Enema at Home Cleaning the Colon: Safe Enema at Home has these Actions in CommonGeneral-laxative, High-fiber-laxativeHow to Do a Home Enema Guidebook How to Do a Home Enema Guidebook has these Actions in CommonHigh-fiber-laxative, General-laxativePsyllium Seed Fiber Supplement Psyllium Seed Fiber Supplement has these Actions in CommonGeneral-laxative, High-fiber-laxativeKshirabala Taila Kshirabala Taila has these Actions in CommonNutritive, TonicAshwagandha Ghee Ashwagandha Ghee has these Actions in CommonNutritive, TonicSolomon's Seal Solomon's Seal has these Actions in CommonNutritive, TonicVata Massage Oil Vata Massage Oil has these Actions in CommonNutritive, TonicImpact of FigsTEMPERATURE/CIRCULATIONHow did Soaked Dried Figs affect your temperature?
How did Soaked Dried Figs affect your ear temperature?
SweatHow did Soaked Dried Figs affect your sweat quantity?
SkinHow did Soaked Dried Figs affect the tones / color of your skin?
How did Soaked Dried Figs affect the color of your tongue body? *This question refers to the tongue itself, not the coating.
How did Soaked Dried Figs affect the swelling or size of your tongue body?
DigestionFor help analyzing your digestion, see overview of Digestive Health How did Soaked Dried Figs
How did Soaked Dried Figs affect your digestion speed? *This can be gauged by how quickly you feel hungry after eating and how quickly you eliminate your meal.
TOXINSHow did Soaked Dried Figs affect the amount of your gas & bloating?
How did Soaked Dried Figs affect the intensity of your stool smell?
How did Soaked Dried Figs affect the thickness & size (surface area) of your tongue coating?
How did Soaked Dried Figs affect the color of your tongue coating?
How did Soaked Dried Figs affect your throat soreness?
How did Soaked Dried Figs affect the intensity of your urine smell?
How did Soaked Dried Figs affect the amount of bubbles in your urine?
How did Soaked Dried Figs affect the intensity of your sweat smell?
How did Soaked Dried Figs affect your acne?
How did Soaked Dried Figs affect the shade of your freckles/moles?
How did Soaked Dried Figs affect the color of your sclera (white part of eye)?
How did Soaked Dried Figs affect the shade / color of your lower eyelid?
HYDRATIONUrineHow did Soaked Dried Figs affect your urine frequency/quantity?
How did Soaked Dried Figs affect the dryness of your skin?
How did Soaked Dried Figs affect the puffiness of your lower eyelid?
How did Soaked Dried Figs affect the cracks on your tongue?
FLUID-THICKNESSHow did Soaked Dried Figs affect your ear pressure?
RespiratoryHow did Soaked Dried Figs affect your level of sinus congestion?
How did Soaked Dried Figs affect the thickness of your mucous congestion?
NERVOUS-SYSTEMHow did Soaked Dried Figs affect your energy levels?
How did Soaked Dried Figs affect your muscle tension?
How did Soaked Dried Figs affect your anxiety levels?
How did Soaked Dried Figs affect the movement or stillness of your tongue as you hold it out?
DIGESTIONHow did Soaked Dried Figs affect your digestion speed? *This can be gauged by how quickly you feel hungry after eating and how quickly you eliminate your meal.
How did Soaked Dried Figs affect the amount of your gas & bloating?
DigestionFor help analyzing your digestion, see overview of Digestive Health How did Soaked Dried Figs
How did Soaked Dried Figs affect burning sensations in your digestive tract (do not include acid reflux)?
TONGUEHow did Soaked Dried Figs affect the color of your tongue body? *This question refers to the tongue itself, not the coating.
How did Soaked Dried Figs affect the swelling or size of your tongue body?
How did Soaked Dried Figs affect the thickness & size (surface area) of your tongue coating?
How did Soaked Dried Figs affect the color of your tongue coating?
How did Soaked Dried Figs affect the movement or stillness of your tongue as you hold it out?
How did Soaked Dried Figs affect the cracks on your tongue?
STOOLHow did Soaked Dried Figs affect your stool frequency/quantity?
How did Soaked Dried Figs affect your stool color?
How did Soaked Dried Figs affect the intensity of your stool smell?
How did Soaked Dried Figs affect your stool lightness?
How did Soaked Dried Figs affect your stool consistency?
URINEHow did Soaked Dried Figs affect the intensity of your urine smell?
How did Soaked Dried Figs affect the amount of bubbles in your urine?
UrineHow did Soaked Dried Figs affect your urine frequency/quantity?
How did Soaked Dried Figs affect your urine clarity?
How did Soaked Dried Figs affect the shade of your urine?
SWEATHow did Soaked Dried Figs affect the intensity of your sweat smell?
SweatHow did Soaked Dried Figs affect your sweat quantity?
SKINHow did Soaked Dried Figs affect the dryness of your skin?
How did Soaked Dried Figs affect the shade of your freckles/moles?
How did Soaked Dried Figs affect your acne?
SkinHow did Soaked Dried Figs affect the tones / color of your skin?
EYEVisionHow did Soaked Dried Figs affect your vision clarity?
How did Soaked Dried Figs affect the shade / color of your lower eyelid?
How did Soaked Dried Figs affect the puffiness of your lower eyelid?
How did Soaked Dried Figs affect the color of your sclera (white part of eye)?
ENTHow did Soaked Dried Figs affect your throat soreness?
How did Soaked Dried Figs affect the thickness of your mucous congestion?
How did Soaked Dried Figs affect your ear temperature?
How did Soaked Dried Figs affect your ear pressure?
RespiratoryHow did Soaked Dried Figs affect your level of sinus congestion?
HEARTHow did Soaked Dried Figs affect your heart rate?
How did Soaked Dried Figs affect your heart rhythm?
How did Soaked Dried Figs affect your heart pain/pressure/cramping?
SYSTEMICHow did Soaked Dried Figs affect your anxiety levels?
How did Soaked Dried Figs affect your muscle tension?
How did Soaked Dried Figs affect your temperature?
How did Soaked Dried Figs affect your energy levels?
Joyful Belly is a recognized school of biocharacteristics medicine. TRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR THESE SYMPTOMSFigs may be beneficial for these symptoms. The suitability of any food for a condition is highly dependent on the individual. Please see your doctor before using this food to treat a medical condition.Bowel, Poop Elimination ConstipationHow does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Impacted Fecal MatterHow does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Less than 1 elimination a dayHow does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Rabbit pellet / Hard lumpy stoolHow does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Sausage shape stool with cracks on surfaceHow does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Straining to eliminateHow does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Heart, Blood & CirculationAnemiaHow does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Iron deficiencyHow does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. DigestionBad breathHow does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. HemorrhoidsHow does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Mind, Stress & SleepLow energyHow does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Weakness / DebilityHow does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Reproductive HealthAbortion (Past, Recent or Considering)How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Skin CareThin lipsHow does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. View Other Ingredients for SummerFigs is recommended for Summer. Check out these other Summer foods here.HOW DOES EATING AYURVEDICALLY MAKE YOU FEEL?Eating Ayurvedically makes you feel nourished and energized. Food digests with ease when right for your body type (dosha). Healthy digestion is seen as the cornerstone of well-being in Ayurveda. Healthy digestion generally prevents illness. If you do get sick, a strong digestive fire reduces the severity of illness and increases your resilience. It also improves your mood. Once you begin eating Ayurvedically, you will feel refreshed, vital and strong.Clinical Tools & Resources
About the Author John Immel, the founder of Joyful Belly, teaches people how to have a healthy diet and lifestyle with Ayurveda biocharacteristics. His approach to Ayurveda is clinical, yet exudes an ease which many find enjoyable and insightful. John also directs Joyful Belly's School of Ayurveda, offering professional clinical training in Ayurveda for over 15 years.John's interest in Ayurveda and specialization in digestive tract pathology was inspired by a complex digestive disorder acquired from years of international travel, as well as public service work in South Asia. John's commitment to the detailed study of digestive disorders reflects his zeal to get down to the roots of the problem. His hope and belief in the capacity of each & every client to improve their quality of life is nothing short of a personal passion. John's creativity in the kitchen and delight in cooking for others comes from his family oriented upbringing. In addition to his certification in Ayurveda, John holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Harvard University. John enjoys sharing Ayurveda within the context of his Catholic roots, and finds Ayurveda gives him an opportunity to participate in the healing mission of the Church. Jesus expressed God's love by feeding and healing the sick. That kindness is the fundamental ministry of Ayurveda as well. Outside of work, John enjoys spending time with his wife and 7 kids, and pursuing his love of theology, philosophy, and language. Comments & Impressions of 'Figs'Do you like 'figs'? Why or why not? What makes it unique? Is there something else you'd like to know about 'figs'? (5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 rating, 393 likes Sign in to review this food
Figs are a good source of iron and to build up the blood. Figs relieve indigestion, heartburn, burning urination, diarrhea, strengthen the gums and may give some relief in asthma. They should not be taken with milk if the patient has diarrhea. Figs are also high in carbohydrates, fiber, magnesium, patassium, and calcium.
So, because it is a flower, we can eat it with other things, like in a pie? Whereas if it was a fruit, we couldn't? Is that correct?
Figs are a fruit and as such, best eaten alone.
Are figs heavy and harder to digest for people with weak Agni?
Fresh fruit is generally considered light and easy to digest.
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