What diseases can fig leaves treat?

Good for digestion, helps treat hemorrhoids.

Thanks to its high fiber content, fig leaves help improve bowel movements, prevent constipation, and enhance digestion. The fiber in fig leaves also serves as food for beneficial gut bacteria, helping to balance the gut microbiome and improve digestive health.

Fig leaves have a cooling nature and an astringent taste, and are effective in stopping bleeding, reducing inflammation, and relieving pain. They are often used to support the treatment of hemorrhoids.

Reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Scientific studies have shown that fig leaves can significantly reduce bad cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides in the blood, while increasing good cholesterol (HDL). In addition, the abundant potassium content in fig leaves helps regulate blood pressure, preventing strokes and heart attacks.

Incorporating fig leaves into your daily diet not only helps reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease but also provides many essential nutrients for the body. Therefore, add fig leaves to your menu for a healthy heart.

Fig leaves are extremely good for health, but not everyone knows how to take advantage of them. (Photo: Getty Images)

Control blood sugar levels

Scientific studies have shown that fig leaves contain many compounds that can enhance insulin sensitivity. Insulin is a crucial hormone that helps transport glucose from the blood into cells to provide energy.

When the body becomes insulin resistant, blood sugar levels rise, leading to many dangerous complications. Fig leaves help improve this condition by making cells more sensitive to insulin, thereby better controlling blood sugar.

Cancer prevention

The antioxidants in fig leaves protect cells from the harmful effects of free radicals, thereby helping to prevent the formation and development of cancer cells. Research shows that fig leaves can inhibit the growth of some types of cancer such as colon cancer, breast cancer, and liver cancer.

Strengthen bone health

Calcium, along with other vitamins and minerals found in fig leaves such as vitamin K, magnesium, and copper, plays an important role in building and maintaining bone health.

Adding fig leaves to your daily diet, combined with regular exercise, sun exposure, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle, will help you have strong bones and prevent bone and joint diseases such as osteoporosis.

Improve skin health

The antioxidants and vitamins in fig leaves help protect the skin from sun damage, prevent skin aging, and maintain healthy, youthful skin. Fig leaves can also be used to treat several skin problems such as acne, eczema, and psoriasis.

Reporter Thu Phuong (VOV.VN)

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