Fig Leaves

Health Benefits and Uses of Fig Leaves

• Anti-diabetic : When consumed by a person with diabetes, fig leaves actually lower the amount of insulin required by the body. These extraordinary effects allow the diabetic to administer less insulin by injection, a costly and often life-long process.
• high cholesterol
• skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, and vitiligo.
• Some people apply the milky sap (LATEX) from the tree directly to the skin to treat skin tumors and warts.