

Common Fig (anjeer)

Fig which commenly called as anjeer. It is delicious sweet fruit with multiple seed. The common fig is a tree native to southwest Asia and the eastern Mediterranean, and it is one of the first plants that were cultivated by humans . It is eaten in their dried and wet format. Anjeer are are good source of with vitamins and minerals as well as dietery fibers. They are consumed all over the world in both fresh and dried form, and can be enjoyed as a healthy snack or added to sweet recipes.





# vitamin and mineral content of anjeer:

• Vitamins : K, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B9, A, C, E





• Minerals : Calcium, Manganese, Potassium, Magnesium, iron, zinc, phosphorus, sodium, copper





• Fruits consist 62% sugar in the dried form and 22% sugar in the fresh form.

• The fresh and dried figs also contain high amount of fiber and polyphenols( proanthocyanidins) .

• It contains numerous bioactive compounds such as phenolic compounds, phytosterols, organic acids, anthocyanin composition, triterpenoids, coumarins, and volatile compounds such as hydrocarbons, aliphatic alcohols, and few other classes of secondary metabolites from different parts.

• Some of the most interesting therapeutic effects of phytochemicals in fig include anticancer,

hepatoprotective, hypoglycemic, hypolipidemic, and antimicrobial activities.





Parts of plant used

Fruit, bark, leaves, shoots, latex, and seeds







Biological classification:



Kingdom: Plantae

Clade: Tracheophytes

Clade: Angiosperms

Clade: Eudicots

Clade: Rosids

Order: Rosales

Family: Moraceae

Genus: Ficus

Subgenus: Ficus subg. Ficus

Species: F. carica







Health benefits of anjeer



1) lowering of blood pressure :



Tody we regularly eat sodium through the salt and low amount of potassium. Due to increase in the amount of sodium leads to hypertension (increase in blood pressure) but potassium is a substance which reduce the blood pressure (hypotension). As anjeer is rich in source of potassium, helps to reduce the blood pressure





2) weight loss:



More than 28% of the fiber in it is of the soluble type, which leads to control of blood sugar and blood cholesterol in body. So the fiber in it helps in weight loss. Dried figs also contain one of the highest concentrations of polyphenols





3) digestion and constipation:



As it is Rich in source of dietery fibers and other minerals which helpful in digestion and prevent constipation. Because fiber very useful substance for easier removal of facial waste (excreta) means regular bowel movement





4) bone strength:



It is one of best source of calcium after the milk as well as it rich in source of phosphorus. Both of these calcium and phosphorus are useful for bone strength









Benefits, uses and application Kingdom: PlantaeClade: TracheophytesClade: AngiospermsClade: EudicotsClade: RosidsOrder: RosalesFamily: MoraceaeGenus: FicusSubgenus: Ficus subg. FicusSpecies: F. caricaTody we regularly eat sodium through the salt and low amount of potassium. Due to increase in the amount of sodium leads to hypertension (increase in blood pressure) but potassium is a substance which reduce the blood pressure (hypotension). As anjeer is rich in source of potassium, helps to reduce the blood pressureMore than 28% of the fiber in it is of the soluble type, which leads to control of blood sugar and blood cholesterol in body. So the fiber in it helps in weight loss. Dried figs also contain one of the highest concentrations of polyphenolsAs it is Rich in source of dietery fibers and other minerals which helpful in digestion and prevent constipation. Because fiber very useful substance for easier removal of facial waste (excreta) means regular bowel movementIt is one of best source of calcium after the milk as well as it rich in source of phosphorus. Both of these calcium and phosphorus are useful for bone strengthBenefits, uses and application





1) The fruit's juice of Ficus mixed with honey is used for haemorrhage.





2)C ertain compounds in leaves and roots of fig have been identified effective against different disorders such as gastrointestinal (colic, indigestion, loss of appetite, and diarrhea), respiratory (sore throats, cough, and bronchial problems), inflammatory, and cardiovascular disorders.





3) Figs are good for eye sight and can be used as aid in liver













Note:



1) excessive clacium loss in urin is due to high concentration of sodium.when we give require amount of potassium it some time helps to reduce the losses of calcium through urine. So anjeer is helpful to treat these condition also.



2) it is Rich in source of antioxidants.



3) it works against harmful effect of sodium.



4) it is believed that fig is useful to give strength and moisturization to the hair because of its vitamin, minerals and antioxidant content.



5) eating anjeer regularly is the best supplement to the body because of of its nutrional value.



6) according to study, Figs are particularly rich in soluble fiber like pectin, which has been proven effective at lowering cholesterol.



7) phenolic compound (antioxidant), which protect the damaging of cell against free radical.

















Refrance :





1) NCBI

2) Hindwai.com

3) IOSR Journal of Biotechnology and Biochemistry

4) PUBMED

5) CENTRAL COUNCIL FOR RESEARCH IN UNANI MEDICINE

Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India

6) International Journal of Research in Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical sciences



