The efficacy and medicinal value of boiling fig branches in water

Fig is a species of mulberry plant, mainly grown in Xinjiang and Northwest China. Its whole body is a treasure. The fruit can be used by people after it is ripe. It is a delicious fruit. Its leaves, branches and other parts can be used as medicine after harvesting. They are all excellent Chinese medicinal materials. Today we will focus on introducing the branches of figs, so that you can understand the effects of its branches after being boiled in water.

The efficacy of boiling fig branches in water

1. Prevent hyperlipidemia and coronary heart disease

Fig sap is a natural Chinese medicinal material. It is rich in lipase and hydrolase. When people boil it in water and take it, these active enzyme components can be absorbed and utilized as soon as possible, which can prevent the body from absorbing fat and inhibit the accumulation of fat on the blood vessel walls. It has a good preventive effect on human hyperlipidemia. Regularly boiling it in water and drinking it can also reduce the incidence of coronary heart disease.

2. Clear away heat, disinfect, relieve sore throat and reduce swelling

Fig branches are a slightly cold Chinese medicinal material. People boil them in water and drink it, which can clear away heat and detoxify, and relieve sore throat and swelling. It has a particularly obvious preventive and alleviating effect on human sore throat, mouth sores, and hoarseness. It is usually most suitable for people with hot constitution who often get angry.

3. Prevent cancer

Fig branches also contain a variety of natural anti-cancer ingredients, especially bergapten, psoralen and benzaldehyde, which are relatively high in content. These substances can not only enhance human immunity, prevent cell gene mutations, and prevent cancer viruses from harming them, but also inhibit the production of carcinogens in the human body. Regularly boiling water with them and drinking it can fundamentally prevent the occurrence of cancer and reduce the incidence of cancer.

4. Improve digestion

Fig branches also contain some malic acid and citric acid. After these acidic components enter the human body, they can promote the secretion of gastric juice and improve gastrointestinal digestive function. They have a certain regulating effect on human loss of appetite and indigestion. In addition, fig sap also contains some lipid components and volatile oils, which can stimulate and lubricate the intestines. Boiling water with it and drinking it can play an important role in clearing the intestines, detoxifying, and moisturizing the intestines.