Fig
Nature : Neutral
Taste : Sweet
Acts on Organ : Stomach, Spleen, Large intestines.
Healing Effects : Relieve constipation, dry cough and sore throat; alleviate pain and bleeding in hemorrhoids; clear intestine; heal swelling; counteract toxic effects; promote weight loss; help stops strokes; lower cholesterol; combat cancer; control blood pressure.
The 3 g of fiber in four dried figs helps create soft, regular stools that will keep hemorrhoids from returning. Figs also provide about 5% of daily potassium and 10% of manganese.