I have discovered a new powerhouse… fig leaves. They are delicious, reminiscent of coconut and vanilla. I have been chopping up and boiling the leaves for a couple of minutes and then letting them steep until cooled. I refrigerate this tea and have it with milk and a little sugar, it is so good! Fig leaves fight cancer and are good for liver, eye health, weight loss, infections, digestion, inflammation and cancer. They have anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties. I started drinking it as a tasty way to get my vitamin K1, but this article which I linked below has a long list of vitamins, minerals and health benefits of these tasty leaves. My tree grows miniature figs the size of grapes which I have not tasted yet, but the fruit is almost ripe, but even if I don’t like the fruit growing a fig tree for these leaves is worth it…
“Research shows that compounds in fig leaves may contribute to a lower risk of developing certain cancers, including breast cancer. The presence of bergapten and psoralen, two powerful components found in fig leaf extract, have displayed promising anticancer effects.
These findings suggest that incorporating fig leaves into your diet could be a proactive step for improving overall health and potentially defending against the development of cancer cells. There is ongoing research and studies aimed at uncovering more about these natural defenses.”
https://sensationalseasonals.com/blogs/wellness/health-benefits-of-fig-leaves
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Cari