DRIED FIG LEAVES for tea (Sweet Fig flavor)

Comes in a 6x9" large pouch of leaves.

This tea is a little talked about wonder! It has a sweet fig flavor, but is mild.

This is enough to make about 20-30 cups of tea.

Rip & crumble leaves into smaller pieces to release more flavor and nutrients into your tea.

Wild harvested, and naturally sun dried.

How to Make Fig Leaf Tea:

1. Crumble 3-4 leaves and place in a tea ball or mug.
2. Boil 1 cup of water on the stove or in your tea kettle.
3. Pour water over tea and allow to steep for 10 mins or more.
4. Add your sweetener to taste. Honey is great.
5. Strain.
6. Drink it 1-2 cups per day regularly.

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CAN REGULATE BLOOD PRESSURE

ANTI-DIABETES

ALLEVIATES CONSTIPATION

CLEANS URINARY SYSTEM

AIDS IN WEIGHT LOSS

EXCELLENT FOR HEART HEALTH

CAN LOWER CHOLESTEROL

HEART DISEASE PREVENTION

ANTI-DIABETES

Consuming fig leaves can provide several healthy benefits for the body. Among these benefits, its anti-diabetic properties are among the most recognized. When consumed by a person with diabetes, fig leaves actually lower the amount of insulin required by the body.

Regularly drinking tea made from fig leaves can benefit you if you suffer from diabetes. Research into fig leaves contain compounds that help to regulate blood glucose levels. Scientists found that fig extract exerts a hypoglycemic effect and have a similar effect to insulin.

Other studies into the benefit of fig leaves for diabetes have revealed that fig leaf extracts can help to suppress inflammation and work similar to the drug diclofenac – a popular anti-inflammatory. The study found that fig leaf extracts could prevent vascular complications in diabetes.

ASSISTS IN REGULATING BLOOD PRESSURE

One study found that extracts from fig leaves can have an anti-hypertensive effect. Scientists observed that a liquid extract of fig leaves significantly reduces blood pressure in rats.

ANTIBACTERIAL PROPERTIES

For example, one study found that extracts from fig leaves were powerful enough to kill off certain strains of bacteria. Researchers suggested that fig leaf extract could be used as a natural antibacterial remedy against oral bacteria. (Reference articles below)

PROTECTION FOR THE LIVER

studies have revealed that preparations containing fig leaf extracts help to reduce inflammation and protect cells in the liver from damage. (Reference articles below)

HEART HEALTH

Dried fig leaves contain Omega 6, Omega 3, and phenol, which help reduce the risk of heart attack and coronary heart disease.

CLEANS URINARY SYSTEM

Fig leaves contain pectin. Pectin helps metabolism and cleans up cholesterol residues, thus cleaning up the urinary (excretory) system.

ANTI-CHOLESTEROL

Along with their anti-diabetes properties, fig leaves also have been shown to lower the body's triglyceride levels. A triglyceride is the storage form of fat inside the body. Although a certain supply of triglycerides is required for proper health and body function, too many triglycerides greatly increase the risk for having obesity and heart disease. However, a diet with regular fig leaf consumption may help lower these health risks as it gradually lowers triglyceride levels.

Home Remedies

Along with their remarkable anti-diabetes and triglyceride-lowering effects, fig leaves are also used in a variety of other home remedies for various medical conditions. In fact, the Natural News website recommends the mild leaf for conditions ranging from bronchitis to ulcers. According to the website, fig leaf tea can be beneficial for cardiovascular problems, and people with cancer or high blood pressure.

REFERENCE ARTICLES:

Antibacterial properties of fig leaves & Ability to lower triglycerides: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3789402/

Fig Leaf & the Liver:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3869579/

Antidiabetic properties:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21214459/

Hypotensive properties (blood pressure):

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3252228/