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Binomial name: Ficus carica L. The fig is a tree or deciduous bush, with a height of 8 – 10 m and a very branched trunk. Origin: the fig is native to Asia and the Mediterranean region. Medicinal values: it is mainly intended to constipation and fatigue; however it also has multiple applications, for example, in cases of mouth sores or buccal inflammations, rheumatism, colds, bronchitis and skin problems. Caloric value per 100 g: 47 kcal Varieties: Coll de Dama Blanca – Coll de Dama Negra Curiosities: tertiary and quaternary fossils have been found in France and Italy, demonstrating its antiquity. |
