Athi palam / Dried Figs / அத்தி பழம்

Botanical Name         : Ficus Carica
English Name             : Figs
Tamil Name                : அத்தி பழம் / Athi Palam
Hindi Name                : अंजीर फल / Aththi Chakka
Malayalam Name      : ആത്തചക്ക / Anjeer Phal
Telugu Name              : అంజీర్ పండు / Anjeer Pandu

Description

The Comman Fig / Athipalam tree has been cultivated since ancient times and grows wild in dry and sunny locations with deep and fresh soil, and in rocky locations that are at sea level to 1,700 metres in elevation. Comman Fig / Athipalam prefers relatively porous and freely draining soil, and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Unlike other fig species, Ficus carica does not always require pollination by a wasp or from another tree,because the fig wasp, Blastophaga psenes can pollinate it so as to produce seeds.

Health Benefits of  Fig Athipalam Powder  :

Promotes Reproductive Health:

♦  Comman Fig / Athipalam Powder were considered to be a sacred fruit and a natural aphrodisiac. It symbolised fertility and love.To improving reproductive health.

♦  Moreover, as a home remedy, young girls are often advised to eat figs to overcome PMS issues. dried figs are a high source of antioxidants and fiber, they help in protecting against post-menopausal breast cancer and hormonal imbalances.

Lowers Blood Pressure:

♦  Comman Fig / Athipalam Powder is a good source of potassium. Potassium is an important mineral, which is required for the body and its regular intake is said to help in maintaining blood pressure because it tends to negate the harmful effects of sodium.

♦  Since we live in a world where we constantly rely on processed foods, which have high sodium content, a diet rich in potassium is essential. Doing so could also aid in blood circulation and digestive disorders.

Weight management

♦  Comman Fig / Athipalam Powder are a good source of fiber, research has found that they could aid in weight management as high-fiber foods have a positive impact.

♦  Fiber forms an essential part of our daily diet. Not only is fiber good for our digestive system, it has also been linked to the reduced risk of cancer.

Boosts Heart Health

♦  Comman Fig / Athipalam Powder help reduce the level of triglycerides in the body, which are fat particles that circulate in the bloodstream and are a major cause of heart disease.

♦  Moreover, the high antioxidant content in dried figs couple with blood pressure lowering properties help in eliminating free radicals from the body, which could lead to the blockage of coronary arteries in the long run, and prevent coronary heart disease.

Helps Prevent Constipation

♦  The high fiber content in Comman Fig / Athipalam Powder helps in maintaining a healthy digestive system, thus also aids in preventing constipation.

♦  Fibers are essential for maintaining regular bowel movements and food sources such as figs are found to help in easing digestion when consumed regularly.

Promotes Bone Health

♦  Comman Fig / Athipalam Powder are a good source of calcium. Since calcium isn’t produced by the body, what we eat solely contributes to the body’s requirement.

♦  Most often we fail to meet the set requirement despite having milk, which is the highest source of calcium. Therefore it is important to include other food sources of calcium such as figs in our diet.

Regulates Blood Sugar

♦  The high potassium content in Comman Fig / Athipalam Powder helps in regulating the blood sugar level in the body, thus keeping a check on the amount of sugar that is absorbed after meals.

♦  A high potassium diet is therefore said to help diabetics. Research studies have also found that chlorogenic acid present in figs helps lower blood sugar levels and control blood-glucose levels in type-II diabetes.

How to use  Fig / Athipalam Powder 

♦  Give 6 Gramm of Comman Fig / Athipalam Powder with cow’s milk to the patient, twice a day.

Side Effects:

♦  There are no side effects in using this product. Take medical advice for its use during pregnancy.

Harvesting & Manufacturing Methodology

♦  All our herbs are Organically Harvested , dried, and pulverized with no chemical interactions that will assure the ensuring 100% natural herbal  powders and related products.