Ficus carica is a member of the largest genera and is cultivated worldwide for its fruit. 

The dried fruits have been reported to be an important source of vitamins, minerals, organic acids 

and phenolic compounds in particular, proanthocyanidins. 

It has been used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments due to its anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic abilities. 

There are many research articles that have published the many beneficial effects of Figs. 

They have high antioxidant activities, antibacterial capabilities and cell protection activities 

by protecting fibroblasts from oxidative damage.