Eating dried fruits has always been part of the Indian diet because they offer health benefits. Anjeer, or figs, are one such dry fruit. Acharya Balkrishnaji, co-founder of Patanjali Ayurved, discusses its facts and benefits along with Ayurvedic home remedies using figs. Also learn about related Patanjali products.
Details About Anjeer or Figs
Figs, or anjeer, are sweet pear-shaped fruits and were among the earliest plants cultivated by humans. Although considered a fruit, botanically it is a syconium, an upturned group of small flowers in a fleshy stem.
Figs are eaten fresh or dried and are used to make products such as jam, syrup, chutneys, Indian sweets and rolls, cakes, cookies, tarts, and energy bars, and are also added to salads and many savoury dishes.
Ayurveda prizes figs for their cooling properties and ability to balance Pitta and Vata doshas. Acharya Balkrishnaji considers them useful for the stomach, as it works as natural laxatives supporting bowel movement. It also manages blood pressure with its potassium.
Acharyaji also talks about it building strength since it works as a revitalising tonic to grow tissues and lower weakness. It is useful for reproductive health since it supports reproductive fluids. It helps with weight loss since it keeps you full with its nutrients.
Now, read the home remedies suggested by Acharya Balkrishnaji using figs for good health. Also learn the related Patanjali products.
3 Ayurvedic Home Remedies Using Anjeer or Figs
Strength and Digestion: “Consuming a mixture of 8–10 munakka, four or five figs, and eight to 10 almonds, soaked overnight and then ground and chewed well in the morning, is highly beneficial for building strength and treating abdominal ailments, as figs are excellent for digestive health,” mentions Acharyaji.
Treat Tiredness: Take two anjeer and three almonds and soak them overnight. In the morning, crush and blend them in a glass of warm milk with a little cardamom. Have it daily to boost your energy levels and treat weakness.
Respiratory Health: To maintain respiratory health, soak one soft fig overnight in water. The next day, make it into a paste and add half a teaspoon of honey. Keep having it to treat a sore throat or cough.
Patanjali offers anjeer and other products used along with it for health benefits. Patanjali Fig (Anjeer) (250 Gms) contains nutrients and minerals such as antioxidant flavonoids, vitamins A, E and K, zinc, manganese, iron, and magnesium. It manages sugar levels, heart health and bone health.
Patanjali Honey (50 Gms, 100 Gms, 250 Gms, 500 Gms, and 1 Kg) has a blend of honeydew and blossom honey. This 100% pure honey is a good source of natural sugar and minerals. Patanjali Small Cardamom (25 Gms) is a premium-quality spice, perfect in sweet and savoury dishes as well as for home remedies.
Patanjali Almond (Badam) (250 Gms) is high in fibre and is great for digestive health. It is high in calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin E, and other minerals. It helps manage acidity and bloating. Patanjali Munakka Raisin (250 Gms), a nutritious option, is cooling in nature, good for digestion, deals with dental issues, and helps lower weight.
Have figs for their ayurvedic benefits and to treat health issues. Listen to the advice by Acharya Balkrishnaji, the co-founder of Patanjali Ayurved, and use Patanjali products.
