Dried Figs (Anjeer)

Description

Dried Figs  /Anjeer or Ficus Carcia is nature’s candy that is renowned for its health benefits. It is known to increase the blood supply in the human body. ‘Anjeer’ or fig, as they say, is sweet in nature and includes several crunchy seeds to add in some additional zing.  Very low on calories, Dried Figs / anjeers are famous antioxidant flavonoids which also include carotenes, lutein, tannins, chlorogenic acids and vitamins A, E and K in terms of dietary inclusions. This rich Indian dry fruit thus helps to extract free radicals from food; effectively preventing chronic diseases like cancer and diabetes. Loaded with B complex vitamins like niacin, pyridoxine, folates, and pantothenic acid, anjeer also helps to reduce stomach inflammations.  Ayurvedically, Anjeer helps to balance the human body’s part and vita which helps to treat constipation, piles, digestive issues and excess Vata in the body.  As a traditional super-food, Dried Figs / anjeer inculcates several medicinal properties that help to heal urinary stones and leucoderma. As an effective blood and calcium developer, 2-5 pieces of anjeer a day can help increase blood count. Thus, they are a must-have for pregnant women. For best results, it can be had in dried form or soaked in water overnight and had in the morning as a necessary dietary supplement for all, especially growing kids, women and working men.