{
  "id": 13968892,
  "title": "Ayurveda Guide To Anjeer: 5 Traditional Remedies Using Figs For Everyday Wellness",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/ayurveda-guide-to-anjeer-5-traditional-remedies-using-figs-for",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-10-12T13:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/lifestyle/ayurveda-guide-to-anjeer-5-traditional-remedies-using-figs-for-everyday-wellness"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Fig, or anjeer, is a highly regarded fruit in Ayurveda for its medicinal properties and numerous health benefits. Acharya Balkrishnaji, co-founder of Patanjali Ayurved, highlights the various uses of figs in traditional remedies.\n\nFig's high fiber content makes it an excellent natural laxative, promoting healthy digestion and alleviating constipation. Rich in antioxidants, potassium, and calcium, figs contribute to heart health, blood pressure regulation, and bone density preservation. They also possess antifungal, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties.\n\nTo combat weakness and emaciation, soak 3-4 figs in water overnight and chew them slowly in the morning. Fresh figs are preferable to dried ones, which can be eaten with breakfast alongside sprouted grains or fruits. For fatigue and anxiety, Acharya Balkrishnaji suggests cooking 3-4 figs in milk. This remedy is beneficial for nervous weakness, low blood pressure, rapid heartbeat, anxiety, or lethargy.\n\nTo treat cough, prepare a decoction using one dried fig, a little mulethi, and a few tulsi leaves. The resulting drink has a pleasant taste and can be adjusted based on the severity of the cough and the person's age. Fig decoctions are also effective for swollen or painful feet, providing relief when gently warmed and bound over the affected area.\n\nFor women experiencing weakness, pelvic pain, leucorrhoea, or irregular menstrual cycles, mix two or three figs with 10 grams of an herbal decoction. If desired, add two or three grams of root bark. Boil the figs in the decoction, mash them, strain the mixture, and drink it for quick relief. Patanjali offers premium fig products, such as their Fig (Anjeer) (250 Gms), which are low in calories but rich in health benefits. These products contain antioxidant flavonoids and minerals, making them a great addition to a balanced diet for overall wellness.",
  "summary": "An essential fruit in Ayurveda is the fig, or anjeer, in fresh or dried form. It is used to treat health issues. Acharya Balkrishnaji, the co-founder of Patanjali Ayurved, mentions its medicinal properties, Ayurvedic remedies for various health troubles, and the relevant Patanjali offerings. Medicinal Properties of Anjeer or Fig The high fibre in anjeer, or fig, boosts digestion and acts as a…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}