Fig

Fig leaves are available during the summer. Should I remove leaves from fig tree? Light trimming and removal of dead or dry leaves is fine… Read More »When Can I Pick Fig Leaves?

Dates, prunes, figs, sultanas and raisins may be sulphite-free (read the ingredients list) but contain high levels of natural salicylates that can affect about 20… Read More »Do Figs Contain Sulphites?

The sap from an unripe fig may irritate your throat or cause an upset stomach if you eat too many. Simply pluck a fig from… Read More »Can You Eat Fig Sap?

People who are allergic to latex can also be sensitive to figs, papayas and kiwi fruit. The reaction can lead to numbness, tingling or swelling… Read More »Can You Eat Figs If You Have A Latex Allergy?

Ficain also known as ficin, debricin, or higueroxyl delabarre (EC 3.4. 22.3) is a proteolytic enzyme extracted from the latex sap from the stems, leaves,… Read More »What Enzymes Are In Figs?

Some Warnings About Figs Lastly, some people may experience an itchy or sore tongue after eating too many figs. This is caused by an enzyme… Read More »Can Figs Burn You?

Uses. The wood of fig trees is often soft and the latex precludes its use for many purposes. Is fig wood good for anything? For… Read More »Is Fig Hard Or Soft Wood?

As it turns out, fig wood is used for smoking meats in some of the finest restaurants in the U.S. A New York Times article… Read More »What Can You Use Fig Tree Wood For?

Tree sap can easily be removed from clothing with rubbing alcohol. Simply rub onto the affected area(s) to remove tree sap from clothing. Then place… Read More »How Do You Remove Fig Sap?

Mistletoe fig is a small, bushy plant that has rounded leaves and readily bears small fruits, unfortunately inedible. Are mistletoe figs edible? This beginner plant… Read More »Can You Eat Mistletoe Figs?