Products
Medicinal products containing fig extract are commercially available in many countries as syrup (fig syrup) and in tablet form (e.g., Zeller fig syrup, tablets), among others. Fig preparations often also contain senna.
Stem plant
Fig tree, L. from the mulberry family.
Medicinal drug
The fruits are used as a medicinal raw material (fig, Caricae fructus), the dried, whole fruiting stem of L. Figs are dried (Caricae fructus siccatus) and extracts and other preparations such as Composite Fig Syrup (Caricae syrupus compositus PH) are made from them.
Ingredients
Ingredients include invert sugar, pectins, and organic acids.
Effects
Figs and their preparations are thought to have laxative properties.
Indications for use
For the treatment of constipation.
Contraindications
Figs are contraindicated in case of hypersensitivity. For complete precautions, see the drug label.
Adverse effects
Meadow grass dermatitis may occur when gardening with fig trees. Therefore, gloves should always be worn for this purpose.
