Although we are still at the beginning of the autumn season, winter is persistently trying to remind us of itself. In the chilly and even already cold days and nights we begin to remind ourselves, that we can warm ourselves up with some delicious and fragrant herbal decoctions.
Stocked up with a variety of herbs at home, as well as at least two jars of honey, we can safely say, that we are ready for the harsh winter. Of course, the richness of herbs in our latitudes allows us not only to warm ourselves up with the help of teas, but also to cure various diseases.
Figs are an extremely healthy and delicious fruit, but few people know that fig leaves also have their benefits for the body. Fig leaf decoction is recommended for asthmatics and people with diabetes.
Fig leaves are also recommended for people who have lung problems, as well as those suffering from stomach ulcers.
In addition, a decoction of fig tree leaves will lower blood sugar and reduce bad cholesterol, according to research. The leaves can also be used externally - to treat boils and chicken pox.
Here is a recipe for the magic fig leaf tea, which can be used by diabetics, people with bronchitis and asthmatics:
For the decoction you will need a liter of water and no more than three well-washed fig leaves. Put the leaves in cold water and turn on the stove - the mixture should boil for a quarter of an hour, then it is removed from the heat. Strain the decoction and leave to cool. The prepared drink is drunk in two or three servings for the whole day.
A particularly popular remedy for stomach ulcers is chewing the leaves and according to some sources - the leaves are also a natural antioxidant, which also help to lose weight. As for the treatment of boils, the leaves are applied externally as a compress.
Useful ingredients in fig leaves also clog blood vessels - a disease popularly known as Burger's disease. High blood pressure sufferers can also rely on tea from these leaves.
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