– Fig Tree (Ficus carica) has emerged as a good source of traditional medicine for the treatment of various ailments such as anemia, cancer, diabetes, leprosy, liver diseases, paralysis, skin diseases, and ulcers.
– Figs, the fruit of the Ficus carica plant, are naturally sweet and nutritious.
– Ficus carica is known for attracting birds. It has seeds for birds.
– The enzyme ficin found in the fig latex contains anthelmintic properties thus can be used for worm eliminations especially the tricharus and ascaris types.

Figs are one of the most ancient fruits. Fig fossils have been found that are around 20 million years old.

For outdoor fig trees, plant the tree in the spring or early fall in full sun. Fig trees can grow in most types of soil as long as the soil is well-drained and contains plenty of organic material. Space fig trees at least 20 feet away from any buildings or other trees.