A glass of wine in the spring breeze of peach and plum, when the figs are ripe. This is a common sight in the orchard of midsummer in the eyes of many southerners. In recent years, with the progress of planting technology and industrial operation, figs originating from the Middle East and the Mediterranean region have been planted in large areas in the Yangtze River Delta, Pearl River Delta and other major producing areas in the south of the mainland, and 10,000 acres of orchards have been established in one fell swoop.
Figs, a delicious seasonal fruit, have changed from a luxury to a delicacy that often appears on the table of ordinary people.
Unfortunately, many people are accustomed to eating figs, but they have never seen the dense foliage of the fig tree in real form. Farmers who are busy picking fruits in their orchards rarely pay special attention to these leaves.
The shape of the leaves of the fig tree resembles that of the water chestnut tree, and it is relatively large, and the palm of an adult man may not be able to completely cover it. The surface is rough, not as delicate and tender as the buds of peach and plum trees.
At first glance, it is difficult for the average person to believe that this leaf contains great functional and medicinal properties. Because of this, the scarcity and rarity of fig leaves have been ignored by more people in the changes of the times, and have become a rare and rare treasure of this era.
When picking fig leaves, carefully break off the branches, and you will notice that white turbidity oozes from the broken branches, which is the milk in the fig leaves.
This kind of milk is known as "soft gold" in Chinese medicine, and it is an essential and important part of many precious Chinese medicines, and its medicinal effects are extraordinary.
Soft gold extracted from fig leaves is rich in organic acids, proteins, sugars, fats, vitamins, trace elements and other essential nutrients. In the view of traditional Chinese medicine theory, it has a slightly cold and bitter taste, and can functionally clear heat and detoxify, drive wind and dehumidify.
According to the old Chinese medicine practitioners, fig soft gold is especially effective for many stubborn skin diseases, such as psoriasis, beriberi, scabies, carbuncles, swelling and poison, etc., which can be applied externally or internally, and the effect is wonderful.
This is mainly because it can promote metabolism, invigorate blood circulation and dissipate stasis, so as to achieve the medical effect of detoxification and swelling.
It can be seen that the medicinal value contained in the leaves of the fig tree is much higher than that of the fruit itself. With people's attention to traditional Chinese medicine health preservation, the market demand for fig soft gold is increasing.
Some fruit farmers who make a living by growing figs have gradually realized the medicinal function of the leaves, and have begun to selectively collect some of the leaves while picking the fruits, and extract the milk from them to make various health products.
This opens up new sources of profitable growth for them, and the two are mutually beneficial.
1) The mosquito repellent effect is remarkable
Time flies, dynasties change. In ancient times, when there were no modern electronic products such as air sterilizers, the biggest headache of our ancestors was to prevent mosquito bites in summer.
For the sake of the well-being of their families, the ancestors came up with all kinds of incredible spells. The fig leaf mosquito repellent is one of the most amazing and simple to do.
The operation is very simple, just go to the fig orchard in the middle of summer, pick a few verdant young leaves, gently rub out a little leaf sap, and apply it to the hands and feet and other skin parts that are often exposed, which can quickly form a thin film and play a miraculous effect of repelling mosquito bites.
Perhaps the unique fragrance of fig leaves is too pungent, too disgusting and unbearable for mosquitoes, such a natural pollution-free mosquito repellent method, immediate results, deeply loved by the ancestors.
2) Excellent health preservation effect
The ancestors found that making fig leaves into tea and drinking them was also beneficial to the body. It's as simple as cutting the leaves, cooking them and straining them without adding any spices.
This kind of health tea is green and oily, bright and dripping, with a rich aroma and endless aftertaste.
Perhaps because the nutrients contained in fig leaves are too rich, many merchants now make fig leaves into tea products and sell them online, which are highly sought after by consumers, and the price is high and the supply exceeds demand.
Many farmers who make a living from planting and breeding have found that chopping fig leaves and feeding them in pig feed is more popular with pigs than simply cooked corn and soybeans.
Although there is a natural preference for pig food, the unique function of fig leaves also plays an important role in the analysis of nutrients.
First of all, the leaves themselves are nature's purest food. Fig leaves are rich in crude protein, fat, sugar, minerals and other nutrients, and more importantly, rich in a variety of vitamins and trace elements necessary for the growth and development of pigs.
These natural green high-quality nutrients are difficult to match with artificial mixed feed.
Secondly, fig leaves also contain some special components, which can play a unique role in enhancing the metabolism of pigs and promoting growth and development. This allows the pigs to be added to the feed with the right amount of leaves, and can quickly grow and mature in a shorter cycle, which greatly improves the economic benefits of farmers.
Finally, pigs that have eaten fig leaves for a long time will have firmer and more delicious meat due to more natural and complete nutrition. The aroma of the pork cooked after slaughter is very tempting, and it is very popular with diners.
This made some local farmers realize that the value of fig leaves is higher than the fruit itself.
Source: Originated from Baidu Qiqi to talk about agriculture and agriculture
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