Figs can be used to treat coughs caused by dryness and heat in the lung meridian; however, they are not effective in relieving coughs caused by other reasons.
Figs have the effect of strengthening the spleen and stomach, moistening the lungs and relieving cough, detoxifying and reducing swelling. It is mainly used for the treatment of loss of appetite, epigastric (abdominal) distension and pain, hemorrhoids and constipation, sore throat, hot dysentery, cough and phlegm.
Caution should be exercised if the person is weak and cold in the spleen and stomach (spleen and stomach weak and cold); avoid eating if the person is in the middle cold. Adverse reactions and contraindications of figs are not known, if used with other drugs may occur drug interactions, please consult your physician or pharmacist for details.
If you have a need for medication, you need to use it under the guidance of a doctor’s diagnosis, and not blindly use it on your own, so as not to cause adverse consequences.