I found this inetersting and thought I will share.

FANTASTIC FIGULAR FACTS:

• Figs are rich in vitamin B6, folic acid, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, and potassium.
• Figs are very alkalizing, contributing to a balanced body homeostasis.
• Figs contain benzaldehyde, a copound shown to shrink tumors.
• Figs contain ficin, a sulfur compound which helps reduce joint pain and tissue inflammation.
• Figs are antibacterial, and known to be a neutralizer of toxins!
• Figs are said to improve liver function, and have an affinity for helping to aid in maladies concerning the stomach, spleen, and pancreas.
• Figs have been known to therapeutically help treat conditions like asthma, arthritis, low blood pressure (that’s me!), cancer, colitis, constipation, gout, rheumatism, sore throat, and ulcers.
  
  
  Courtesy:https://healthieryoublog.wordpress.com/tag/fig-newtons/