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The genus name comes from the botanical name of the fig, Ficus carica, because of the species' leaves or fruits resemble that of it. The carica epithet comes from Caria in southwest Anatolia (Asia Minor), Turkey, where the fig was mistakenly thought to have come from.[2]
According to World Flora Online, the genus Carica lists 21 species.[1] Most of the other species have since been transferred to the genus Vasconcellea, with a few to the genera Jacaratia and Jarilla. According to the Catalogue of Life, the four remaining species in the genus are:
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Background and objectives: Constipation affects up to 20% of the world's population. The aim of this study was to investigate whether supplementation with Ficus carica paste could be used to treat constipation in Korean subjects with functional constipation.
Methods and study design: We conducted a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Subjects with functional constipation were orally supplemented with either F. carica paste (n=40) or placebo (n=40) for 8 weeks. We measured the efficacy and safety of F. carica paste. Primary outcomes (colon transit time) and secondary outcomes (questionnaire related to defecation) were compared before and after the 8-week intervention period.
Results: F. carica paste supplementation was associated with a significant reduction in colon transit time and a significant improvement in stool type and abdominal discomfort compared with the placebo. Blood parameters and clinical findings for organ toxicity remained within normal ranges.
Common fig is a woody, deciduous, multi-stemmed, spreading tree or shrub in the mulberry family (Moraceae). It is native to the Mediterranean to Central Asia and quickly grows to a mature size of 10 to 30 feet tall and wide with a rounded habit. The genus name Ficus means edible fig, and the species epithet carica refers to Caria, a region in southwestern Turkey known for growing figs.
Plant common fig in full sun to partial shade in organically rich, well-drained, moist soil that is neutral to acidic; it does not tolerate alkaline soils. Light pruning each winter may be necessary to maintain an attractive shape. The fruits form on new wood. Mulch roots to maintain moisture and especially in the fall to protect the plant through the winter. Propagate by layering or stem cutting. It produces many suckers, which can form thickets, and cause the plant to become weedy.
The fruits come in various colors and ripen in late summer or fall. The flowers form inside a cavity inside the fruit and, in North America, the fruit forms without any pollination. The fig fruit is highly edible when consumed fresh, cooked, used in preserves, or dried. Birds and other wildlife also enjoy figs.
Plant the common fig tree in an edible garden and consider placing it against a south wall to take advantage of radiant heat, or in other protected areas of the landscape especially in zone 7. It grows well in containers, but containers must be overwintered indoors.
Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: Aphids, scale, root-knot nematodes, spider mites, and mealybugs can cause problems. Blight, leaf spots, and rust occasionally occur. Fruit drop can be messy. In Florida and California, it has become invasive.
Contrary to popular belief, the fruits of common fig do not require internal pollination by a specialized wasp. The fruits of Ficus carica are parthenocarpic (fruit develops without fertilization) and therefore do not require multiple cultivars to set fruit. As fruits mature, look for three signs of ripeness: color change from green to brown or purple, softened fruit and hanging fruit. Figs are used in a variety of dishes, from sweet desserts to savory meat and cheese combos. For the staff of the UT Gardens, Jackson, a favorite pairing is fresh fig with goat or cream cheese on crackers or toast and drizzled with honey!
Ficus carica (edible fig) is a small tree (family Moraceae) that is native to the Mediterranean region and southwestern Asia that has been grown since ancient times as a food source and an ornamental. Plants are deciduous, with large leaves that have 3-5 lobes and stems with smooth, white/grey bark, and fruits that are soft when ripe with a sweet, red interior. Edible fig can form dense thickets that smother native vegetation and seeds are easily dispersed via animals and along waterways. Research is underway to determine which cultivars of fig can become invasive.
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carica: the Latin name carica, derived from the Greek karike, which was a kind of fig, was given to the papaya, or paw paw, because of the latter's fig-like leaves. Stearns further suggests that the name refers to an area in Asia Minor called Caria, where figs were extensively cultivated.
This book creates a multidisciplinary forum of discussion on Ficus carica with particular emphasis on its horticulture, post-harvest, marketability, phytochemistry, extraction protocols, biochemistry, nutritional value, functionality, health-promoting properties, ethnomedicinal applications, technology and processing. The impact of traditional and innovative processing on the recovery of high-added value compounds from Ficus carica byproducts is extensively reported. Also, the text discusses the potential applications of Ficus carica in food, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical products. Fig (Ficus carica): Production, Processing, and Properties illustrates a diversity of developments in food science and horticultural research including:
Recent research focuses on studying the bioactive compounds and therapeutic traits and investigating the mode of action and toxicological impacts of medical plant extracts and bioactive phytochemicals. Ficus carica is of significant importance due to its widespread food, industrial and medicinal applications. Although Ficus carica products are already commercially available in the international market, it is hard to find a reference work covering the production, processing, chemistry and properties of Ficus carica. This book will be the first publication focusing specifically on this important topic.
Metin Guler E.Department of Medical Biochemistry, University of Health Sciences, Hamidiye School of Medicine,, Istanbul, Turkey
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