Fig Bud - Ficus carica

The fig bud promotes digestion on the mental, emotional, and physical levels; it strengthens the connection between the gut and the brain, treating dysbiosis and leaky gut. The main areas of action of the fig bud are the mouth, stomach, and intestinal mucosa. The fig tree can appear as a shrub or a tree depending on the climate in which it is found. The trunk of the fig tree is covered with a corrosive latex that protects it from fire. Pollination relies on a "fig wasp" specific to each fig tree species. The fig tree is a powerful yin tonic, with a strong adaptogenic action. On the spiritual and mental-emotional levels, the fig helps us digest our problems in life, contributing to the adaptogenic action and providing a path out of stagnation.