Product Name	Historical uses	Category	Issued
Fig Ficus carica	Nutritive	Single product	Sept. 1996 Replaces: N/A

Common Names: Fig. Part Used: Fruit. Historical Uses: Use of Fig in traditional medicine dates back to the biblical era. It has been applied externally to treat gum boils, mouth ulcers and external boils and ulcers. Internally, it has been used in the treatment of heartburn. Fig is known for being one of the most alkaline (antacid) herbs which soaks up acids and neutralizes them. Contraindications: None. Adverse reactions: None. Dosage: 40 to 80 drops three times per day, or as needed for excess stomach acid and stomach ulcers. References: Dr. A. B. Howard, Herbal Extracts,1990. © 2000, Pure Herbs J.B. Ltd All right reserved

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