Fig Bud - Ficus carica

• Fig bud promotes digestion on the mental, emotional, and physical levels; it strengthens the connection between the gut and brain, and treats dysbiosis and leaky gut. Fig bud's main areas of action are the mouth, stomach, and intestinal mucosa.

The fig tree can grow as a shrub or a tree, depending on its climate. 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 strong adaptogenic properties.

On a spiritual and mental-emotional level, the fig helps us digest our problems in life, contributing to adaptogenic action and providing a path out of stagnation.