Bioactive Compounds of Fig (Ficus carica)

Kamiloglu, Senem; Akgun, Banu

doi:10.1007/978-3-031-16493-4_21

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“…Furthermore, the structure of the hydroxyl groups connected to the phenolic constituent affects their bioactivity (Debib & Menadi, 2023;Vuolo et al, 2019). pounds with a 3-carbon side chain (C6-C3) (Arvaniti et al, 2019;Kamiloglu & Akgun, 2023). In addition to phenolic acids described above, figs have also been shown to contain coumarins such as bergapten, umbelliferon, psoralen, and angelicin (Debib & Menadi, 2023;Veberic & Mikulic-Petkovsek, 2016).…”

Section: Dried Fig Referencementioning

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“…extract had high quantities of bergapten, methoxy psoralen, and psoralen (Ammar et al, 2015;Debib & Menadi, 2023;Kamiloglu & Akgun, 2023;Oliveira et al, 2010).…”

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“…The C6‐C1 structure of hydroxybenzoic acids includes p ‐hydroxybenzoic, gallic, vanillic, protocatechuic, and syringic acids. Ferulic, caffeic, ellagic, p ‐coumaric, and chlorogenic acids are examples of hydroxycinnamic compounds, which are aromatic compounds with a 3‐carbon side chain (C6‐C3) (Arvaniti et al., 2019; Kamiloglu & Akgun, 2023). In addition to phenolic acids described above, figs have also been shown to contain coumarins such as bergapten, umbelliferon, psoralen, and angelicin (Debib & Menadi, 2023; Veberic & Mikulic‐Petkovsek, 2016).…”

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“…In addition to phenolic acids described above, figs have also been shown to contain coumarins such as bergapten, umbelliferon, psoralen, and angelicin (Debib & Menadi, 2023; Veberic & Mikulic‐Petkovsek, 2016). Furthermore, fig methanol extract had high quantities of bergapten, methoxy psoralen, and psoralen (Ammar et al., 2015; Debib & Menadi, 2023; Kamiloglu & Akgun, 2023; Oliveira et al., 2010).…”

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“…Phenolic acidsPhenolics are essential to fruit quality because they contribute to taste, color, and characteristics(Kamiloglu & Akgun, 2023). The two subclasses of phenolic acids are hydroxycinnamic and hydroxybenzoic acids.…”

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Recent insight on nutritional value, active phytochemicals, and health‐enhancing characteristics of fig (Ficus craica)

Alzahrani,

Alshaikhi,

Hazzazi

et al. 2024

Food Safety and Health

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The current review highlights the nutritional values, phytochemical profile, and health‐enhancing characteristics of figs (Ficus carica L., family Moraceae). Ficus carica is one of the oldest fruit trees. The fruit has been appreciated as food and for its biomedical properties since ancient times. Ficus carica contains essential bioactive compounds that enhance health. The plant is characterized by unique compounds in all parts (peel, pulp, leaves, seed, and latex) besides primary nutrients (fatty acids, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals). Ficus carica is rich in bioactive secondary products such as flavonoids, furanocoumarin, anthocyanin, pectin, and phytosterols, contributing to many health benefits. Bioactive phytonutrients found in fig are used as antioxidant and antidiabetic agents due to the presence of specific functional groups that control diabetes. The health‐enhancing effects of fig, including anti‐tumor, anti‐inflammatory, and anti‐osteoporosis, are related to high levels of minerals essential to bone health and their benefits on Alzheimer's disease. All parts of Ficus carica have been used in cosmetics and pharmaceutical products, especially wound healing. In addition, Ficus carica has many uses in food items as a colorant and a preservative. To the best of knowledge, there is a lack of reports discussing the biochemistry, bioactivity, and medicinal traits of Ficus carica and the plant parts. This review gathered scientific information regarding the chemical profile, biological traits, and different uses of Ficus carica.

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Section: Dried Fig Referencementioning

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“…extract had high quantities of bergapten, methoxy psoralen, and psoralen (Ammar et al, 2015;Debib & Menadi, 2023;Kamiloglu & Akgun, 2023;Oliveira et al, 2010).…”

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Recent insight on nutritional value, active phytochemicals, and health‐enhancing characteristics of fig (Ficus craica)

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Hazzazi

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Phytochemical Composition and Health Benefits of Figs (Fresh and Dried): A Review of Literature from 2000 to 2022

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With their rich history dating back 6000 years, figs are one of the oldest known plants to mankind and are a classical fruit in the Mediterranean diet. They possess a diverse array of bioactive components, including flavonoids, phenolic acids, carotenoids, and tocopherols, which have been used for centuries in traditional medicine for their health-promoting effects addressing gastrointestinal, respiratory, inflammatory, metabolic, and cardiovascular issues. This review summarizes the updated information on the phenolic composition, antioxidant capacity and other functional properties of fresh and dried figs cultivated in various parts of the world, highlighting variation in phenolic composition based on cultivar, harvesting time, maturity stage, processing, and fig parts. Additionally, the review delves into the bio-accessibility and bio-availability of bioactive components from figs and their potential influence on cardiovascular health, diabetes, obesity, and gut/digestive health. Data suggest that the intake of figs regularly in the diet, alone or with other dried fruits, increases select micronutrient intake and is associated with higher diet quality, respectively. Research in animal and human models of health and disease risk provide preliminary health benefits data on figs and their extracts from fig parts; however, additional well-controlled human studies, particularly using fig fruit, will be required to uncover and verify the potential impact of dietary intake of figs on modern day health issues.

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Herbal Remedies for Constipation-Predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials

Chiarioni,

Popa,

Ismaiel

et al. 2023

Nutrients

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Background: Constipation-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-C) is a common gastrointestinal disorder characterized by abdominal pain and altered bowel habits. Conventional treatments for IBS-C often provide limited efficiency, leading to an increasing interest in exploring herbal remedies. This systematic review aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of herbal remedies in the management of IBS-C. Materials and Methods: A comprehensive search of PubMed, MEDLINE, Embase, Scopus, and the Cochrane Library was conducted to identify relevant studies published up to July 2023 and data extraction was performed independently by two reviewers. Results: Overall, the included studies demonstrated some evidence of the beneficial effects of herbal remedies on IBS-C symptoms, including improvements in bowel frequency, stool consistency, abdominal pain, and quality of life. However, the heterogeneity of the interventions and outcome measures limited the ability to perform a meta-analysis. Conclusion: This systematic review suggests that herbal remedies may have potential benefits in the management of IBS-C. However, the quality of evidence is limited, and further well-designed, large-scale RCTs are needed to establish the efficacy and safety of specific herbal remedies for IBS-C. Clinicians should exercise caution when recommending herbal remedies and consider individual patient characteristics and preferences.

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Bioactive Compounds of Fig (Ficus carica)

Cited by 3 publications

References 126 publications

Recent insight on nutritional value, active phytochemicals, and health‐enhancing characteristics of fig (Ficus craica)

Recent insight on nutritional value, active phytochemicals, and health‐enhancing characteristics of fig (Ficus craica)

Phytochemical Composition and Health Benefits of Figs (Fresh and Dried): A Review of Literature from 2000 to 2022

Herbal Remedies for Constipation-Predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials

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