Bayin Fig

Bayin Fig

　　Figs belong to the genus Ficus of the mulberry family and are deciduous shrubs or trees. Originally native to the Mediterranean coast of Europe and Central Asia, they were introduced to China during the Western Han Dynasty. Figs are highly nutritious, with their fruit rich in sugars, proteins, amino acids, vitamins, and mineral elements. They contain malic acid, citric acid, lipase, protease, hydrolase, and other enzymes that aid in the digestion of food. The latex of unripe figs contains active compounds such as psoralen and bergapten. Bayin's unique climate and geographical environment are well suited for fig cultivation.