the mouth.
This does not mean that fig leaves should replace established treatments for bacterial infections.
Laboratory activity does not automatically translate into a safe or effective medical treatment for people.
Fig latex has also been studied for antifungal properties
When a fig tree or unripe fruit is cut, it can release a white, milky substance
commonly called fig latex or fig milk.
Laboratory studies mentioned in the source material found antimicrobial activity against certain fungal organisms, including Candida albicans.
These results are scientifically interesting, but direct application of plant latex can irritate the skin in some people.
It should not be considered a replacement for medical
treatment of fungal infections.
Fig latex has been investigated for antiparasitic activity
Researchers have also studied fig latex for possible effects against parasites.
Experimental work referenced in the original material found that substances in fresh fig latex demonstrated activity against several types of intestinal worms.
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