Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of Ficus carica paste for the management of functional constipation.
Baek, Ha, Kim, et al. Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition, 2016.
Study design: Double-blind, placebo-controlled randomized clinical trial in Korea in people with functional constipation (40 received Ficus carica paste, 40 received placebo) for 8 weeks.
- Fig paste was associated with a significant reduction in colonic transit time compared with placebo.
- Stool form and abdominal discomfort improved compared with placebo.
- Blood parameters and clinical findings of organ toxicity stayed within normal limits.
- The authors concluded that fig paste may be beneficial for people with constipation.
What it means for your product: The strongest clinical evidence for figs in the digestive area. The form tested was a paste, not extract powder.









