Ficus carica L.

Fig/Drug Interactions:

  • Anticoagulants/anti-platelet agentsAnticoagulants/anti-platelet agents: Theoretically, because fig leaf contains furocoumarins, it may increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant drugs such as warfarin (Coumadin?), heparin, and clopidogrel (Plavix?).
  • Antihyperglycemic drugs/insulin/diabetes agentsAntihyperglycemic drugs/insulin/diabetes agents: Theoretically, fig leaf may enhance blood glucose lowering effects of hypoglycemic agents.

    • Fig/Herb/Supplement Interactions:

  • AnticoagulantsAnticoagulants: Theoretically, because fig leaf contains furocoumarins, it may increase risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant herbs and supplements such as Ginkgo biloba, garlic, and saw palmetto.
  • HypoglycemicsHypoglycemics: Theoretically, fig leaf may enhance blood glucose lowering effects of hypoglycemic herbs and supplements such as devil's claw, fenugreek, guar gum, Panax ginseng, and Siberian ginseng.

    • Fig/Food Interactions:

  • Insufficient available evidence.

    • Fig/Lab Interactions:

  • Blood glucoseBlood glucose: Fig leaf can reduce blood glucose levels in lab tests (5).