Sap Collection
Select a healthy, mature fig tree from late spring to early fall
Wear gloves, goggles, and a sharp knife or pruning shears
Make a shallow cut in the branch or trunk, allowing the sap to drip into a clean jar
Seal the cut with mud or a natural sealant to protect the tree
Most Popular Uses for Fig Sap
Wart removal by daily application
Treatment of ringworm and other fungal infections
Facilitates digestion and relieves constipation when diluted for consumption
Natural pest repellent in the garden
Natural coagulant in cheesemaking
Sealant for cuts and wounds on other plants
Antioxidant booster when consumed in small diluted amounts
Relieves minor skin irritations
Organic fertilizer when added to compost or diluted in water
Natural pesticide to keep pests away ray
Sap Storage