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Figs Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Pure Herbs

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Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 30, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Figs against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.

Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Figs is a dietary supplement by Pure Herbs with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for constipation and digestive health, blood sugar support, cough and sore throat.Based on those ingredients, 410 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Fig Fruit Extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Figs by Pure Herbs

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

Pure Herbs Figs is a liquid made from one active ingredient: fig fruit extract. The product contains no other inactive ingredients listed.

Fig fruit has a long history as both a food and a traditional remedy. The extract here comes from the fruit itself, though some of the research on blood sugar effects focuses on fig leaf—a different part of the plant with less safety data when used in concentrated form.

Does it work?

Insufficient evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Insufficient

There isn't enough reliable clinical evidence to rate this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: gastrointestinal health and occasional constipation relief.
  • We looked for evidence on: Constipation, digestive regularity, bowel function.
  • The closest evidence on file: Fig is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Constipation (Natural Medicines).

The evidence we hold rates fig's effectiveness as insufficient to establish for constipation, eczema, diabetes, melasma, and vitiligo. That means the data we have doesn't yet support a clear claim that it works for these uses.

A small study did find that fig leaf tea modestly reduced blood sugar and insulin needs in type 1 diabetes patients, but that's not the same as saying fig fruit extract is proven effective for diabetes.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Fig

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Fig fruit as a food is well tolerated in the amounts people normally eat. When used as a concentrated medicinal extract, the safety data is thinner—the leaves especially haven't been well studied.

Orally, fig fruit can rarely trigger allergy or, in very rare cases, anaphylaxis. If you apply fig products to your skin, be aware that fig leaf can cause photodermatitis (sun-triggered skin damage), and some serious cases have required hospitalization.

Avoid excessive sun or UV light exposure if you're using fig topically. Pregnancy and lactation safety is rated as likely safe for fig fruit.

Because this is a liquid extract rather than whole fruit, and because the safety research on leaf extracts is limited, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting if you have a history of allergies or if you're pregnant or breastfeeding.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Fig

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Fig.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 410 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product if you use insulin or diabetes medications—fig may enhance their blood sugar lowering effects. Also flag any photosensitizing drugs you take, such as certain antibiotics (quinolones, tetracyclines), sulfa drugs, or the antidepressant amitriptyline—fig can increase your risk of sun-triggered skin damage when combined with these.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with insufficient evidence for its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Fig fruit extract may be worth considering if constipation or skin issues are on your mind, but the evidence isn't solid yet. If you take insulin, diabetes medication, or any drug that makes you sun-sensitive, you'll need to check with your doctor or pharmacist before adding this—the interactions are real and could affect how your medications work.

Either way, run your exact prescriptions through the checker on this page.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Dec 13, 2022.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Figs, straight from the product label.

Brand Pure Herbs
Net contents 4 Fluid Ounce(s); 120 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Dec 13, 2022
DSLD ID 279764
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Women (not pregnant or lactating)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Figs by Pure Herbs, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
2 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 mL
Servings per container
60
IngredientAmount% DV
Fig Fruit Extract2007 mg--

Other ingredients: None

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: For adults, mix 2 mL (abt. 1/2 tsp) of extract in 2 fl. oz (60 mL) water one time daily preferably with a meal.

Shake well before use

Formulation

Beneficial for the maintenance of a healthy gastrointestinal tract. Provides relief of occasional constipation.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Precautions

Warning: Not intended for use by pregnant or nursing women. If you have a medical condition or are taking medication, consult your doctor prior to use.

Discontinue use and consult with your doctor if any adverse reactions occur.

Keep out of reach of children

Brand IP Statement(s)

Pure Herbs, Ltd. Natural Herbal Extracts

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

General Statements

"No expense has been spared to provide the finest nature has to offer."

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Figs by Pure Herbs label

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Figs label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Figs by Pure Herbs

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size2 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.

Fig Fruit Extract

Interacts with
410 drugs
2007 mg per serving

Fig (Ficus carica) is a common fruit that has long been used as a gentle food remedy for constipation, and its leaves are used traditionally for blood...

Fig Fruit Extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: None. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Figs by Pure Herbs Drug Interactions

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410Drugs
410 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Fig Fruit Extract 410

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Figs interact with 410 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Figs interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Fig Fruit Extract

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Figs with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Fig Fruit Extract3 drug types · 410 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, fig leaf might enhance the blood glucose lowering effects of hypoglycemic drugs.
A small clinical study in patients with type 1 diabetes shows that consuming a tea made from fig leaves modestly reduces postprandial glucose levels and insulin requirements.

Likelihood Probable Evidence B
Insulin

Fig leaf may enhance the blood glucose lowering effects of insulin.
A small clinical study in patients with type 1 diabetes shows that consuming a tea made from fig leaves modestly reduces postprandial glucose levels and insulin requirements.

Likelihood Probable Evidence B
Photosensitizing Drugs

Theoretically, fig might increase the risk of photosensitivity when used in combination with photosensitizing drugs.
Many cases of photodermatitis from fig leaf have been reported. Some drugs that also cause photosensitivity include amitriptyline (Elavil), quinolones (Ciprofloxacin, others), sulfa drugs (Septra, Bactrim, others), and tetracycline.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Fig Fruit Extract full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Figs, from the product label.

Pure Herbs

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Name
Pure Herbs, Ltd.
City
Sterling Heights
State
MI
Phone Number
(800) 860-4372
Web Address
www.pureherbs.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Figs by Pure Herbs: Common Questions

Does Figs by Pure Herbs interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Figs has a known interaction with 410 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Figs contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Is this safe to take while pregnant or breastfeeding?
Fig fruit is rated likely safe during pregnancy and lactation. That said, this is a concentrated liquid extract, and the safety data on leaf extracts specifically is limited. Talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist to make sure it's right for your situation.
Can this really help with diabetes?
We don't have enough reliable evidence yet to say fig works for diabetes. One small study did show fig leaf tea modestly lowered blood sugar in type 1 diabetes patients, but that's not proof the extract is effective. If you have diabetes, talk with your doctor before using it.
What are the side effects?
Fig fruit taken by mouth is generally well tolerated. Very rarely, it can trigger allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis. If you apply fig products to your skin, fig leaf can cause photodermatitis—a painful sun-related skin reaction—so avoid strong sun or UV light while using it topically. Some serious cases have needed hospital care.
Will this work for constipation?
We don't have enough reliable evidence to say whether fig is effective for constipation. The data we hold rates it as insufficient to establish, so we can't make a clear claim either way.
Can I use this if I'm on antibiotics?
It depends on which antibiotic. If you take a photosensitizing antibiotic—like a quinolone, tetracycline, or sulfa drug—fig can increase your risk of sun-triggered skin damage when you combine them. Check with your pharmacist about your specific antibiotic before starting this product.

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The Full Monographs Behind Figs’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Fig

Interacts with 410 drugs

Fig (Ficus carica) is a common fruit that has long been used as a gentle food remedy for constipation, and its leaves are used traditionally for blood sugar and coughs. The fruit is a safe a...

Read the full Fig monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Figs's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 13 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Fig 13 references
  1. Gandolfo M, Baeza M, De Barrio M, Anaphylaxis after eating figs. Allergy 2001;56:462-3. PubMed
  2. Serraclara A, Hawkins F, Perez C, et al. Hypoglycemic action of an oral fig-leaf decoction in type-I diabetic patients. Diabetes Res Clin Pract 1998;39:19-22. PubMed
  3. Rubnov S, Kashman Y, Rabinowitz R, et al. Suppressors of cancer cell proliferation from fig (Ficus carica) resin: isolation and structure elucidation. J Nat Prod 2001;64:993-6.
  4. Dechamp C, Bessot JC, Pauli G, Deviller P. First report of anaphylactic reaction after fig (Ficus carica) ingestion. Allergy 1995;50:514-6.
  5. Zaynoun ST, Aftimos BG, Abi Ali L, et al. Ficus carica; isolation and quantification of the photoactive components. Contact Dermatitis 1984;11:21-5.
  6. Lembo G, Lo Presti M, Balato N. Phytophotodermatitis due to ficus carica. Photodermatol 1985;2:119-20.
  7. Bollero, D., Stella, M., Rivolin, A., Cassano, P., Risso, D., and Vanzetti, M. Fig leaf tanning lotion and sun-related burns: case reports. Burns 2001;27(7):777-779. PubMed
  8. Ozdamar, E., Ozbek, S., and Akin, S. An unusual cause of burn injury: fig leaf decoction used as a remedy for a dermatitis of unknown etiology. J.Burn Care Rehabil. 2003;24(4):229-233. PubMed
  9. Munteanu, M. Contact dermatitis to the sap of fig-tree. Rev.Med.Chir Soc.Med.Nat.Iasi 1989;93(3):602.
  10. Lembo, G., Lo, Presti M., and Balato, N. Phytophotodermatitis due to ficus carica. Photodermatol. 1985;2(2):119-120.
  11. Micali, G., Nasca, M. R., and Musumeci, M. L. Severe phototoxic reaction secondary to the application of a fig leaves' decoction used as a tanning agent. Contact Dermatitis 1995;33(3):212-213. PubMed
  12. Bonamonte D, Foti C, Lionetti N, Rigano L, Angelini G. Photoallergic contact dermatitis to 8-methoxypsoralen in Ficus carica. Contact Dermatitis. 2010;62(6):343-8.
  13. Pinto AR, Machado Cunha I, Rebelo Gomes E. Fig Tree-Induced Phytophotodermatitis: A Case Report on the Perils of a Hobby. Cureus 2023;15(7):e41888. PubMed

See these in context on the Fig monograph →

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