Phytotherapy

Feige

Ficus carica · Echte Feige

Mechanism

Getrocknete Feigen sind zucker- und energiereich und enthalten Phenole sowie organische Säuren (Review PMID 24159359). Blätter und der Milchsaft (Latex) enthalten die Protease Ficin und lineare Furocumarine (Psoralen, Bergapten), die photosensibilisierend und phototoxisch wirken können (PMID 6744838); die reife Frucht selbst enthält praktisch keine photoaktiven Furocumarine. Für das Pferd doppelt relevant: getrocknete Feigen bringen eine hohe Zucker-/NSC-Last (Insulinämie/Rehe-Kontext), während frische Pflanzenteile reizend und phototoxisch sind. Kontrollierte Pferdestudien fehlen; safety yellow wegen Zuckerlast plus Reiz-/Photosensibilisierungspotenzial der Pflanzenteile.

Cautions

· Zuckerlast -> Insulinämie/Hufrehe-Risiko bei EMS/PPID
· Blätter und Milchsaft (Ficin, Furocumarine) sind reizend und photosensibilisierend - nicht verfüttern
· Hautkontakt mit dem Milchsaft meiden (Phytophotodermatitis)

Sources

6744838Zaynoun et al. 1984 - Ficus carica; isolation and quantification of the photoactive components (psoralen, bergapten), Contact Dermatitis

24159359Mawa et al. 2013 - Ficus carica L. (Moraceae): Phytochemistry, Traditional Uses and Biological Activities, Evid Based Complement Alternat Med

Equiterna Score

57/100

solid

Science4.5/10

Practical experience6/10

Safety7/10

Overall score scale

high overall75–100solid55–74limited0–54

How the Equiterna Score is built

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An editorial assessment of the evidence and safety situation — not a healing claim and not an individual recommendation. It does not replace veterinary advice.

DosageGetrocknete Feige nur als seltenes Kleinstleckerli (1-2 Stück) beim stoffwechselgesunden Pferd; für EMS/PPID/Rehe ungeeignet. Frische Blätter und Milchsaft meiden.

AMG statusComplementary feed

FEI statusNot listed

SafetyWith caution

Evidenceemerging

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