Native to the Middle East and western Asia, the fig fruit has been sought out and cultivated since ancient times. It is a soft, sweet fruit with thin skin and many small seeds inside of it. Besides, it is typically consumed fresh as well as in the dried form. In addition, figs are mighty nutritious when fresh, considering they are pretty rich in calorie, protein, calcium and iron. Figs are also credited with laxative and medicinal properties and are being applied on boils and for other skin infections.