Figs are leaved shrubs of Moraceae Family and was introduced to Korea from China in mid Chosun Dynasty (1624 - 1644).  They are mysterious fruits grown in oceanic climate and are called No-flower Fruit as they do not display blossoms.   

The fruits are generally processed into jam or snacks and distributed as fresh fruit.  According to Eastern Medicine Thesaurus, they eliminate body poison and treat anemia, excessive fatigue, stomach and intestine troubles and women's diseases.  They are great for diarrhea, hemoptysis, hookwork, skin disease, women's disease, hemorrhoids and bronchial asthma, strengthens stomach and eliminate alcohol poison.