Did you know that cactus has so many medicinal values?

What does a cactus with medicinal value look like?

In fact, not every type of cactus has medicinal value. Generally speaking, edible cacti with medicinal value have the following characteristics: spherical or oval shape, 15 cm or taller, green flesh, white or red trumpet-shaped flowers. The medicinal parts of cactus are its roots and stems.

Cactus can reduce low blood sugar

Cactus is rich in minerals, vitamins and fiber, which can help consume excess cholesterol in the human body, thereby lowering blood sugar and blood lipids, and playing a role in lowering blood pressure. It is excellent for patients with hypertension. It should be noted that people with low blood sugar are forbidden to eat cactus.

Cactus can relieve heat and fever

Cactus contains essential elements for the human body, such as amino acids and a variety of trace elements, and other ingredients that can enhance human immunity. It has the effects of clearing away heat and detoxifying, relieving inflammation and heat, appetizing and strengthening the spleen, clearing the throat and moistening the lungs. It can be taken orally or externally. For internal use, 1-2 taels of fresh cactus can be ground into powder or soaked in wine for consumption. For external use, just mash the cactus, grind it into powder and apply it.

Cactus use taboos

In summary, cactus has medicinal value such as lowering blood sugar and blood lipids, clearing away heat and detoxifying, and relieving inflammation and heat. And because it is a low-fat and low-sugar food, it can also be used as an ideal food for controlling diabetes. However, there are two points to note. First, if cactus juice gets into the eyes, it can cause blindness. Second, because it has the effect of lowering blood pressure and blood sugar, it is forbidden for people with cold and weak body.