Cactus Selection
Prickly Pear
Common Name
Paddle Cactus
Medicinal Qualities
It is said that consumption of the young paddles can treat type two diabetes, high cholesterol, obesity, alcohol hangover, colitis, diarrhea, viral infections, and skin issues like Aloe vera can.
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Drooping Prickly Pear
Common Name
Drooping Prickly Pear, Cochineal Prickly Pear, Barbary Fig
Medicinal Qualities
In many places, these cacti are food for people and livestock. The pads can be an alternative for green veggies and made into many recipes. Used as a treatment for diabetes, whopping cough, rheumatism and nosebleeds.
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