Latin Name: Opuntia stricta (Haw.) Haw. var. dillenii (Ker-Gawl.) Benson Other Names: Cholla Stem Extract, Cactus Plant Extract, Cactus powder extract Specifications: 10:1, 20:1 Appearence: Light Yellow Powder
Cactus extract is derived from the Opuntia ficus indica plant, commonly known as the cactus. This particular cactus grows in warmer temperatures and is native to Mexico. It has a woody trunk and a larger top to it. The flowers display in one of three colors, white, yellow or red. It also has black seeds and a sweet tasting interior flesh. In Mexico, it was used it as a food staple, especially in times of drought since the plant has a high water content. The extract derived from the plant has long been used as a tool to aid in health improvements ranging from relief of hangovers to managing diabetes.
Treatment for diabetes Be able to coat the stomach Lower high cholesterol levels and blood sugar Reduce inflammation in the body Treat pimples and inflammation of the skin Alleviate rheumatic and asthmatic symptoms Relieve the pain of hemorrhoids Reduce burn pain, improve insect bites Loss Weight