Can you eat cactus fruit? Let us walk you through the characteristics of cactus fruit

The fruit of the cactus bears some resemblance to the "dragon fruit" (pitaya), so many people once confused the two. In fact, apart from a slight similarity in appearance, they are two different species. So, what is cactus fruit? Can you eat cactus fruit?

The fruit of the cactus is called cactus fruit, the fruit of plants in the genus Opuntia. Its flesh is rich in trace elements, protein, amino acids, vitamins, polysaccharides, flavonoids and pectin. The ancient book "Dictionary of Traditional Chinese Medicine" records that cactus fruit has the effects of promoting the flow of qi and blood circulation, removing dampness and reducing fever, and promoting tissue regeneration; Native Americans and Mexicans used cactus fruit as both food and medicine.

Cactus fruit takes a long time to grow and bears sparsely, and its skin is covered with a layer of barbed spines, but cactus fruit is highly useful: it can promote the expansion and regeneration of normal human fibroblasts, and it is of great significance to the healing of wounds both inside the body and on the skin surface. It is clear that cactus fruit can be eaten. Just remember to peel it!

Research shows that cactus fruit extract has the remarkable effects of accelerating wound healing, making skin soft and delicate, preventing dry skin and reducing wrinkles, because cactus fruit is rich in antioxidants, riboflavin and thiamine (vitamin B1), making it an excellent nutrient for moisturising and caring for the skin. It is an indispensable plant.

The fruit of the cactus is full of rich nutrients, so it can be eaten, and it can also be used as medicine! Also, dear readers, do remember this: when picking cactus fruit, be careful not to touch the cactus spines!