What are the uses of cactus? An introduction to common uses in daily life

Cactus is a plant that none of us is unfamiliar with, so do you know what the uses of this resolute cactus are? Let's take a look together!

A large portion of perennial herbaceous plants have very prominent advantages, such as mint and aloe, which are recorded in the Compendium of Materia Medica. Cactus is also called the rose of the desert, and its drought tolerance is unmatched by the vast majority of plants. If you are a scatterbrain who often forgets to water plants and forgets that plants need care, then I suggest you can grow plants like cactus.

The Compendium of Materia Medica records that cactus has the functions of clearing heat and detoxifying, dispersing blood stasis and reducing swelling, and is a rare Chinese medicinal herb. In ancient times, this plant was often used to treat injuries and illnesses. It was only later that people discovered that the cultivation value of cactus was greater than its edible value, so other Chinese medicinal herbs gradually replaced its original position. In addition to clearing heat and detoxifying, cactus also has therapeutic effects on palpitations and insomnia, lymphadenitis, acute tonsillitis and other conditions, but these are also matters for doctors. For ordinary households growing cactus, the environmental benefits are still the main focus.

Regarding the anti-radiation effect of cactus, I want to say a couple more words. Does it actually have an anti-radiation effect? There is a lot of discussion about this online, but I think that from the perspective of its survival principles, it does indeed have some anti-radiation effect, but it is not as miraculous as the internet says. In fact, placing a potted plant next to a computer, even if it has no anti-radiation effect, can still lift your mood and purify the air, so why not do it?

Cactus has many uses and effects, and it is easy to grow, making it a rare potted plant. However, no matter how drought-tolerant and easy to care for a plant is, it still needs our care, and cactus also has relatively serious pest problems. Generally, cactus is easily attacked by cabbage caterpillars, locusts, red spider mites and so on, so we also need to carry out simple pest control for cactus. Cactus grown indoors and on balconies will naturally have fewer pests.

Preventing and alleviating cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases

Cactus has the effects of lowering blood sugar, blood lipids and blood pressure. Eating one piece of vegetable cactus every day can eliminate excess cholesterol, fat and sugar in the body, thereby inhibiting arteriosclerosis and obesity, and playing a role in promoting the flow of qi and blood, clearing heat and detoxifying, and promoting metabolism. Regularly eating cactus can prevent the accumulation of too much glucose in the human body and has a certain blood sugar-lowering effect.

Improving the body's efficiency in using insulin

Especially for patients with non-insulin-dependent diabetes, after fasting for several hours, eating roasted cactus stems can effectively lower blood sugar, improve the body's efficiency in using insulin, and promote glucose to enter human cells from the blood and be converted into fat-based energy.

Cactus known as the nighttime "oxygen bar"

Cactus mostly respires at night when it is cooler and more humid. During respiration, it inhales carbon dioxide and releases oxygen. Therefore, placing a large golden barrel cactus in a room is tantamount to adding an air freshener that can purify indoor air. Thus it is also an ideal flower for indoor display at night.

A master at absorbing dust

Don't underestimate cactus, it is also a master at absorbing dust! Placing a cactus indoors, especially a hydroponic cactus (because hydroponic cactus is cleaner and more environmentally friendly), can play a role in purifying the environment. In addition, placing a pot on the windowsill can not only purify the air but also guard against thieves. Two benefits in one move.

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