Do cacti have leaves? What are the uses of cacti?
The whole cactus plant is a treasure, with indispensable functions and benefits for humans. Cactus flowers have high ornamental value, and cactus fruits are edible and also have many health benefits, promoting cell growth and delaying skin aging and oxidation. So what are the uses of cacti? Do cacti have leaves?
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Do cacti have leaves? The answer is: yes, but in order to adapt to the dry, rain-scarce desert environment, over the long ages the cactus has constantly changed its form, and the leaves gradually disappeared, becoming spines or dense fine hairs, minimizing water transpiration. The cactus leaves have degenerated, and it relies on the stem to produce nutrients, while the stem is green and performs the function of leaves, carrying out photosynthesis in sunlight. So the cactus spines evolved from leaves. And the cactus spines can absorb nutrients from the air.
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What are the uses of cacti?
1. Acute mastitis: Take an appropriate amount of fresh cactus or cactus ball, remove the surface spines and fine hairs, wash clean, and mash. When using, apply the cactus paste thickly on the red and swollen area of the breast, cover with gauze, and fix with adhesive tape. Change the dressing several times a day, keeping it moist.
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2. Purulent otitis media: Take equal parts of cactus (peeled) and dandelion, wash clean, mash and extract the juice, drip into the ear, 2 to 4 drops each time, 2 to 3 times a day. This formula has good effects for patients with purulent otitis media, generally requiring about 3 to 5 days of medication, with good antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, heat-clearing and detoxifying effects.
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3. Epidemic parotitis: Mash an appropriate amount of cactus (peeled, washed clean), add a little duck egg white, mix thoroughly and evenly, put in a bottle and seal for later use. During treatment, spread the medicinal paste on thick sterilized gauze, and choose the size of the application area according to the extent of swelling in the patient's parotid area. Apply to one side for unilateral onset, and to both sides for bilateral onset, changing the dressing once a day. For those who use the medication promptly, generally 2 applications will cure it.