Health and nutritional benefits of the fruits of cactus( Prickly Pear)

Cactus is known as the prickly pear, which is of high nutritional value and health plants, as it contains a large number of materials important to human health and the elements, also has
many therapeutic functions, has been used since ancient times as a treatment for a number of diseases, The Pharaohs cactus fruits was used to treat indigestion menstruation, laxative, eye ulcers, the treatment of wounds and burns.

The immune and nervous system

It proved a lot of scientific research that the fruits of cactus enhance the immune system's ability to work efficiently. The fruits of cactus have effective properties as an antioxidant and inflammation. Cactus works to stimulate the immune system to produce white blood cells, which play an important role in the secretion of the blood, which have anti-inflammatory effect. Cactus also serves to protect the body from oxidation stress (an imbalance between free radicals and antioxidants). This task rare cactus fruits contain compounds called beta Lins (Betalains), and is a rich source of cactus fruits. And it is also working on strengthening the work of the nervous system where the vitamins and minerals they contain cactus fruit to achieve a balance in the work of the nervous system through the work of hormonal balance.

Skin

Aloe Vera (Aloe Vera) one cactus varieties originated from South Africa, Madagascar and the Arabian Peninsula, is considered one of the strongest natural antioxidants because they contain more than 250 diets and an active component of the composite, which gives Aloe Vera powerful anti-aging properties. By addressing the free radicals and thereby repair damaged cells, skin as well as protect against the effect of UV rays. Cactus oil works to calm and moisturize the skin, soothes burns and sunstroke and fights wrinkles, and helps to moisturize the skin, works vitamin E, C on the prevention of aging.

Heart

Regulating blood pressure: cactus juice works to regulate blood pressure to lower its content of salts of sodium, potassium and so on.
  Lowers cholesterol: Cactus contain fibers and solids (sterols), which interacts with the bile in the small intestine, which helps to reduce the amount of fat in the blood (LDL cholesterol and triglycerides) absorbed by the body, thereby lowering cholesterol levels in the blood.
  Treatment of inflammatory vascular: The inflammation in the walls of blood vessels places suitable for the accumulation of fat, leading them to intransigence, solids (strolls), Polypropylene phenols and glycoproteins contained cactus . The anti-oxidant reduces inflammation in the walls of the blood vessels.

Digestive system

Reduce the level of blood sugar: cactus works to reduce the level of blood sugar. Cactus low content of carbohydrates as well because it contains fiber and pectin, which reduces the absorption of sugar in the stomach and intestines, thus lower blood sugar levels. Fiber gives a feeling of saturation, which reduces the impulse to eat more food.
  Organizing food movement in the colon: The non-soluble in the fruit of the cactus works to facilitate the movement of food in the intestines bloc fiber which help regulate bowel movement and avoid movement disorders, especially in the colon.
  Treatment of stomach ulcers: cactus fruit contains a high amount of gum, which helps to balance the pH in the stomach, and tests showed that stimulates healing of gastric ulcers and reduces inflammation of the stomach.
  Liver: cactus fruit contains flavonoids antioxidant, which works to address the free radicals vehicles before they can harm the liver. It also helps to absorb toxins, and reduce the burden on the liver.
  Treating the symptoms of excessive drinking alcohol: eat the fruits of prickly pear alleviate the health effects of taking too much alcohol, such as headaches, dry mouth, loss of appetite, nausea. Where figs contain chemical compounds working to address the symptoms of excessive drinking of alcohol which are made by a protein called (C-reactive protein) and produced by the liver as a product of alcohol metabolism process.

Weight

due to the low-calorie and it contains a good amount of insoluble fiber, which gives a sense of satiety. Eating the fruit of the cactus works to maintain the weight as well as help in weight loss and treat obesity.

Hair growth

Good nutrition is considered an important way to get a strong hair. Aloe vera contains amino acids, protein, iron, vitamins and the rest of the nutrients needed by the hair growth.

The treatment of rheumatism

Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic disease that is characterized by potentially debilitating joint pain and inflammation .aaml gel made from cactus to relieve pain due to the ability of the cactus on the anti-inflammatory.

Enhance sexual ability

Cactus fruits contain 18 amino acids as well as for the rest of the nutrients of vitamins and minerals works to improve blood circulation. As it works to relax the blood vessels supplying the surrounding muscles of the penis. Expansion of blood vessels in the penis, leading to increased blood flow, which can help to maintain the erection.