Properties

Properties

Fat binder

  • Binds fats thanks to its exceptional lipophilic fibre content
Opuntia

Origin

Opuntias can be found across the American continent in almost all climates, its young stems are used in Mexican cooking. In Europe, Opuntia can be found in the Mediterranean region.

 

 

Description

Sometimes known as prickly pear cactus due to the shape of its cladodes, Opuntia has large strong spines which play a defensive role as well as fine barbed spines covering the fruits. These irritate the skin and can be easily detached

 

All of the parts of the plant, the flowers and the fruit, are used in phytotherapy. It naturally contains fibre. It is also known under its common name Nopal.