What is the function of cactus flowers?

Cactus flowers are not only beautiful, but also can be used as medicine. As the essence of cactus, their medicinal value is higher than that of the cactus itself. For example, mixing cactus flowers with water can treat coughs, frying cactus flowers and honey together can relieve bronchial asthma, applying crushed cactus flowers to red and swollen areas can reduce swelling, squeezing cactus flowers into juice and adding eggs to mix well can clear away heat and reduce fire, etc., all of which are very effective.

1. Lower blood sugar. As early as the beginning of the 20th century, people discovered that cactus extracts had a significant blood sugar-lowering effect. Especially for patients with type 2 diabetes, it can effectively lower blood sugar concentration.

2. Delay aging. In addition to containing all the essential amino acids for the body, cactus also contains high levels of trace elements such as Zn, Mn, Sr, Cr, Cu, and Co. They are essential active factors of enzymes and vitamins, which participate in nucleic acid metabolism and thus affect the growth, development and lifespan of the body. Secondly, cactus contains high levels of vitamin E and polysaccharides, which have antioxidant properties and can delay aging.

3. Lower blood lipids. The vitamins contained in cactus can inhibit the absorption of fat and cholesterol, and play a role in lowering blood lipids.

4. Anti-inflammatory effect. People often use cactus to treat inflammation, pain, skin itching and other symptoms because the aromatic amines and sugars extracted from the cactus are effective. In addition, cactus extract has inhibitory effects on Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, etc.

5. Anti-ulcer. Cactus extract can increase the blood flow to the gastric mucosa and has obvious protective and therapeutic effects on gastric ulcers.