Health Benefits of Cactus When it comes to nutritious plant foods, cactus is top of my favourites. In traditional Chinese medicine, cactus is considered to be “cold” in nature, and can promote the flow ofqiand blood circulation. It is used to help reduce swelling and relieve pain with it...
In this context, there is an urgent need to re-explore and promote Ethiopian Prickly Pear, an indigenous cactus as a supportive food for drought-prone areas in Ethiopia with enlightening the potential health benefits of cactus fruit and stem. Method: This work is based on t...
Animals found in arid and semi-arid zones get water-hydration benefits from feeding on cladodes of cactus [10] and improve their production performances [6]. Cladodes of the plants are high in carbohydrates, dry matter (DM), starch, and calcium [9]; water, ash, and energy [5]. On th...
Dragon fruit is a fast growing vine like cactus. The fruit is spherical, red colored with notable scales. It has slim rind skin which is protected in scales. The pulp of the fruit is white or red and tastes fairly sweet. Generally, the dragon fruit is deep red in color but some variet...
Antioxidant Properties: Beyond its energy-boosting benefits, Guarana Extract contains compounds that act as antioxidants, protecting the body from harmful free radicals. Heart Health: Research suggests that Guarana Extract may promote heart health by preventing blood clots ...
The pineapple (Ananas cocomus Merr.) is a large fruit composed of number six-sided berries arranged spirally and embedded in the juicy pulp of the swollen stem. The socalled fruit carries a crown of spiny leaves and may grow to a weight of 1–3 kg per fruit. The fruit is found in ...
Background: Recently, the approval of some molecularly targeted drugs has been questioned, due to differing opinions on their risks and benefits. The approval process remains a challenge in regulatory science. Methods: We analyzed the molecularly targeted drugs listed in the 2013 Medical Formulary. ...
There is, however, a lack of data from properly designed scientific trials on the benefits of the product [138]. It is said that low-cost grades of PEG can be used as feed supplements and that different costs of different grades may account for the diverse opinions as to the cost of ...
Health Benefits of Aloe vera Aloe vera plant has thick leaves having gel like substance. It provides soothing and cooling effect when applied to the skin. It is used to treat skin wounds and burns. It has been used for centuries due to its healing properties. Besides skin benefits, it help...
Wild food plants (WFPs) are crucial for the subsistence of many human populations. While there are at least 7000 edible plant species in the world, only approximately 420 are considered food crops. WFPs are often studied from the phytochemical and pharmacological point of view, because they inc...