Guest guest Posted March 20, 2007 Report Share Posted March 20, 2007 Nopal Native to Mexico and other Southwestern regions, nopal, a member of the cactus family, is commonly referred to as " prickley pear? Nopal is a great source of vitamin C and extremely nutritious. Nopal provides essential amino acids in the form of easily-digestible protein, and nopal also contains some mucilage and pectins that help support the digestive system. As a diuretic, nopal helps prevent sugars, fat and starch from entering into the bloodstream and attaching to artery walls. Nopal supports healthy liver and pancreas functions and is beneficial for the prostate gland. Nopal stimulates urine flow, neutralizing toxins and waste in the body. Nopal helps cleanse the bladder and lymphatic system, lowering sugar levels in the blood. Nopal may also be used to help reduce fevers by stimulating perspiration. Nopal has been known to treat respiratory problems and contribute to the lowering of blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Lynn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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