Prickly Pear

[Jean Doherty]

in this remote neck of woods get many characters. not in the
mainstream.
There are silver water advocates , noni juice, ozone water, hydrogen
peroxide. The latest detailed to me is Prickly Pear. The leaf cut into
small cubes, boiled until mushy, made palatable with lemon juice and
frozen in ice cube tray.
It is adamantly stated that several locals have reduced their blood
sugar by use and feel good in themselves. They can monitor their own
blood sugars as have machines to do this and take it as they need it.
I believe but may be hearsay that it is an old Indian remedy.
Interested if any one has heard of this, Is it in any folk lore?/ and
if any known toxic effects. A Google search shows that can be used in
jams and juices.
"""http://www.desertusa.com/magoct97/oct_pear.html
{{{{There has been medical interest in the Prickly Pear plant. Some
studies have shown that the pectin contained in the Prickly Pear pulp
lowers levels of "bad" cholesterol while leaving "good" cholesterol
levels unchanged. Another study found that the fibrous pectin in the
fruit may lowers diabetics' need for insulin. There are on going
studies and at this point there are no proven results on humans. You
can make your own study and see if works for you, which is the only
test that really counts. ]]]]..
Maybe it can be used homeopathically""". Just interested . My usual
policy is to avoid these ??/fads. One modality already consuming
enough., though good nutrition always sought, Jean

[Fran Sheffield]

Hello jean,

Monday, July 11, 2005, 4:49:05 PM, you wrote:

jd> in this remote neck of woods get many characters. not in the
jd> mainstream.
jd> There are silver water advocates , noni juice, ozone water, hydrogen
jd> peroxide. The latest detailed to me is Prickly Pear. The leaf cut into
jd> small cubes, boiled until mushy, made palatable with lemon juice and
jd> frozen in ice cube tray.

How much leaf, Jean?
Best regards,
Fran mailto:FranSheffield@homeopathyplus.com.au

[Jean Doherty]

The recipe says" Pick younger leaf and peel. Cut into small cubes
Boil until turns to mush ,
Jean

[Jean Doherty]

The recipe says" Pick younger leaf and peel. Cut into small cubes
Boil until turns to mush

[Rochelle Marsden]

In Israel we buy prickly pear fruit in the streets. It is kept on ice and the vendors peel them for you and you eat the sweet fruit raw. It have pips in it which you can eat. I can't think why anyone would want to cook it!! Just don't try picking them yourself unless you have strong leather gloves on which won't let the invisible very thin spines penetrate your skin!!!!

Rochelle

[Joy Lucas]

Prickly Pear is Opuntia vulgaris x 2 varieties have been proved.
Interesting rx, mainly for diarrhoea I believe. Obviously part of the
cactus family

Best, Joy
http://www.homeopathicmateriamedica.com
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[Jean Doherty]

should have recognized the fact it was in MM when found name on doing a
google search. The possibility of effect on blood sugar interesting
though.
Thanks all, , Jean

[Sara Klein Ridgley, Ph.D.]

NOPALES is the Mexican name for the cactus leaf and is a most popular food
item both in Mexico and in the South West. It has been touted for its
benefits both for diabetes and for reducing blood lipids naturally. It is
easy to find in the USA, both fresh and canned/pickled. It is also available
encapsulated. The ancient Aztecs used it to CURE diabetes. If you just do
a Google search on Nopales and Nopalito, you will come up with endless
stories and recipes. I have eaten it many times and made delicious salads
with it.

And Rochelle, the Prickly Pear that you eat in Israel is the sweet FRUIT of
the cactus, whiles Jean¹s report is about the LEAF of the cactus. Very
different Œanimals¹. Although, it would be fascinating to learn whether the
sweet fruit of the ³Sabra² would yield the same medicinal results...

Sara
"jean doherty" wrote:
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[Rochelle Marsden]

That explains it - thanks Sara

Rochelle