There is no harm, cacti are edible.

Eating cacti has many benefits. The rich fiber in it can help cholesterol in the blood be excreted in the digestive tract and prevent the development of diabetes by slowing down the absorption of carbohydrates. In addition, cactus is low in calories and rich in vitamin A, vitamin C and other minerals, which has many benefits for the human body.

Cactus is not delicious to eat, but people have cooked all its edible parts in various ways and served them on the table. Some people even made it into drinks. As a food, cactus is rich in antioxidant ingredients that are beneficial to preventing and treating diseases.

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Other uses of cactus——

1. Lowering blood sugar: As early as the beginning of the 20th century, some people discovered that cactus extract has obvious Hypoglycemic effect. Especially for patients with type 2 diabetes, it can effectively reduce blood sugar concentrations.

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

3. Anti-inflammatory effect: People often use cactus to treat inflammation, pain, skin itching and other diseases. This is due to the aromatic amines and sugars extracted from cactus. In addition, cactus extract has inhibitory effects on Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, etc.

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