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100% Prickly Pear Concentrate Prickly
Pear Cactus Medicine by Ran Knishinsky The first complete guide to natural healing properties and uses of the
prickly pear cactus.• Examines the scientific research promoting the cactus as a natural diabetes and cholesterol medication
as well as its use in the treatment of obesity, gastrointestinal disorders, skin ailments, and viral infections.• Explores
the healing uses of prickly pears from the perspective of doctor, chemist, ethnobotanist, cook, and layman.• Includes
24 cactus recipes--from Prickly Pear Bread to Cactus Candy. The prickly pear cactus--a plant that has the distinction of being
a vegetable, fruit, and flower all in one--is destined to be the next big herbal superstar, following in the footsteps of
St. John's wart and Echinacea, according to author Ran Knishinsky. One of the driving forces behind its popularity is
that each part of this plant functions as both food and medicine. It has been a staple in the diets of the people of the southwestern
portion of the United States, the Middle East, parts of Europe and Africa, and Central and South America for hundreds of years.
Traditionally, the prickly pear cactus has been used as a panacea for over 100 different ailments. More recently, it was recognized
by the International Diabetes Center as one of five herbals with the greatest promise for the alternative treatment of diabetes
and has been the subject of blood cholesterol research trials sponsored by the American Heart Association. In addition to
the results of this research, Knishinsky includes scientific studies on the antiviral properties of the cactus to treat herpes,
influenza, and HIV, as well as its use in treating obesity, gastrointestinal disorders, and skin ailments. A resource section
details the natural food companies that supply prickly pear cactus and a chapter of recipes offers 24 traditional and modern
dishes using the pads and fruit of the cactus. Prickly Pear Cactus Medicine by Ran Knishinsky
Andrew Weil, M.D. said Prickly pear (called nopal in Spanish)
is a cactus (Opuntia spp) native to Mexico that grows in parts of the United States and in some Mediterranean regions.
I've long recommended prickly pear extract as a supplement to help control blood sugar levels among diabetics. Andrew Weil, M.D.
Hangover Helper Prickly Pear extract can prevent the worst of hangovers,
according to a research study reported in the June 2004 issue of "Archives of Internal Medicine."Dr Jeffery Weise
and colleagues at Tulane University in New Orleans conducted the research. They found that prickly pear extract significantly
reduces the symptoms of alcohol-induced hangovers, if extract was taken a few hours before drinking alcohol. prickly
pear cactus -- has shown the most promise. Researchers found it reduces three of nine hangover symptoms: nausea, dry mouth,
and loss of appetite. It’s believed to work by reducing the body’s inflammatory response that alcohol causes. Hangover Study
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Mesquite
Medical studies of mesquite and other desert foods show that despite its sweetness,
mesquite flour is extremely effective in controlling blood sugar levels in people with diabetes. The sweetness comes from
fructose, which the body can process without insulin. In addition, soluble fibers, such as galactomannin gum in the seeds
and pods slow absorption of nutrients, resulting in a flattened blood sugar curve, unlike the peaks that follow consumption
of wheat flour, corn meal and other common staples. The sweet pods are a good source of calcium,
manganese, iron and zinc.
The seeds within are 40% protein. The gel-forming fiber allows foods to be
slowly digested
and absorbed over a 4 to 6 hour period, rather than 1 or 2
hours, which produces a rapid rise in blood sugar. Nutrition Facts: 100% natural mesquite meal serving size 2 tablespoons.
Amount per serving: Calories 30: Calories
from fat 2: Sodium 0 mg. Total carbohydrates 6 g: Dietary fiber 3 g: Sugar 1 g: Protein 1 g:
Not a significant source
of fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, vitamins A and C, Calcium or iron.
Source: DESERT USA
Desert Harvesters
We here at RPMS have taken the Prickly Pear and Mesquite and made a very pleasurable drink.
We have sweeten it with Organic Apple Juice, or Lemonade. We have many people drinking this on a daily bases and seeing many
benefits to their health and well being.
We sell our drink Frozen at all our local Farmer's Markets
We can
ship overnight also
16 oz...............Intro priced...........$2.00 Each
Pure Prickly Pear Nectar
16 oz.........................................$20.00 Each
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