1 hr 25 min
Episode #3 - The Prickly Pear Radio Botanical
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- Nutrition
The Prickly Pear or Nopal (any cactus in the Opuntia family) is known for its endless practical uses in medicine, farming, cooking, clothing, art, and even war. Today we're talking about the most famous of all the Prickly Pears species: Opuntia ficus indica. Recently, researchers have identified many potential benefits of the compounds in the Prickly Pear. Its phytochemicals have demonstrated significant anti-diabetic, antimicrobial, and cardioprotective effects.
Stick with us, and you'll find out:
Why you should bring Prickly Pear to your battle siege fortress
How the founding of the Mexico City (the capital of the Aztec Empire) was dependent on a Prickly Pear
Why some South Africans think the Prickly Pear is a native African plant
How Prickly Pear cacti paddles became a food staple of long ocean voyages
How the Prickly Pear in influenced the Holy Roman Emperor, Charles V
What animals compulsively eat Prickly Pear fruit until they die
Why the infamous "redcoats" (British troops in the U.S. Revolutionary War and Napoleonic wars) wouldn't have their name without the Prickly Pear
How and what we know about the benefits of Prickly Pear from current scientific research
Plus, why Prickly Pear might be the crop that saves the world in future droughts.
Check out the Global Wellness Lab blog post for links to the many resources and research studies we discussed! https://www.globalwellnesslab.org/radio-botanical-ep-3-prickly-pear-cactus
Nopal is one of the most important ingredients in Paracleanse - a key botanical formula in our Gut Wellness Program. You (or your practitioner) can purchase Paracleanse here and Nopal here. Remember, when you purchase through our affiliate links, you are supporting the educational mission of the Global Wellness Lab (and taking advantage of years of our personal experience with specific formulas and nutraceutical companies).
Note: All content on Radio Botanical is for education purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. We do not diagnose or treat disease.
The Prickly Pear or Nopal (any cactus in the Opuntia family) is known for its endless practical uses in medicine, farming, cooking, clothing, art, and even war. Today we're talking about the most famous of all the Prickly Pears species: Opuntia ficus indica. Recently, researchers have identified many potential benefits of the compounds in the Prickly Pear. Its phytochemicals have demonstrated significant anti-diabetic, antimicrobial, and cardioprotective effects.
Stick with us, and you'll find out:
Why you should bring Prickly Pear to your battle siege fortress
How the founding of the Mexico City (the capital of the Aztec Empire) was dependent on a Prickly Pear
Why some South Africans think the Prickly Pear is a native African plant
How Prickly Pear cacti paddles became a food staple of long ocean voyages
How the Prickly Pear in influenced the Holy Roman Emperor, Charles V
What animals compulsively eat Prickly Pear fruit until they die
Why the infamous "redcoats" (British troops in the U.S. Revolutionary War and Napoleonic wars) wouldn't have their name without the Prickly Pear
How and what we know about the benefits of Prickly Pear from current scientific research
Plus, why Prickly Pear might be the crop that saves the world in future droughts.
Check out the Global Wellness Lab blog post for links to the many resources and research studies we discussed! https://www.globalwellnesslab.org/radio-botanical-ep-3-prickly-pear-cactus
Nopal is one of the most important ingredients in Paracleanse - a key botanical formula in our Gut Wellness Program. You (or your practitioner) can purchase Paracleanse here and Nopal here. Remember, when you purchase through our affiliate links, you are supporting the educational mission of the Global Wellness Lab (and taking advantage of years of our personal experience with specific formulas and nutraceutical companies).
Note: All content on Radio Botanical is for education purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. We do not diagnose or treat disease.
1 hr 25 min