⏰ Opuntia cochenillifera

by Sarah on April 10, 2021 in Cactaceae

Traditional Herbs from Opuntia cochenillifera

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Collect enough stems of ladle cactus.
Clean the ingredients with running water\u00b7then slice the stems and roast them for a few moments.
Pound until pulverized and apply to the affected area.

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Prepare enough ladle cactus stems.
Clean the ingredients with running water, grind them until they become a paste.
Stick them on the affected part Sick.

What is Opuntia cochenillifera Looks like??

Parts of Opuntia cochenillifera that could be used

Seed
Bark
Flower
Latex
Root

Opuntia cochenillifera Distribution

This plant originates from Southern Mexico and spread throughout the world. It is a succulent plant that can be used as a medicine and ornamental plant. The fruit can be consumed, as well as the stems which can be used as vegetables.
Agroecology of Opuntia cochenillifera
The ladle cactus is found in dry and damp areas such as mountain valleys, dry forests, savanna, sandy soil with an altitude of between 0-1,500 m above sea level. The average annual temperature is (-)2-35 °C and average rainfall is 430-1,500 mm/year.
Morphology of Opuntia cochenillifera

Taproot, branched.
Stems are mostly spineless and 20 cm in diameter.
Leaves are single-leafed, short-stemmed, and large, spiny.
Flowers are arranged solitary and appear to have many sepals. Crown The flowers have many red petals. Measuring 4-7 cm, the inner tepals stick out, the stamens are pink, and the pistils are white.
The fruit is oval measuring 25-40 x 20-25 cm. mm.
Grayish brown seeds 3-5 mm long and 1.5-3 mm wide.

Cultivation of Opuntia cochenillifera

Generative (seed) or vegetative (cuttings) propagation, best done in the dry season.
Leaf cuttings can be planted directly. Watering too much water will cause the plant to rot.

Opuntia cochenillifera, more details :

Chemical Content of Opuntia cochenillifera
Polyphenols, betalains, tocopherols, alkaloids, tannins, steroids, flavonoids, terpenes/steroids.
Benefits of Opuntia cochenillifera
Treats rheumatism, diarrhea, pain in the ears and teeth, improves digestion, reduces the risk of cancer, helps control blood sugar, and acts as an anti-inflammatory.
Simplisia of Opuntia cochenillifera

Clean the cactus fruit and stems with running water then chop them.
After that, dry the fresh ingredients in the shade for several days.
After drying, grind them and store the ingredients in an airtight container.

Another Facts for Opuntia cochenillifera :

Synonym of Opuntia cochenillifera
Cactus cochenillifer� L., Cactus subinermis� Link ex Steud., Nopalea brittonii� Houghton
Habitus of Opuntia cochenillifera
Succulents. Annual succulent, thorny, reaches 4-5 m high
Habitat of Opuntia cochenillifera