The medicinal properties and benefits of Sabra cactus (Nopal, Prickly pear) flowers:
- Contains anti-inflammatory substances. Inflammation is one of the main causes of urinary incontinence, and getting up at night to go to the bathroom.
- Can treat an enlarged prostate gland: BPH, and can help relieve urinary tract problems.
- Can balance blood sugar levels. Diabetes and insulin resistance are one of the main causes of urinary incontinence, and Overactive bladder- OAB, that manifests itself in difficulty holding back urination and getting up at night to go to the bathroom.
- Protects nerve cells. Some of the control problems and difficulty holding back urination stem from problems in the neural connection between the lower sphincter muscle of the pelvic floor and the brain.
- Sabra cactus flower has antiviral properties. Helps protect the immune system from viruses.
- Contains antioxidants. Antioxidants protect the cells of the body, the blood vessels, help prevent diseases, and slow down the aging process – Anti Aging.
- Can reduce cholesterol levels.
Sources
- https://www.healthline.com/health/nopal
- https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/consumer-health/expert-answers/prickly-pear-cactus/faq-20057771
- https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/antioxidants-explained#what-they-are
- https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/add-antioxidants-to-your-diet/art-20546814
- https://herbology.org.il/plant_index/nopal-cactus-opuntia-ficus-indica
- https://medlineplus.gov/antioxidants.html#
- https://prisso.co.il/cactus-flower-extracs-may-prove-beneficial-to-bph-a-jonas/
- https://prisso.co.il/sabracactusbenefitsuses
