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"Nopalea (B) Nopal After the Mexican name of various cacti, "nopal." Mex. N. coccinellifera (= N. cochinellifera), cochineal plant or nopal, is cultivated in Mexico for raising cochineal insects, which feed on this cactus. They are used in the fabrication of a red dye, one the few natural sources of this color. The importance of its culture has declined with the advent of synthetic dyes. The young joints of the nopal are edible like those of Opuntia spp. They are often sold in markets as "nopales." Another commonly used species is N. dejecta, nopal chamacuero." - Francois Couplan, Ph.D., The Encyclopedia of Edible Plants of North America (Get the book.)

"Grasp such a nopal with tongs, pare off the outer edges, cut off the prickers with a sharp knife, then peel and discard the skin. nopal enhances egg, tomato, and M:'«df>. cheese dishes. Add narrow strips \i I ,J'.\ of nopales to soups and stews ^ A^j: Jl* twenty minutes prior to serving (k^^m and cook until tender. Like okra, ^^S?-' nopales serve as a thickener, besides imparting a pleasing flavor. Buying/Foraging Look for nopales that GRILLED NOPALITOS In west-central Mexico, according to chef and author Rick Bayless, grilled no-palitos are a favorite delicacy." - Rebecca Wood, The New Whole Foods Encyclopedia: A Comprehensive Resource for Healthy Eating (Get the book.)

"The English name nopal comes from the Nahuatl nopalli. General Information Nopal cactus pads or leaves (nopales) come from any of numerous cacti of the genus Opuntia, native to the drier regions between Central America and the great deserts of the United States. The Spanish imported this plant from Mexico to Europe soon after the discovery of America; it found a hospitable climate in Sicily and other Mediterranean regions, where it is cultivated and highly enjoyed." - Dianne Onstad, Whole Foods Companion: A Guide For Adventurous Cooks, Curious Shoppers, and lovers of natural foods (Get the book.)

"Some studies show that nopal capsules can significantly lower both glucose and insulin levels in diabetics. Others have found that nopal does not lower glucose, but that it prevents a rise in glucose levels following the consumption of refined sugars. Nopal's benefits are offset by the quantities required for a glucose-lowering effect. In many of the studies, patients took 30 capsules per day, which reduces the practicality of nopal supplements. However, as part of a broader dietary or supplement program, nopal can probably help reduce glucose levels." - Jack Challem, Burton Berkson, Melissa Diane Smith, Syndrome X: The Complete Nutritional Program to Prevent and Reverse Insulin Resistance (Get the book.)

"Although it is unlikely you will find fresh leaves, you will be able to locate capsules labeled prickly pear cactus (Opuntia) or nopal cactus. Careful blood sugar monitoring is essential. One reader who blended cactus with apple juice kept careful track of his cholesterol levels, triglycerides, and glucose. In 6 months, his triglycerides dropped from 191 to 139 and his total cholesterol went from 202 to 169. More interesting, his blood glucose drifted down as well. Here is his account: 41 / read your article about nopalito tea, so I started using cactus in April and had good results." - Joe Graedon, M.S. and Teresa Graedon, Ph.D., Best Choices From the People's Pharmacy (Get the book.) "This cactus, called nopal in Mexico, has been studied primarily in animals. That research indicates that the cactus can help lower blood sugar.252,253 Research in humans is preliminary, but it suggests that nopal may also be useful in helping to control blood sugar in type 2 diabetes.254 Close monitoring and medical supervision are advised. lama family practitioner and want to share an herbal remedy with you. A 60-year-old male Hispanic diabetic patient has had trouble controlling his blood sugar." - Joe Graedon, M.S. and Teresa Graedon, Ph.D., Best Choices From the People's Pharmacy (Get the book.)

"Health Benefits A skinned nopal pad may be substituted for aloe vera as a drawing poultice for contusions, bruises, and burns. It is also an anti-inflammatory and a diuretic. Its most remarkable use, however, is as a hypoglycemic tonic. Recent clinical studies confirm the oral tradition that nopales are effective for adult-onset diabetes and hypoglycemia. They reduce pitta. Use Most cultivated nopales are ..^m^ without spines and may be eas- v 'iv% ily peeled with a vegetable peeler or a sharp knife. Wild nopales still have their spines." - Rebecca Wood, The New Whole Foods Encyclopedia: A Comprehensive Resource for Healthy Eating (Get the book.)

"Super Green Cactus Chia Soup 1 young raw nopal cactus pad, spines removed 4 cups greens (kale, spinach, lamb's quarters, baby lettuces, or other favorite greens) Va, cup hemp oil or stone-ground cold-pressed olive oil Va cup chia seeds or hemp seeds 2-4 tablespoons lemon juice 2-4 tablespoons ginger juice 1 -3 teaspoons kelp powder 1 -3 teaspoons maca root powder dash black pepper, cayenne, turmeric, and hing dash Himalayan or sun-dried sea salt 1 cup blessed water to desired consistency Toss all ingredients into blender and blend on high speed. Serves 1-2." - Gabriel Cousens, There Is a Cure for Diabetes: The Tree of Life 21-Day+ Program (Get the book.) "Dressing: Combine the following ingredients: 1 young raw nopal cactus pad (Note: Very young cactus pads without thorns may be blended without the scraping technique.) Va cup hemp seed Va cup cilantro, fresh, unchopped 2-3 tablespoons hemp, sesame, or cold-pressed olive oil 2 tablespoons lemon 3 tablespoons blessed water % teaspoon Celtic or Himalayan salt Toss all ingredients in blender and blend on high speed. Building the salad: Massage dressing into salad ingredients. Serves 1 or 2." - Gabriel Cousens, There Is a Cure for Diabetes: The Tree of Life 21-Day+ Program (Get the book.) "Gazpacho 2 medium tomatoes 1 bell pepper 1 young raw nopal cactus pad, spines removed, or 'A cucumber % cup hemp oil or stone-ground cold-pressed olive oil dash Himalayan or Celtic salt dash black pepper dash hing dash cayenne Toss all ingredients into blender and blend on high speed. Serve 1 -2." - Gabriel Cousens, There Is a Cure for Diabetes: The Tree of Life 21-Day+ Program (Get the book.) "Other vegetables—tomato, bell pepper (red, yellow, orange), nopal cactus, string beans, burdock root, Jerusalem artichoke, radish, any green sprouts ?Sweetener (use sparingly due to higher glycemic index when juiced)—parsnip, apple, sweet potato, carrot, beet ?Condiments—lemon and lime juice, cayenne powder, ginger root juice, juiced garlic, Himalayan salt, turmeric (powder or juice) Take your juices with you wherever you go, and make sure you do not find yourself at work, on errands, or anywhere without a juice. This is the most sure way to make your head spin on a Juice Feast." - Gabriel Cousens, There Is a Cure for Diabetes: The Tree of Life 21-Day+ Program (Get the book.)

"Prickly Pear Cactaceae - Cactus family Opuntia engelmannii (Opuntia phaeacantha, Opuntia discata) nopal, Nopalitos, Tunas Description: By nature, this cactus is succulent and at maturity stands 4-6 feet tall by 8-10 feet wide. The bulk of the plant is composed of connected pad-like stems that arise from a thickened base. The green, pancake-like, elliptical pads have clumps of thorns spread throughout their surfaces. Smaller thorns, called glochids are intermingled with larger thorns; they are particularly abundant on the circumference of the pad." - Charles W. Kane, Herbal Medicine of the American Southwest (Get the book.)

"Mexico for raising cochineal insects, which feed on this cactus. They are used in the fabrication of a red dye, one the few natural sources of this color. The importance of its culture has declined with the advent of synthetic dyes. The young joints of the nopal are edible like those of Opuntia spp. They are often sold in markets as "nopales." Another commonly used species is N. dejecta, nopal chamacuero. The fruits of the two cacti mentioned above and of other species are eaten raw or processed like tunas (see Opuntia spp.). Pereskia aculeata (B 5) Lemon Vine Etymology unknown. S. Fla." - Francois Couplan, Ph.D., The Encyclopedia of Edible Plants of North America (Get the book.)

"If you're considering using herbs or dietary supplements such as chromium, bitter melon, fenugreek, Gymnema sylvestre, or nopal, check with your health-care providers before taking them. Monitor your blood sugar carefully. • If medication becomes necessary, make sure that you and your physician find the safest and most effective option for you. You shouldn't have to suffer with dreadful side effects to keep your blood sugar under control. ECZEMA • Apply moisturizer immediately after washing skin. þ?? • Take probiotic supplements such as viable Lactobacillus GG þ??" - Joe Graedon, M.S. and Teresa Graedon, Ph.D., Best Choices From the People's Pharmacy (Get the book.)

"Healing herbs for Hypoglycemia "A"A"A'A"& goldenseal ¦A"A"A"rfnir nopal (prickly pear cactus) buchu A"A"Ayr"5V licorice root Healing supplements for Hypoglycemia spirul ina Type 2 Diabetes Type 2 diabetes is perhaps, of all the so-called fictitious diseases, the one that is the most fundamentally based on nutrition. You can't even create type 2 diabetes without following very poor nutrition based on the mass consumption of refined sugars and refined carbohydrates, usually combined with a lack of physical exercise. Conventional medicine remains stunningly confused about diabetes." - Mike Adams, Natural Health Solutions (Get the book.) "GCW nopal Powder (www.GoodCauseWellness.com) <*" Glucolex (www.MediscoveryHealth.com) Natural breakthrough for blood sugar control: Glucotor Jon Barron of Baseline Nutritionals is a genuine pioneer in the field of nutritional medicine. He's always ahead of the curve, formulating products that are often years ahead of many in the nutritional supplements industry. His new product, Glucotor v.2 even contains the Asian herb gymnema sylvestre. Gymnema is currently being studied for its ability to actually encourage the regeneration of beta cells in the pancreas." - Mike Adams, Natural Health Solutions (Get the book.)

"In many of the studies, patients took 30 capsules per day, which reduces the practicality of nopal supplements. However, as part of a broader dietary or supplement program, nopal can probably help reduce glucose levels. nopal is available in cans in Mexican grocery stores. Colosolic Acid Colosolic acid, known also as Regulin, is an extract of the leaves of Lagerstroemia specious L., a Philippine plant. Filipino and Japanese scientists have researched its effect on glucose levels, and it is a promising herbal supplement." - Jack Challem, Burton Berkson, Melissa Diane Smith, Syndrome X: The Complete Nutritional Program to Prevent and Reverse Insulin Resistance (Get the book.)

"The prickly pear cactus stem, shaped like a beaver tail, is a popular Mexican vegetable called nopal or nopalito. Its soft, pulpy texture and pleasant flavor make this vegetable worth experimenting with, especially given its splendid medicinal properties. Health Benefits A skinned nopal pad may be substituted for aloe vera as a drawing poultice for contusions, bruises, and burns. It is also an anti-inflammatory and a diuretic. Its most remarkable use, however, is as a hypoglycemic tonic." - Rebecca Wood, The New Whole Foods Encyclopedia: A Comprehensive Resource for Healthy Eating (Get the book.)

"The young joints of the nopal are edible like those of Opuntia spp. They are often sold in markets as "nopales." Another commonly used species is N. dejecta, nopal chamacuero. The fruits of the two cacti mentioned above and of other species are eaten raw or processed like tunas (see Opuntia spp.). Pereskia aculeata (B 5) Lemon Vine Etymology unknown. S. Fla., Mex. The leaves of this cactus arc edible raw. (Plants of this genus bear persistent leaves which are not to be confused with the fleshy stems." - Francois Couplan, Ph.D., The Encyclopedia of Edible Plants of North America (Get the book.)

"Research in humans is preliminary, but it suggests that nopal may also be useful in helping to control blood sugar in type 2 diabetes.254 Close monitoring and medical supervision are advised. lama family practitioner and want to share an herbal remedy with you. A 60-year-old male Hispanic diabetic patient has had trouble controlling his blood sugar. Despite intensive diet changes and a prescription for Glucovance, his blood sugar still ran around 160 to 180-plus. One day he came in with his diary showing consistent blood sugars of 90 to 100." - Joe Graedon, M.S. and Teresa Graedon, Ph.D., Best Choices From the People's Pharmacy (Get the book.)

"Nopalito Adds A and C to Salads You'll recognize this unusual vegetable (also called nopal) as a cactus! After the spiky cover is cut off, the insides resemble soft cucumber. In fact, salads get the same lift from nopalitos that cucumbers give. This tangy vegetable is a source of vitamins A and C. Pheasant: A Lean and Flavorful Bird Pheasant is mild, not overwhelming or gamy, which makes it good for herbing and spicing. Young pheasant is prime for roasting; older pheasants are Low-fat meat for stews better in stews. A hen pheasant is more tender than or roasting, the male." - Prevention Magazine Editors, The Complete Book of Vitamins & Minerals for Health (Get the book.)

"Have you ever tried butterleaf lettuce, chicory, dandelion, dinosaur kale, fennel, lamb's quarters, lemon grass, miner's lettuce, nopal cactus, sorrel, watercress, wild mustard, wild onion or wintercress? Obviously I have only just touched on some of the variety of edible plants that are out there. You could try a new fruit and vegetable every every single day for the rest of your life and not even come remotely close to trying them all!! There is too much abundance!! For me, a 100% raw-Sunfood diet is the ultimate high." - David Wolfe, The Sunfood Diet Success System (Get the book.)

"Only eat occasionally X= Eat rarely Food Type Fruits nopal Prickly Pear Cactus Beans/Pulses/Grains Lentils, Green, Canned Beans/Pulses/Grains Soya Beans, Canned Yoghurt Sheep's Milk Nuts Peanuts Beans/Pulses/Grains/Soya Beans Beans/Pulses/Grains/Rajmah (Red Kidney Beans) Rice Bran Eggs (Organic) Nuts Almonds Nuts Brazil Nuts Nuts Pine Kernels Nuts Walnuts Vegetables Alfalfa Sprouts Etc Vegetables Dandelion Leaves Vegetables Garlic Giycaemic Index 7 8 14 14 15 18 19 19 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 Warning Contains Fungus Only naturally fed Rating • ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?" - Robert Redfern, The Miracle Enzyme Is Serrapeptase (Get the book.)

"There are many natural medicines that increase HDL, such as garlic, reishi mushroom, hawthorne berry (Crataegus oxycanthus), nopal (Opuntia strepta-canthe), Panax ginseng, garlic, ascorbic acid, and niacin.30"33 The excretion of cholesterol from the body itself is in the form of bile acids and bile salts that are produced from the liver. This pathway can be supported with the use of Panax ginseng, globe artichoke, cur-cumin, and dandelion root. Cholesterol in the bile is excreted into stool matter. Normally 25 % is reabsorbed into the small intestine." - Michael Friedman, ND, Fundamentals of Naturopathic Endocrinology (Get the book.)

"However, as part of a broader dietary or supplement program, nopal can probably help reduce glucose levels. nopal is available in cans in Mexican grocery stores. Colosolic Acid Colosolic acid, known also as Regulin, is an extract of the leaves of Lagerstroemia specious L., a Philippine plant. Filipino and Japanese scientists have researched its effect on glucose levels, and it is a promising herbal supplement. Colosolic acid has an insulin-like effect and has been described as a "phyto-insulin." - Jack Challem, Burton Berkson, Melissa Diane Smith, Syndrome X: The Complete Nutritional Program to Prevent and Reverse Insulin Resistance (Get the book.)

"A fermented drink was obtained from the juice of saguaro, pitahaya, or nopal cactus fruits. In a kind of sympathetic magic, they believed that drinking alcohol would induce clouds to form, which would soon burst and satiate the world with water." Serge Bramley Im Reiche des Wakan [In the Realm of the Wakan] (1977, 82*) Carnegine h3c-o Salsolidine Caiha edulis (Vahl) Forsskal ex Endlicher Khat 89 In the literature, this family name is often written as Celestraceae (e.g., Elmi 1983, 164); according to Zander (1994, 171*), the correct spelling is Celastraceae (cf." - Christian Ratsch, The Encyclopedia of Psychoactive Plants: Ethnopharmacology and Its Applications (Get the book.)

"However, as part of a broader dietary or supplement program, nopal can probably help reduce glucose levels. nopal is available in cans in Mexican grocery stores. Colosolic Acid Colosolic acid, known also as Regulin, is an extract of the leaves of Lagerstroemia specious L., a Philippine plant. Filipino and Japanese scientists have researched its effect on glucose levels, and it is a promising herbal supplement. Colosolic acid has an insulin-like effect and has been described as a "phyto-insulin." - Jack Challem, Burton Berkson, Melissa Diane Smith, Syndrome X: The Complete Nutritional Program to Prevent and Reverse Insulin Resistance (Get the book.)

"Prickly Pear (Opuntia vulgaris) Also called nopal. Helps the pancreas and liver; for digestion, keeps fats and excess sugar from entering the bloodstream, for blood sugar balance; for corns and warts; and tumors. De-thomed leaves are used as food. A fibrous plant containing Pectin, mucilage, and gums. •CA JEPUT Oil (Melaleuca leucadendron) A tropical antibiotic and antifungal for sinuses, flu, fever, laryngitis, bronchitis, toothache, abscess, and colitis. Externally for sores, boils, ringworm, athlete's foot, impetigo, and Candida. For internal cancers, and tumors (with Almond and Camphor)." - Joseph E. Mario, Anti-Aging Manual: The Encyclopedia of Natural Health (Get the book.)

"Aztec; indian fig, Renaissance English; iraka, ulibecha, Tarahumara; nopal, Mayo; novo, Yaqui; laB, Paipai; nopal, tuna simarrona, tuna (the fruit), Spanish; prickly pear, English Historic Use. Mexico is the first site of the medical use of this genus, although the appellation Opuntia came from the Greek name of a plant; Pliny (1855,3:358) wrote, "In the vicinity of Opus there grows a plant which is very pleasant eating to man and the leaf of which, a most singular thing, gives birth to a root by means of which it reproduces itself." - Margarita Artschwager Kay, Healing with Plants in the American and Mexican West (Get the book.) "The Mayo cook the nopal root in water with cholla root for a tea that is drunk for kidney pain. They also believe that the water in which the nopal root is cooked will dissolve stones in the appendix. The Tarahumara use several Opuntia species. One is employed in a cast for broken bones, and others are used for the pain of bites Opuntia-prickly pear 1. Used to treat diabetes, burns, and diabetic infections. 2. Has antiinflammatory, estrogenic, hypoglycemic, and diuretic activity. 3. No reports of toxicity. and burns." - Margarita Artschwager Kay, Healing with Plants in the American and Mexican West (Get the book.)

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