Health benefits of Cactus

Abstract

Xerophytes are the great fighters due to their amazing abilities to deal with extremely challenging environment. These plants are distinct from other mesophytes in having morphological, anatomical and physiological adaptations. Due to these adaptive modifications the biochemistry of these plants is also unique and they are the vital source of valuable phytochemical contents of a range of uses, especially medicinal utilization. Cactus is one of the most widely distributed plants in the xeric environment and has special characteristics. In this review an attempt is made to provide an all-encompassing account of this plant with special focus to its medicinal properties.

The protective effect of Indian Catechu methanolic extract against aluminum chloride-induced neurotoxicity, A rodent model of Alzheimer's disease

“…This may be due to its significant antioxidant effects shown in the study and its protective effect on the antioxidant enzymes CAT and SOD. In addition, previous studies had reported the anti-inflammatory effect of the plant extracts as Chandra et al. (2019) .…”

“…This may be due to its significant antioxidant effects shown in the study and its protective effect on the antioxidant enzymes CAT and SOD. In addition, previous studies had reported the anti-inflammatory effect of the plant extracts as Chandra et al (2019). The anti-amyloid effect of some plants was previously evaluated as a therapeutic modality for AD as Ginkgo biloba which showed an anti-amyloid aggregation effect.…”

ELABORAÇÃO E CARACTERIZAÇÃO DE IOGURTE DESNATADO SABORIZADO COM GELEIA DE FIGO DA ÍNDIA Nopalea cochenillifera (L.) Salm-Dyck

“…Os frutos da palma apresentam pesos variáveis (50 a 150g) em função da espécie, das condições climáticas de cada região de cultivo ou país de origem (CHANDRA et al, 2019). Estes possuem uma baga de formato oval e alongada, um pericarpo muito espesso e quando atinge o seu ponto ótimo de maturação apresenta características sensoriais agradáveis como polpa suave, suculenta, gelatinosa, aveludada, açucarada, de odor muito apreciado, sobretudo devido ao conteúdo de pectina e de compostos mucilaginosos, além de possuir um amplo espetro de cores (branca-esverdeada, amarela, laranja, vermelho e roxa) (SAPATA et al, 2017).…”