In addition to providing minerals and vitamins, the prickly pear supports digestive and diuretic functions. It helps control blood pressure, regulates blood sugar, aids the elimination of kidney stones, and prevents kidney and liver fatigue in individuals with metabolic overload. Prickly pears contain:
- potassium
- magnesium
- calcium
- zinc
- phosphorus
- iron
- vitamin C
- essential amino acids
The flowers of prickly pears infused are excellent as a diuretic and against heartburn.
