Oils Notebook

Prickly Pear

Xian Ren Zhang Guo

Botanical Name: Opuntia ficus-indica

Family: Cactaceae

Temperature: Cooling


Traditional Actions/Indications:

  1. Clears Heat
    Skin inflammation, acne
  2. Norurishes and invigorates the Blood
    Scarring, stretch marks
  3. Norishes the Liver and Kidneys
    Signs of ageing, dark circles, wrinkles and fine lines
    Dry skin, brittle nails
    Dull, lifeless hair


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These pages are intended to assist clinicians and are not intended for self-diagnosis or treatment for which a qualified professional should be consulted. Actions and indications are taken from traditional uses and do not necessarily reflect the evidence base which should be researched independently.