When will the cactus ripen

Cactus fruit is the mature fruit of carnation desert plant cactus, which is commonly cultivated in the coastal areas of southern China, and can be used for cooking and juice extraction. So when will it mature? What are the functions?

When will the cactus ripen?

The cactus fruit usually ripens from June to October, and when the fruit changes from green to dark red or yellow, it means it is ripe. Its pulp and juice is sweet and edible. There are black seeds inside, and they can also be sown.

What are the functions of cactus fruit?

1. Promoting qi and activating blood circulation

Promote the movement of human qi and blood, suitable for the treatment of blood stasis syndrome.

two。 Remove dampness and reduce fever

Bitter taste, can clear the heart to purge fire, clear heat to remove annoyance, can eliminate the heat toxin in the blood. It is suitable for people who are easy to get angry.

3. Antioxidation

It has antioxidant activity and can reduce the peroxidation caused by computer radiation.

4. Nourish beauty and care skin

It contains a lot of carotene, which helps to maintain the normal function of skin cells and tissues, stimulate skin metabolism and keep skin moist and delicate. The antioxidant capacity of cactus fruit is 7 times higher than vitamin c, and contains high amounts of vitamin a, b1, b12, D3 and riboflavin, which can promote skin cell regeneration and enhance skin softness.

Cactus fruit is good, but it is cool, pregnant women and sensitive people should eat carefully. When eating, remember to remove the thorns from the fruit head.