Opuntia ficus-indica (Cactaceae): A review

Opuntia ficus-indica, commonly referred to as prickly pear, belongs to the family Cactaceae. It is used as both for food and medicine in different countries throughout the world. It contains diverse bioactive compounds which make this plant to withstand extreme drought conditions in relatively poor soil. The present review is aimed at the morphological characters of Opuntia ficus-indica with its food and medicinal values.

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Ambika Prasad Research Foundation
India

Keywords

Opuntia, Cactaceae, medicinal values, food values

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