What is Hoodia? Nopal Opuntia
Hoodia is a succulent plant found in the Kalahari desert of South Africa. The genus encompasses a number of varieties of plant of which Hoodia gordonii is one species. Hoodia plants are succulents,
not cacti, although they do have a spiny appearance similar to cacti
How has Hoodia gordonii been used in the past?
For many centuries the San bushmen of the Kalahari desert have used Hoodia plants as a food. The species Hoodia gordonii was less often used because of its lingering bitter taste being considered
unpleasant. However, in times of hardship, or being away from familiar areas, it was sometimes eaten. Functions:1. Clearing away heat and toxic.
2. Promoting blood circulation and lowering blood pressure.
3. Anti-inflammatory.
4. Using for slimming and weight loss, fast effective in slimming
5.learing away heat and toxic.
6.romoting blood circulation and lowering blood pressure.
7.ti-inflammatory.
8.sing for slimming and weight loss,fast effective in slimming.Pharmacological actions:
1.Effective and very helpful in establishing portion control among dieters.
2 Promotes weight loss by suppressing appetite.
3.Lowers blood sugar. There is also evidence that cactus stems might be helpful for reducing cholesterol levels.
4.Enhances stamina and endurance.