Cactus fruit is rich in betanin, polyphenols and other potent antioxidants that support liver health, protect against heart disease and reduce inflammation.

Dermatologists weigh in on the benefits of using prickly pear for skin, something Moroccan women have been doing for centuries. This Is the Best Mineral Sunscreen I’ve Ever Used—And I’ve Tried Them ...

McALLEN -- The prickly pear cactus, with its green, thorn-covered pads jutting out of the tall grass and mesquite thickets of South Texas, has become a fixture of the Rio Grande Valley. While waving ...

I didn't want to be a plant snob. So I told myself I at least appreciated some merits of the homely cactus. The prickly pear, after all, is a role model for water conservation. The flowers are pretty ...

Like their name implies, prickly pears can be a thorny fruit to deal with. They’re covered in tiny needles, chock-full of hard seeds and their juice can stain everything it touches a shocking magenta ...