Opuntia sp

Traditional uses

US(Amerindian)

  • Ache(Head)
  • Eye
  • Insomnia

Turkey

  • Astringent
  • Diarrhea
  • Dysentery

Elsewhere

  • Bite(Snake)
  • Thirst

US(Colonial)

  • Dysentery

Bahamas

  • Expectorant
  • Tuberculosis
  • Wound
  • Boil
  • Dysuria

Peru(Sharanahua)

  • Hallucinogen

US

  • Lactogogue
  • Poultice
  • Swelling
  • Diuretic
  • Hair-Tonic

Mexico

  • Inflammation

Chile

  • Tumor