Planetary Herbals Nopal Prickly Pear Cactus, Full Spectrum 1,000mg Tablets

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Product Description - Planetary Herbals Nopal Prickly Pear Cactus, Full Spectrum 1,000mg Tablets

Hoxsey Red Clover Burdock Plus Blood Cleansing Herbal Formula

• Supports healthy glucose levels.
• Helps balance fluids and electrolytes.
• Contains fiber and supporting nutrients such as beta-carotene and vitamin C.

Nopal Cactus aka Prickly Pear Cactus was featured on the Dr. Oz show in his segment, "7 Wonders of the World, Pt. 3."

The nopal cactus, with its large, paddlelike leaves, bright red fruit, and luxurious flowers, grows wild and is cultivated in gardens throughout the Southwestern U.S. and Mexico. Also known as prickly pear cactus, the nopal is not only a mythic symbol of strength and health, it is an important, nutritious food and it has been used for centuries in traditional herbalism. Current studies now show that it is an effective means of supporting healthy glucose levels, when combined with a healthy diet and exercise program.


The benefits of nopal cactus (Opuntia spp.) come at a time when many American diets contain high amounts of refined carbohydrates and sugars. Blood sugar balance affects the health of the kidneys, heart, eyes, and the entire body.

Planetary Herbals is proud to present Full Spectrum Nopal Cactus, a source of health known for centuries, but only recently documented to support healthy blood sugar balance.

Many centuries ago, the ancient Aztecs of Mexico were a nomadic people - unsettled and poor. The legends say that one day, one of their leaders had a vision. He was told that the people should settle, and if they did, they would thrive. They would know where to settle when they saw a sign: an eagle with a snake in its talons, perched on a nopal cactus. Roaming central Mexico, the people saw the sign in a location now known as Mexico City. They settled there and they did thrive, creating one of the most advanced civilizations in the Western Hemisphere. The nopal is still legendary in Central and South America. The eagle, snake and nopal cactus adorn the flag of Mexico.


The leaves of the nopal are widely consumed as a vegetable, similar in taste to asparagus, and the red, pear-shaped fruit is used to make jams, jellies and other desserts. Herbalists have used nopal leaves topically for centuries.


Animal and human studies in both Mexico and the US have shown nopal cactus to have blood sugar balancing qualities. Further studies have found that extracts of nopal also help balance fluids and electrolytes, two areas that are often affected when blood sugar is imbalanced.

Method of Action

Nopal’s effectiveness is said to be related to its unique evolutionary history. Cacti are descendants of leafy trees, but during their evolution have had to adapt to extremely dry, hot deserts. The cacti rely on stembased photosynthesis, and their epidermis must remain functional for years, as the cells regulate water and nutrients in an enclosed system. The cactus must survive dry, searing temperatures, so it developed special compounds called polysaccharides. These compounds cover a wound to the cactus with a slimy film that turns into a tough impermeable seal, protecting the plant from the shock of excessive heat.


The nopal’s polysaccharides, along with its pectins and mucilages, slow down intestinal transit and absorption of sugar, thereby supporting healthy glucose levels. The cactus also contains substantial levels of beta-carotene and vitamin C, which also have antioxidant properties.

Planetary Herbals Full Spectrum Nopal Cactus combines extracts from the epidermis, roots and inner flesh of the cactus, for the plant’s full benefit. Planetary Herbals integrates the best of worldwide herbal traditions with modern clinical research. The result is an herbal product line that is unequalled for efficacy, safety, and dependability.

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For centuries, nopal (Opuntia spp.) the Mexican prickly pear cactus, has been consumed as a source of food and health. Clinical research suggests that nopal helps support healthy glucose balance when consumed with meals as a regular part of a healthy diet. By aiding the cells in absorbing blood sugar for energy, Full Spectrum™ Nopal Cactus aids the body in energy production and sugar balance.

Suggested Use: 1 tablet daily with a meal. Take with a full 8 ounces of water or liquid.

Supplement Facts for 1,000 mg Tablet

Serving Size: 1 tablet
 Amount%DV
Calcium27 mg3%
Prickly Pear Leaf1 g
†Daily value not established

Other Ingredients: silicified microcrystalline cellulose, dibasic calcium phosphate, stearic acid, colloidal silicon dioxide, modified cellulose gum.

Warning: Do not use if you are pregnant, may become pregnant, or breastfeeding. If you are taking hypoglycemic drugs for diabetes consult your physician before using this product.
STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE.
Do not use if either tamper-evident seal is broken or missing. Keep out of the reach of children.


Additional Information

Manufacturer Planetary Herbals
SKU GP1923
Product Type Tablets
Country of Manufacture United States
Herb Extract Base Alcohol-Free

Planetary Herbals

Planetary Herbals Mission: To integrate traditional herbal wisdom, modern pharmacological science, and human clinical experience into each botanical product, in order to provide consumers and health professionals with reliable, expertly crafted, high-quality herbal supplements.

Planetary Herbals have been developed by expert herbalists, focusing predominantly on the thousands of years of experience of Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese herbalism, the hundreds of years of experience of Western herbal practitioners, and the more than 30 years of clinical experience of professional herbalists such as Michael Tierra, Lesley Tierra, Jill Stansbury, and Alan Tillotson.

Planetary Herbals offers the best of classic herbal traditions, integrating herbal formulas used continuously for literally hundreds of thousands of years, with the latest finding of clinical pharmacological research.

The Planetary Herbals philosophy encompasses much more than herbal magic bullets. Each product is designed to promote health, not just make people feel better. Our Full Spectrumâ„¢ singles are designed to provide the best in single-ingredient products; each formula is skillfully blended according to traditional and modern principles. Integral to this philosophy is attention to detail regarding the quality of raw materials, individual responsibility for self-healing, environmental awareness, and education.

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