The cactus is a biological family of flowering plants known for their thick, flowering stems that survive in arid and desert conditions by collecting water and for their thorny appearance. It is known to have 1,750 castes organized into about 127 lineages and they are the original inhabitants of all-new world (North and South America). Of these, only one species reached ancestral Africa and Sri Lanka without human intervention and is believed to have been spread by birds. Cactus are almost all pulpy plants whose specialization in the stems and twigs save water. Their leaves have also taken the form of thorns by specialization.
The cactus plant may have thorns, but its properties and anything related to it can attract you. This plant grows mostly in poor soil. You get many medicinal properties in cacti. In every type of cactus, you will definitely find thorns on the plant, which are its hallmark, but you will also find many colorful flowers in it. Today we are going to tell you something special and interesting about this cactus.
Thorny cacti not only grow in deserts, they can also be easily grown in home gardens or pots. Many of these cacti are also found in nurseries dedicated to decorating homes. Growing them is also easy. Like delicate plants like money plants, they require neither water nor sun protection. Instead, these plants require intense sunlight.
Cactus is the largest plant of the cactus and belongs to the cactus of the same species. This particular plant is also found in the deserts of Arizona, the deserts of Mexico and the mountains of California. Talking about its size, this cactus plant can grow up to 40 feet tall.
Can you eat cactus pudding?
Cacti are not only used medicinally, but can also be used to make many dishes. Many sweets can be made from its twigs, such as pudding. You can also use cacti for food, with or without the peel.
Kajal can be made from cactus milk
You will find molluscs in a cactus. According to experts, this plant is the root of Shilajit. This is because chewing gum contains ingredients like saliva, which are used to make mascara. It is said that this saliva-like element in cactus milk is used by women to make kajal. This kajal is applied on the eyes of newborn babies after a stage. It is believed that by applying this kajal, the eyesight increases.
Benefits of Cactus Gel:
Using cactus gel on the skin removes the dead cells from the skin and removes the tanning of the face. Cactus gel is very effective in removing acne. Cactus gel is great for oily skin, it keeps the skin hydrated. It also controls wrinkles and fine lines that appear on the skin due to ageing.
How to prepare a pack of cactus:
To make a cactus face pack, take one cup of cactus gel.
First of all, make a paste by mixing one teaspoon honey and half teaspoon cardamom powder and a pinch of turmeric in this gel.
Apply this paste on the face and neck for 20 minutes and wash the face.
How to extract cactus gel:
To remove the gel from the cactus, cut a cactus leaf from the bottom and then remove its thorns. Now cut this leaf from the middle and take out its gel and apply it directly on the skin.
