ISHS Acta Horticulturae 581: IV International Congress on Cactus Pear and Cochineal
BIOLOGICAL ACTIVITIES OF OPUNTIA FICUS-INDICA (L.) MILL. (CACTACEAE) CLADODES |
| Authors: | A. Trovato, M.R. Mondello, M.T. Monforte, A. Rossitto, E.M. Galati |
| Keywords: | Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) Mill., lyophilized cladodes, hypocholesterolemic activity, antiulcer activity, antiinflammatory activity, cicatrizant activity |
| Abstract:
This study has the aim to exploit the Opuntia ficus indica (L.) Mill. culture widespread in Sicily, also with the employment of the waste matter (cladodes and unmarketable fruits). Therefore a biological screening on lopping cladodes was performed. Homogenized and lyophilized cladodes of O. ficus indica, deprived of epidermis and glochides, show hypocholesterolemic, antiinflammatory, antiulcer and cicatrizant activity. | |
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