prickly pear cactus (Opuntia ficus indica, Tex-OE)

Indications

(fruit)

• prevention of alcoholic hangover

Dosage

• 1600 IU 5 hours before drinking

Mechanism of action

• may reduce some of the inflammation caused by alcohol
• may reduce dry mouth, nausea, anorexia
• not likely to reduce headache, dizziness
• lowers serum C-reactive protein
• antioxidant: may reduce oxidation of LDL cholesterol
• may improve platelet function
• may reduce blood glucose

More general terms

• pharmaceutical herb; medicinal herb; herbal supplement; botanical

Component of

• HPF Hangover Prevention Formula
• Herbal Rescue