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nopal
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nopal (nō·pälˑ),
n Latin name:
Opuntia streptacantha Lemaire, Opuntia ficus indica; parts used: cactus pads; uses: diabetes mellitus, hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia, constipation, and gastrointestinal conditions; precautions: none known.
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The gel that comes from the cactus pads was used to soften the skin.
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Split hooves rang on the hollow rocks from all directions until three dozen Spanish goats--billies, nannies, and kids--swooped into sight among the rocks and cactus above and below me, tearing green pulpy cactus pads flee, their beards dripping with juice.
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The tangy ranchera sauce had begun to break, but it was fantastic anyway, slathered on bites of the fleshy, delicately bitter and tart green cactus pad.
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