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Molecules, 2015 This study aimed to produce and characterize an oil in water (O/W) nanoemulsion containing Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) Mill hydroglycolic extract, as well as evaluate its preliminary and accelerated thermal stability and moisturizing efficacy.
Renato Cesar de Azevedo Ribeiro +5 more
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A combination of carbonates and Opuntia ficus-indica extract protects esophageal cells against simulated acidic and non-acidic reflux in vitro [PDF]
Scientific ReportsBuffering of stomach acid by antacids is a well-established symptomatic therapy for heartburn. In addition, preparations from prickly pear (Opuntia ficus-indica) have been shown to reduce tissue damage in experimental gastritis models and to attenuate ...
Martin D. Lehner +2 more
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Application of Eco-Friendly Natural Dye on Cotton Obtained from the Flower of Opuntia ficus-indica Using Combination of Mordants [PDF]
Nature Environment and Pollution Technology, 2021 The fastness properties of the flower of Opuntia ficus-indica dyed cotton fabric have been studied using different combinations (1:3, 1:1 and 3:1) of various mordants, such as myrobolan-nickel sulphate, myrobolan-aluminium sulphate, myrobolan-potassium ...
M. Kumaresan
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Agriculture, 2021 Opuntia ficus indica is a source of vitamins and minerals, and recently, it has been used as ingredient to make a new functional pasta. Italy produces the highest amount of pasta in the world and it is also the second-highest producer of opuntia globally.
Nadia Palmieri +3 more
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Frontiers in Plant Science, 2022 Species with various reproductive modes accompanied by different mechanical properties of their (lateral) branch-branch junctions have evolved in the cactus subfamily Opuntioideae.
Max D. Mylo +9 more
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African and Mediterranean Agricultural Journal - Al Awamia, 2022 Prickly pear especially Opuntia ficus-indica species could be an economically important alternative crop in irrigated oasis zones, as it tolerates very well extreme droughts.
A. Homrani Bakali, H. Harrak, Y. Noutfia
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Plants, 2023 The cactus, Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) Mill. (OFI) belongs to the Cactaceae family, which contains about 130 genera and nearly 1600 species. This review aims to evaluate this plant from several perspectives, namely, botanic, physicochemical, nutritional ...
Mariana Martins +2 more
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International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2023 Rapid ripening and softening due to cell wall polysaccharide degradation and disassembly pose major challenges in extending fruit storability. This study aimed to examine the efficacy of Opuntia ficus indica mucilage (OFIM) edible coating in minimizing ...
M. Shinga, O. A. Fawole
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Opuntia ficus-indica As Nutritious Food Ingredient; Prevalence for Therapeutic Specialty
RADS Journal of Biological Research & Applied Science, 2021 Background: It is predicted that the world’s population, specifically in arid and semi-arid regions, usually with complications such as water scarcity, climate change, soil erosion, and wind erosion, is facing food insecurity issue.
Saniya Ramzan, Maryam Saeed
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Phytoconstituents, antioxidant and inhibitory activity against α-amylase and α-glucosidase of Opuntia ficus-indica [PDF]
مجلة جامعة النجاح للأبحاث العلوم الطبيعية, 2020 Hyperglycemia and oxidative stress are associated with type 2 diabe-tes mellitus. The aim of this study is to evaluate the antioxidant, anti α-amylase and α-glucosidase activities of Opuntia ficus-indica cladodes and fruit juice. Four extracts of Opuntia
Lamees Rabi +2 more
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