Is it poisonous to be pricked by a cactus?

I guess when everyone mentions cactus, they will think of the endless desert, right? Cactus is a plant that can live in the desert. Nowadays, many people like to grow some flowers and plants at home, such as spider plants, tulips, roses, etc. Green plants can carry out photosynthesis, evolve air, provide people with sufficient oxygen, reduce noise, bring tranquility to our lives, etc. In short, plants are our good friends, and they bring us so many benefits.

In fact, if you want to grow plants at home, cactus is the best choice. Cactus is extremely beneficial to us and also has a certain whitening effect. However, the cactus has a set of clothes to protect itself, which is covered with sharp thorns. In fact, it is common to be pricked by a cactus. So what will happen if you are pricked by the thorns of a cactus? Is it poisonous? Now I will tell you whether being pricked by a cactus is poisonous.

Wild cactus is poisonous and can cause poisoning to those who eat it, and in severe cases it can even endanger human life. Some species of cacti contain toxic alkaloids. Some species of the genera such as Pyaphysalis, Axolotl, Lunar World, Hairy-Style, and Patrinia contain toxic ingredients such as mescaline and anchaline, which have hallucinogenic anesthetic effects on human nerves.

Edible cactus is different, it is a super healthy vegetable. Edible cactus can be put on the table directly after being cut from the ground. It can be made into cactus jam, vegetable puree, vegetable juice, candied fruit, and pickles. Now many supermarkets sell cactus processed products such as cactus rice noodles, cactus noodles, cactus cakes, etc.

Edible cactus is rich in potassium, calcium, low in sodium, free of oxalic acid, sugar, flavonoids and other substances. The trace elements and vitamins it contains are several times higher than tomatoes, vegetables, fruits, eggs, fish and meat. Edible cactus has a miraculous effect on modern people's obesity, high blood pressure, high blood lipids, high blood sugar, coronary heart disease, as well as physical and mental fatigue, and mental depression. It is known as a "super health food."

After reading the above article, I believe everyone already has the answer to the question of whether being pricked by a cactus is poisonous. Cacti are easy to care for. You don't need to water them carefully every day. Just let them go out to bask in the sun from time to time. Some people like to put cactus next to the computer because cactus has a certain anti-radiation effect. Plants are our good friends and they help us a lot, such as photosynthesis, etc. We should treat them well.