Nopal is a cactus plant, more accurately known as Nopal verde, or green Nopal, a type of prickly pear cactus.

The nutritious components of Nopal have curative and preventive properties, it reduces cholesterol, and it helps in the assimilation of nutrients to regulate the levels of glucose in the blood. It also reduces plaque formation in the veins and arteries improving circulation. The calcium present helps prevent osteoporosis and its high content of fiber helps improve the entire digestive system. All of this combines to help improve the blood and that helps diuresis as an aid in cleaning the kidneys.