Q&A for How to Extract Cactus Juice

Make sure you take the precautions to remove the needles. In your case, go to the doctor immediately because cactus in the face can be dangerous if left untreated.

No, there are no poisonous cactus but some cactus taste better then others.

I would only drink one glass of cactus juice per day.

You could probably buy prickly pear cactus from a local farmers market that sells unique fruits, vegetables, etc., but an easy way of finding out is just by googling "Where can I buy prickly pear cacti near me?"

They both have their benefits. Cactus juice helps with blood sugar, healing wounds and lowering cholesterol, and it's proven to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Aloe vera gel is mainly used for skin conditions, such as burns, sunburn and acne, but it can also be used for treating osteoarthritis, bowel diseases, fever, itching and inflammation.

It's the little round fruit on top of the cactus pads. They appear after the flower falls off. At first they appear to be green. You don't want to pick them until they are ripe; that's when they are bright red.