1 The latter differs in that it may cause you to feel pain or discomfort in the area where it is lodged. 2  White debris. 3  Some tonsil stones are visible in the back of the throat as a lump of solid white material. 4  This is not always the case. 5  Often they are hidden in the folds of the tonsils.
Moreover, the fruit of the Nopal cactus (Prickly Pear) is eaten for arteriosclerosis, diarrhea and a sore throat. (3*) The Nopal cactus (Prickly Pear) pads are also utilized as heating pads to reduce swelling, muscle pains, muscle aches and are also utilized for dressing wounds or cuts.
There's a reason it's called the prickly pear cactus. 1  Find pads that are bright green and firm. 2  Small, young pads harvested in early spring are thought to be the most succulent, delicate in flavor, and have the fewest spines.3  If you're harvesting them yourself, wear extremely heavy gloves or use tongs.rickly pear cactus has been a staple of the Mexican and Central American diet for thousands of years. In parts of the U.S. it has been gaining popularity as an exotic, gourmet and healthy addition to one's diet.