prickly pear cactus (Opuntia ficus indica, Tex-OE)

Indications: (fruit) - prevention of alcoholic hangover Dosage: - 1600 IU 5 hours before drinking Mechanism of action: 1) may reduce some of the inflammation caused by alcohol 2) may reduce dry mouth, nausea, anorexia 3) not likely to reduce headache, dizziness 4) lowers serum C-reactive protein 5) antioxidant: may reduce oxidation of LDL cholesterol 6) may improve platelet function 7) may reduce blood glucose

References

Prescriber's Letter 11(11):65 2004 Treatments for Alcohol Hangover Detail-Document#: 201112 (subscription needed) http://www.prescribersletter.com

Component-of

Herbal Rescue HPF Hangover Prevention Formula