1. Prickly pears fruit is rich in vitamins (A, C, K and B6) as well as many minerals needed by the body such as iron, calcium and potassium. Also this fruit is rich in dietary fibers, which maintains levels of blood sugar and cholesterol within normal values.
2. Dry leaves powder of prickly pear tree is effective in management of many GIT diseases, such as helicobacter pylori and chronic diarrhea caused by amoeba or dysentery. On the same context, the dry leaves powder can be used topically in management of skin allergic reactions.
3. Prickly pears fruit is rich in flavonoid antioxidants which promotes the functional capacity of the immune system. On the other side, these flavonoids keep the skin healthy and fresh, also it delays the appearance of wrinkles and aging marks.
4. Recent studies showed that prickly pears fruits achieved satisfying results in treatment of many cases of eye infection; they attributed this to the fact that these fruits contain a unique mixture of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals.

In conclusion, it's advised to avoid eating the small seeds that are found in the fruit's pulp, as it may lead to chronic constipation.