The magic of the Sonoran Desert has long been a source of nourishment and healing for the native peoples of the Sonoran Desert region. For thousands of years the native people of this harsh desert region have relied on the native plant life to eat, house and clothe themselves, ease pain, treat diseases and much more.
Today more people are rediscovering the healing power of the abundant plant life found thriving in the harshest of the world’s deserts, the great Sonoran Desert of the Southwest, just as TriVita’s leadership did to produce its breakthrough wellness drink Nopalea.
TriVita tapped the healing power of the Nopal Cactus for Nopalea’s key healing ingredients, Betalains. All 24 known Betalains, the world’s most powerful antioxidants, are only found in the fruit of the Nopal Cactus in the vast Sonoran Desert.
As if that wasn’t phenomenal enough, the Nopal Cactus is not the only super plant that is native to the high Sonoran Desert, here are a few more:
Agave. You can make tea from this succulent’s fleshy leaves to help relieve pain, then sweeten your tea with its nectar: it’s six times sweeter than sugar.
Mesquite. Called the ‘tree of life,’ this hardy tree offers pods used for jelly and a gluten-free meal, black pitch used as paint and hair dye, and bark so absorbent it was used as baby diapers.
Guayule. Healthcare professionals with latex allergies love this shru. Why? It contains rubber, and has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a substitute for latex.
Jojoba. “Save the Whales” Actually, the oil from this plant’s seed, “saved the sperm whale,” when it was discovered that jojoba oil was a great substitute in cosmetics, and as a lubricant. It is also thought to be an appetite suppressant and burn remedy. Who knew?
Yerba mansa. The dried root was used to treat mouth sores, sore throat and gum disease. As an added bonus, it has a refreshing menthol/eucalyptus taste.
“Scientists will say that plant for plant, there are as many useful plants in the desert as there are in the rainforest.” Obviously, the bounty of the desert is no mirage. The Sonoran Desert is truly an oasis of help and healing, with many rediscoveries yet to come.
If you’re interested in finding more about Nopalea, go HERE or call me on 856-264-7802.
Es Riggins
Independent TriVita Affiliate Member #13160615
