Prickly pear cactus is also used for medicine. Prickly pear cactus is used for type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, obesity, alcohol hangover, colitis, diarrhea, and benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH). It is also used to fight viral infections. In foods, the prickly pear juice is used in jellies and candies.
Drooling is usually caused by excess saliva in the mouth. Medical conditions such as acid reflux and pregnancy can increase saliva production. Allergies, tumors, and above-the-neck infections such as strep throat, tonsil infection, and sinusitis can all impair swallowing.
People may also find that they experience drooling while sleeping when they are not feeling well. For these individuals, there may be a spike in saliva production associated with a period of ill health, followed by a reduction. Certain medications can also increase saliva production and lead to drooling that becomes more noticeable during sleep.