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.
Itching is skin tingling or irritation that makes you want to scratch the itchy area. It's a symptom of many health conditions. Common causes are. Allergic reactions. Eczema. Dry skin. Insect bites and stings. Irritating chemicals.
Food allergies are the most common cause of body itching. A food allergy causes the body to create chemicals that cause inflammation, swelling, itching and redness in the skin. The most common foods that cause an allergic reaction in most people include wheat, milk, eggs, soy, fish, peanuts and tree nuts. Other common foods that can trigger an allergy are tomatoes, strawberries, pineapple, melon and food additives. Itching from food allergies can lead to hives, eczema and general skin irritation anywhere on the body.