Opuntia ficus-indica is a cactus commonly known as fig opuntia or prickly pear. It is believed to be originated in Mexico and is domesticated in arid and semiarid areas of the world. It is a crop plant primarily grown for its fruits at the edge of the succulent stem. It is widely consumed as food, either eaten raw or cooked, produced as jams or jellies, or used as a colorant of flavor. Traditionally, O. ficus-indica was used as a medicine to treat bronchus, asthma, gastritis, lung diseases, skin diseases, and etc. Additionally, it shows good effects on gastritis caused by stress, diabetes, immune system, and improving memory, and it has been proven to possess anti-oxidant, and anti-bacterial effects in many studies. The fruits of O. ficus-indica contain a high amount of vitamins C and E, carotenoids, dietary fiber, amino acids, and flavonoids, which are reported to have hypoglycemic, hypolipidemic, and anti-oxidant properties.