In Chinese medicine, prickly pear as a Chinese herbal medicine has the effect of stomachic and anti-diarrheal. Prickly pear itself is not toxic, so long-term consumption of prickly pear generally will not produce side effects on the body. However, if consumed in large quantities for a long time, it may also have certain effects on the function of the gastrointestinal tract, so it is recommended to consume prickly pear in moderation. From modern medicine, prickly pear is rich in protein, vitamins, minerals and other nutrients, eating prickly pear can play a supplementary nutrition, enhance the role of physical fitness, moderate consumption can improve the gastrointestinal function. However, because the prickly pear itself may stimulate the secretion of stomach acid, so if a large number of long-term consumption, but may produce a certain stimulation of the gastrointestinal mucosa, especially the gastrointestinal function of poor people, may cause diarrhea, abdominal pain and other gastrointestinal symptoms. Therefore, the elderly, children, pregnant women, gastrointestinal disease patients and other poor spleen and stomach function, it is not recommended to eat too much prickly pear, so as not to cause discomfort or aggravate the symptoms. In addition, if the women with cold physique consume prickly pear for a long time, may appear dysmenorrhea, menstrual disorders and so on. And prickly pear contains a certain amount of glucose, fructose and other sugar, so it is recommended that patients with diabetes and obesity consume prickly pear under the guidance of a doctor to avoid serious complications, such as ketoacidosis or aggravate obesity symptoms.