Pelecyphora tuberculosa

Pelecyphora tuberculosa, also known as the "ball cactus," is a species of cactus that belongs to the family Cactaceae.

It is native to the Chihuahuan Desert in Mexico and has been used in traditional medicine for centuries due to its medicinal properties.

The plant contains compounds such as flavonoids, alkaloids, and glycosides, which have been shown to have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties.

The health benefits of Pelecyphora tuberculosa include reducing inflammation, improving wound healing, and providing protection against oxidative stress, and herbal preparations often involve the plant's extracts being used in topical creams, ointments, or tinctures.