Viridian Organic Nopal Prickly Pear (90 Capsules)

Nopal is the edible pad of the prickly pear cactus, a traditional food across Mexico and the south-western United States that has been part of human diets for thousands of years. It's a high-fibre, mineral-rich plant that has quietly become a steady fixture in the natural supplement market.

Viridian's Organic Nopal Prickly Pear is the version we stock at LSC for anyone who wants a clean, family-run-brand option for this traditional plant.

What it is

A 90-capsule bottle of organic nopal cactus (Opuntia ficus-indica) in capsule form. Soil Association organic. Suitable for vegetarians and vegans. No fillers, no synthetic carriers, no flavourings.

Why people take it

Nopal sits in the 'traditional whole-food plant' category. It's not a stimulant, it's not an exotic adaptogen, and it doesn't carry any GB-authorised health claims of its own as a botanical. People take it as part of a daily fibre and plant-food routine, or because they've come across it in traditional Mexican cuisine and want a measurable daily dose without sourcing fresh cactus pads from a UK supermarket (good luck).

Who it suits

• Anyone working on a steady daily fibre and plant-food routine
• People building a varied plant-led supplement stack rather than a synthetic one
• Customers familiar with nopal from cultural use or travel
• Long-time Viridian users
• Vegetarians and vegans

If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, on prescription medication or have a medical condition, speak to your GP before adding any new daily plant supplement.

Why Viridian

Viridian's nopal is organic, sourced from a single named species (Opuntia ficus-indica), and dosed in clean capsules with no extra carriers or fillers. The brand has built its name in independent UK health shops on getting these details right for more than 20 years.

We carry the Viridian range in full at LSC because it's what customers ask for at the counter in Paignton when they want a botanical they'd otherwise struggle to find a clean version of.

How to take it

One capsule daily with food, or as directed by a practitioner. 90 capsules at one a day is three months, which is roughly the timeframe most daily plant routines deserve before you can fairly judge them.

What pairs with it

Nopal sits well alongside a wider daily fibre, mineral and prebiotic routine. For gut routines, look at Prebio Fibre Powder or the Jerusalem Artichoke Tincture. Browse the Botanicals & Adaptogens range and the Gut Health goal collection for the wider picture.

Shipping and help

Free UK shipping over £75, £4.99 standard, 30-day returns. Call the shop on 07711 393130 if you'd like a recommendation, or walk in to the Paignton shop at 22 Hyde Rd, TQ4 5BY (Mon to Sat, 10:00 to 15:00).

Nopal is a niche product, so if you're not sure whether it's the right pick for what you're trying to achieve, drop us a line. We'd rather talk you through the wider plant-food range than have you guess.