Since ancient times, Korean cactus is used as a traditional, folk medicine in Korea and China.
It has being named “millennial” by “repairing a thousand diseases” and “living a thousand years” that has a strong vitality and various active ingredients.
Korean cactus lives 20 to 30 years and does not die under -20C in cold weather and even in heat wave.
Moreover, it grows well in the field without pesticides and fertilizers because of resistance of insect pests.
Korean Cactus recorded in ancient oriental book.
there are various effects and usage methods recorded in various medical book including, a botanical list of China and Donguibogam.
Principles and Practice of eastern medicine of South Korea.
this shows that Korean cactus was used as a precious medicine for a ling time.