It can be used to prepare gelatin, ice cream, yogurt, syrup, candy, jam, jelly, or soda, as well as being enjoyed by eating it alone. The consumption of Pitahaya is recommended for decontamination of the body due to the laxative property that the tiny seeds possess. The pulp contains an oil that prevents colic and cramps and therefore helps the proper functioning of the stomach and intestines. Likewise, it contains a substance called captin that acts as a heart tonic and nerve calming.