Kalanchoe - a medicinal plant, unpretentious, easy to care for. It came to European latitudes from Africa and the Canary Islands. Tends to accumulate water, which contributes to survival in conditions of its deficiency. The stem can reach a height of more than one meter. Propagated through leaves. It begins to bloom in winter, bright pink flowers appear. Kalanchoe does not like excess moisture, despite its tropical origin. It is watered so that the soil is moist, but not wet, and so that no water remains in the pot.
A family doctor, or Kalanchoe doctor, as the flower is often called, is a very useful houseplant. It does not require special care, and the benefits of it are more than enough.
What does it look like
What does a therapeutic Kalanchoe look like?
The most common indoor species:
- Kalanchoe Degremon. Reaches a height of 100 cm. It has triangular leaves, loves the sun;
- Kalanchoe Blossfeld. This species gives flowers. A more decorative variety than described above. Stem length up to 30 cm. Leaves are round, flowers are gathered in a bunch. The variety prefers a shady place.
Degremona
The healing properties of Kalanchoe
The plant has watery leaves, rich in juice. They contain the active substances, for which Kalanchoe is so appreciated. It is juice that is used for medical purposes. In particular, the leaves of the plant contain enzymes and organic acids, as well as flavonoids - special substances that affect the tone of the heart muscle.
Leaves of Kalanchoe Blossfeld
One leaf of a plant contains:
- vitamin C and P;
- tannins;
- flavonoids;
- mineral salts;
- a variety of macro and micronutrients (copper, manganese, calcium, aluminum, potassium);
- organic acids and others;
- polysaccharides;
- silicon;
- iron;
- magnesium.
These trace elements promote healing, soothe irritation and inflammation. Thanks to them, burns, wounds and frostbite can be treated.
For your information! In ancient times, the Kalanchoe plant was used as a medicine by many peoples. The famous poet I. Goethe once wrote to his friends: "Starting from one sheet, Kalanchoe has many new shoots, so with true love you can draw new happiness."
Kalanchoe also purifies the air, disinfects. That's why it is useful to keep it in homes where allergy sufferers live. In addition, it fights the flu virus and other infections.
Kalanchoe is used in gynecology (during childbirth, during recovery operations). In dentistry, it helps to cure putrefactive bleeding.
In cosmetology, its juice is used to remove dark circles under the eyes, heal small wounds after operations, cracks. With problematic skin, rubbing a few drops of juice in irritated areas (acne, inflammation, eczema) helps.
Kalanchoe juice is used in many areas. In particular, in:
- surgery, including plastic. From plant juice, acceleration of the regeneration of skin properties, cleansing of wounds from pathogenic organisms, as well as a local anesthetic effect are observed;
- ophthalmology. In this area, Kalanchoe is used for diseases of the cornea, keratitis, etc.
- dentistry. This plant treats stomatitis, gingivitis, periodontal disease, etc.
Kalanchoe has the following properties:
- antiseptic;
- anti-inflammatory;
- healing;
- bactericidal.
For your information! If the care of the flower at home was carried out correctly, the healing properties of its juice are preserved. If the flower was something insufficient or the plant was damaged, the properties become less pronounced.
What heals from Kalanchoe
What Kalanchoe Heals From - A Common Question on the Web. Here is a short list of diseases in which this representative of the flora helps:
- rhinitis;
- colds;
- inflammation of the nasal mucosa and sinuses;
- healing of wounds and burns, juice has regenerative properties;
- bleeding
- digestive system diseases.
Ointment
How to treat Kalanchoe in adults
Kalanchoe plant is actively used in folk medicine as a cure for many diseases. It can be compared with aloe, but the healing properties of Kalanchoe are the best way to deal with viral diseases. The disease goes much faster.
Kalanchine, a drug popular in medicine, was created on the basis of Kalanchoe, which is used in the treatment of gastroenteritis, burns, frostbite, and nipple cracking in nursing mothers.
How to use Kalanchoe
Juice, plant leaves are used in different ways.
Kalanchoe for the treatment of colds
To treat a runny nose, a decoction or juice from the leaves is used. Sometimes aloe and onion are added to it. In the latter case, it is very important to observe the correct proportions.
Note! The therapeutic effect occurs with mild irritation of the nasal mucosa, which leads to intense sneezing. Thus, a person gets rid of the accumulated pathogenic mucus. For this reason, this plant is sometimes called the "sneezer."
Before use, it is necessary to check whether a person has an allergy to this plant. This is a very important point when using Kalanchoe juice. The plant may unnecessarily irritate the mucous membrane, thereby causing the patient to worsen. But, if everything is done correctly and accurately, then a positive result is guaranteed. Mucus will come out of the sinuses, and it will become easier for a person to breathe.
Kalanchoe decoction
The uniqueness of the remedy lies in the fact that Kalanchoe officinalis is suitable for the treatment of people of all ages.
You can get a healing decoction from Kalanchoe, for which you need leaves, several pieces. They should be filled with 100 ml of water. Boil this mixture, cool completely. It is very important to use a decoction in small doses.
Plant juice
The easiest way is to just squeeze the juice from the leaves, squeezing them between your fingers. If the leaves are dry, they are first crushed, and then carefully filtered through a bandage or gauze. A lot of juice is not needed, only 1-2 drops. For children under 2 years old, Kalanchoe juice is diluted with water. Sometimes you can even just wipe the nasal cavity with a cotton swab dipped in juice.
The juice
The use of nasal drops from Kalanchoe and aloe juice is very useful and effective. They are mixed in equal proportions in the amount of 1-2 drops of each plant. This medicine is the most gentle and gives a mild effect.
Important! If there is no allergy to Kalanchoe, the juice of the plant can be used as a preventative measure. With various epidemics, it is recommended to instill drops in the nose several times a day.
Contraindications Kalanchoe
People with diseases of the liver, kidneys and joints should be more careful about the treatment of Kalanchoe. There may be allergic reactions in lactating and pregnant women (during pregnancy it is generally advisable to refrain from treatment with this method).
Before use, it is better to consult a doctor, especially for people prone to allergies. Also, you can not use the juice of the plant with low pressure, tumors, hepatitis.
Note! In its pure form, Kalanchoe is not suitable for children, because the child may have a burn of the nasal mucosa. It is best to check for an allergic reaction before use to avoid unwanted effects.
All medicines, even if they are natural, should be used after consulting a doctor, this is a prerequisite for treatment.
Traditional medicine recipes
Leaves located as close as possible to the stem of the plant are best suited for the preparation of medicinal tinctures.
- Tincture. This is the first folk remedy. To prepare, you need to finely chop the leaves, pour them with vodka or alcohol, leave in a dark place for two weeks. Then the finished tincture should be stored in the refrigerator. Use for varicose veins, brittle nails, inflammation and wounds. You can rinse your mouth.
Drops
- Ointment. Mix fresh juice with petroleum jelly or fat. Mix thoroughly and keep in a water bath for half an hour. Store the resulting mixture in the refrigerator. It is a good remedy for treating wounds, inflammations, reducing edema (for example, from varicose veins or dark circles under the eyes), as well as when used for cosmetic purposes. Useful for skin diseases, does not cause itching and burning.
- Fresh Juice. Used in ENT diseases, in the early stages they are used a few drops 5 times a day. Thus, it is still possible to treat warts and wounds by fixing the tampon to the problem area with a bandage.
From ear pain
The plant helps with many ailments. The following recipe will help people suffering from ear pain. The tool will relieve severe pain. It is even used for otitis media of moderate severity. It will take 2 tbsp. tablespoons of Kalanchoe juice and 200 g of 40% alcohol. Insist 10 days in the room. For treatment, 1-2 drops of tincture are instilled into the ear.
The use of Kalanchoe for cosmetic purposes
In cosmetology, the Kalanchoe indoor plant has healing properties and, above all, is used to care for problem skin. At home, you can prepare a mask or balm from the juice of the plant.
Mask
First you need to remove the skin from the leaves and gently rub the skin of the face so that the medicinal juice is absorbed into it. After cleaning, apply a nourishing cream. The tonic effect will be noticeable after the first sessions.
Also in this way you can fight freckles or spots on the skin.
Important! It is worth remembering that the juice should not be applied to the area around the eyes, and it is better to clean it before bedtime.
If we talk about Kalanchoe, there are a great many recipes for traditional medicine.
- Juice treats stomach ulcers. To do this, take 1 teaspoon three times a day for a month.
- In case of flu, lubricate the nasal mucosa with juice three times a day.
- For pain in the ear, instill juice 3-4 times a day, 1-2 drops.
- With irritation of the eyelids, wipe 3-4 times a day.
- Rinse the mouth with various inflammations and gum diseases.
- When mastitis 2-3 times a day, do compresses.
- Juice is used for inflammation of the kidneys, tuberculosis, psoriasis, warts, and even with mental and physical fatigue.
Do not forget that the mechanism of action of herbal preparations is not yet fully understood.
Note! If tinctures on Kalanchoe are made at home, you need to store them in dark places at low temperatures. So the concentration of elements giving a therapeutic effect will be maximum, and each useful property of the juice will be preserved.
Kalanchoe: home care
For growing a wonderful flower at home, it is important to take into account some rules.
Basic lighting requirements
Kalanchoe needs good lighting. From morning to two in the afternoon, you need to maintain a bright light (for example, keep a flower on the windowsill). After lunch, there is no need for such intense lighting, so you can move the flower to a darker place. In winter, Kalanchoe needs more light, so the plant is best placed on a windowsill on the south side of the house.
Temperature
Kalanchoe itself feels best at 17-19 ° C, but even if the temperature in the room drops to 5-6 ° C, this will not affect the state of the flower.
Important! That's what it definitely needs to be protected from, it is from heat. At high temperatures, it tries to absorb more moisture, which can cause various diseases or decay.
How to water a room flower
As already mentioned, excess moisture is detrimental to the flower. It’s best to just water it with cool water. When watering, you need to avoid getting water on the surface of the stems and leaves, this leads to their decay. Watering should be moderate so that the earth is moist, but not waterlogged.
The irrigation procedure should be repeated on average once a week. Use cool, settled water.
Due to the fact that the plant accumulates a lot of moisture in the leaves, it can easily tolerate short periods of drought. At the same time, Kalanchoe categorically does not tolerate high humidity. In winter and autumn, watering is carried out twice less.
Important! Dusty leaves just need to be wiped with a slightly damp cloth. It is also necessary to remove wilted inflorescences and diseased leaves that begin to curl, turn yellow and dry, otherwise the flowers may begin to fall off.
Kalanchoe can be propagated. To do this, in May or June, the tops of the shoots are transplanted into a mixture of sand and clay. Young shoots that appear after removal of old inflorescences are well suited for seedlings.
Kalanchoe medicinal flower is a very useful plant that will help with many diseases and their prevention. In addition, some of its species give a beautiful flowering and will become a good decoration for the home. Therapeutic Kalanchoe, home care which is easy and simple, unpretentious. In response to the care, the flower will purify the air in the room, and its juice will be rich in various trace elements. What treats Kalanchoe? Almost everything, this is its uniqueness.
