The most common species of Kalanchoe
About 200 species have the form of Kalanchoe. Under natural conditions, it grows in Australia, South America, Southeast Asia and Africa, although the island of Madagascar is the birthplace of this plant. Kalanchoe belongs to the family of Tolstoyans. All its species have fleshy succulent leaves and stems. Basically, three species of this plant are found in our homes. It is the Kalanchoe of Daigremont (or Degremona), the pinnate and Blosfeldo. Kalanchoe Daigremont and porous are medicinal.
Kalanchoe Dygremonta has greyish-green leaves, with purple spots on the bottom. Sometimes the leaves are folded along the veins and have a length of about 20 centimeters. The main feature of this species is live birth. Babies, provided with roots, are formed from the kidneys, which, in turn, form in the depressions between the teeth of the leaves. When they fall off, they very well take root in the soil. Sometimes this plant is called a "live-bearer". Kalanchoe of this species not only cure many diseases, but also abundantly blooms, although very rarely.
The porous Kalanchoe is a gray-green perennial plant with a large, erect, fleshy stem. The height of the stem reaches from 50 to 100 centimeters. This plant has succulent leaves on short cuttings.
Therapeutic properties of Kalanchoe
The presence of active biological substances depends on the biochemical composition of any plant. And, in turn, the therapeutic properties of any plant depend on it. Kalanchoe is very rich in useful substances. Its leaves contain a lot of tannins, vitamins C and P, which are linked together, because vitamin P retains vitamin C in the body.
Kalanchoe is used to treat many diseases. It is one of the most effective means for treating viral, inflammatory and even fungal diseases. With success it is accepted in the treatment of erysipelas, trophic ulcers, bedsores, various wounds, even purulent. It is also used in the treatment of sinusitis, periodontitis, tonsillitis, stomatitis, gynecological diseases. The Kalanchoe juice successfully heals skin rashes, abscesses, eczema. He also treats conjunctivitis, corneal erosion, burns, and trauma.
Organic substances of protein origin - the enzymes are in huge quantities in the leaves of the Kalanchoe. Increase our immunity is the enzymes that are in the juice of this plant. Enzymes accelerate and excite biochemical processes in our body, improving metabolism.
The leaves of Kalanchoe also contain a lot of aluminum, copper, manganese, calcium and iron. All these substances are very important for our body. Iron is part of hemoglobin and promotes, occurring in cells, chemical transformations. Oxidation-reduction processes will help manganese. Calcium is involved in blood clotting and helps in the formation of bone tissue. Copper helps to produce adrenaline in our body. The work of the heart muscle is helped by magnesium. They have antiparasitic and bactericidal effects on our intestines, have a cholagogic effect, contained in Kalanchoe, organic acids.
Application of Kalanchoe
When treating a disease such as varicose veins, you can prepare an alcohol tincture. It is necessary to fill the crushed leaves of the Kalanchoe with a 0.5-liter jar. Vodka pour the leaves to the neck. Within seven days, let it brew in a dark place, sometimes stirring the contents. When tincture is infused, it should be filtered through gauze or fine calico. For 2-3 months before bed, rub your feet, starting from the foot and up.
With stomatitis, gum disease and periodontal disease, moistened cotton swabs in the Kalanchoe juice will help. They should be applied to sore spots for 15-20 minutes three times a day.
If there is a stuffy nose, as well as an epidemic of flu, for prevention, you need to dig in 2 drops in each nostril twice a day, diluted with water, the Kalanchoe juice. Dilute 3 drops of the plant to 1 drop of water.
If you are worried about psoriasis, you can prepare a mixture that is lubricated by sore spots. In a small container of dark glass, put: 10 ml of honey, eucalyptus oil - 30 ml, 10 ml of Kalanchoe juice. Let it brew for 3 days and can be used.
In case of non-healing wounds, burns, tropical ulcers, apply bandages, previously moistened with Kalanchoe juice, to the sore spots.
The leaves of our plant are used for the preparation of various medicines. It is the juice from the leaves of the Kalanchoe which is its main medicinal property. The plant itself is not watered for a week, then the leaves are cut. For 5-7 days they are placed in a refrigerator, put in a plastic bag. In the process of struggle for life, in plant cells, which occurs at a time when the plant is in a cold place, special substances arise and accumulate. These substances stimulate the vital activity of the cell. It is these substances that are necessary for our body and the unfavorable conditions for plants enhance their formation.
As we see, the Kalanchoe plant has a lot of healing properties. Therefore, it is still one of the most popular indoor plants. If you do not already have this wonderful plant, we advise you to get them.