This tropical plant has long ceased to be exotic; today Kalanchoe can be found in different parts of the planet, where it feels good, if not in natural conditions, then certainly in domestic conditions.
But, do not forget that this is not just a flower that decorates the interior, but also a medicinal plant, the juice of which is used in medicine and cosmetology, both in its pure form and as part of medicinal products.
Kalanchoe juice is a universal medicine; it is not difficult to prepare it yourself; it is enough to take into account some features. And there are so many folk recipes that include this element - you can choose the most suitable one.
The composition of the shoots and leaves of the plant is unique; it consists of a large number of active substances:
- flavonoids;
- vegetable, including fatty acids;
- enzymes;
- micro- and macroelements;
- vitamins of groups P and C;
- high molecular weight carbohydrates;
- tannins.
Thanks to these components, the plant juice has a lot of beneficial properties that make it a universal medicine from nature:
- antiseptic;
- anti-inflammatory;
- antimicrobial;
- hemostatic;
- regenerating;
- healing;
- cardiotonic.
Local application of products with plant juice allows you to normalize metabolic processes in the affected area. They are also recommended to be taken to strengthen vascular walls, remove toxic substances from the body, and cleanse the blood.
A solution with Kalanchoe juice can be drunk to achieve an immunostimulating effect and increase the body's defenses. This makes the medicine effective for the prevention of seasonal colds.
In addition, succulent juice is used to prepare cosmetics that improve the condition of hair and nails.
But in order for Kalanchoe juice to be more effective than pharmaceutical drugs, it must be prepared correctly, maintaining maximum benefits.
Procurement of raw materials
In folk medicine, the juice of this succulent is used fresh and canned. There are many types of succulents, but Kalanchoe Dergemona and Kalanchoe pinnate are commonly used for medicinal purposes. As a rule, decorative varieties of flowers do not have medicinal properties.
It’s not difficult to get it from a flower, but you should take care of the preparatory aspects:
- It is recommended not to water or fertilize the soil 1-2 weeks before cutting the leaves - this will allow the plant to accumulate healing substances.
- Also, you should not change the location of the Kalanchoe and the conditions of its maintenance, especially with regard to lighting and temperature conditions.
- To extract homemade juice, it is better to cut off the lower, fleshy leaves, having previously cleaned them of dust and dirt, but without wetting them with water.
- The cut leaves should be placed in the refrigerator or cellar, wrapped in foil or dark paper. A 10-day exposure will allow the plant to produce biological activators that increase the healing properties of the juice.
- After this, the leaves need to be crushed - in a meat grinder or blender, and then squeezed through a multi-layer gauze napkin. It is not recommended to use metal utensils when preparing the product.
- The finished Kalanchoe juice is placed in the refrigerator until sediment appears. The upper part is drained and used for medicinal purposes.
The benefits of this product last only a few days, even when stored in the cold. But you can increase its shelf life by preserving it with alcohol. To do this, one part of alcohol of 40% strength is mixed with 20 parts of fresh juice.
The tincture is stored in the refrigerator, in a tightly closed container, for a month, maintaining its medicinal properties.
How is succulent juice used?
This natural remedy has found application in a variety of fields of medicine; people have been using it for a long time and it has not lost its relevance to this day.
In gynecology
It is recommended to lubricate tissue damage in the perineum, eroded areas of the cervix, ruptures that occurred during labor, and inflammation of the cervical canal with a product - juice or an ointment prepared on its basis.
When nursing mothers have cracked nipples, doctors advise applying a few drops of healing juice to the damaged area. With regular use of the product, after 5-7 days the cracks will be completely eliminated.
To treat a perineal rupture, it is recommended to use succulent juice as follows:
- Apply a layer of ointment around the damage, you can use synthomycin or furacilin;
- Soak a 4-5 layer gauze napkin with medicinal juice and apply it to the wound for 5-7 minutes.
The duration of treatment is 5 days, but such therapy should be carried out only after consulting a specialist.
Treatment of wounds and burns
Succulent juice has bactericidal and wound-healing effects, therefore, it is often used to treat damaged skin. The most effective way to apply the composition is as follows:
- The area around the wound must be treated with furatsilin or an alcohol-containing liquid.
- The juice of the plant should be drawn into a syringe with a small-diameter needle and irrigated with it on the affected area.
- Then, over the wound or ulcer, you should apply a compress - a gauze cloth moistened with juice, cut exactly to the size of the damage.
If the wound has festered, an antibiotic can be added to the juice, enhancing the antibacterial property of the natural remedy. Your doctor will tell you how to do this correctly.
When pain and burning occurs when applying the medicinal composition to burns and other skin lesions, it is advisable to dilute the herbal medicine with novocaine, a 0.5-1% solution in a 1:1 ratio.
The bandage does not change during the day; it is enough to moisten it a couple of times with a medicinal liquid. When treating wounds in diabetics, it is recommended to add insulin to the healing composition. The course of therapy lasts on average 4-5 weeks.
Therapy of purulent infections
To treat boils, felons, diffuse purulent inflammations, abscesses, use succulent juice in its pure form, and also use it to prepare creams, ointments, solutions for lotions and compresses. It is recommended to add St. John's wort oil extract to the medicine as an additional component.
The methods of using natural medicine are different, but the following treatment is considered the most effective:
- The wound or opened lesion is covered with a compress with St. John's wort oil.
- The procedure should be done until the inflammation decreases and the wound begins to heal.
- Then you should replace the compresses with bandages with Kalanchoe ointment - it is prepared from 20 g of succulent juice, 0.125 g of furazolidone and novocaine and 50 g of anhydrous lanolin; All ingredients are mixed and a composition similar to heavy cream is obtained.
St. John's wort oil has a powerful bactericidal effect, and Kalanchoe ointment has a healing effect. With this double action, the disease can be cured 2 times faster.
Treatment of bedsores
In this case, the previous technique is used, as with trophic skin defects and infectious suppurations. The affected tissues are treated with a solution of Kalanchoe juice, and then a compress is applied for the whole day, which, after drying, is re-moistened with the medicine. In the first days it should be replaced daily, and after 3-day therapy - once every 3 days. During breaks, you can apply a layer of a product with a softening effect to the affected area - ointment with Vaseline, zinc, etc.
Treatment of eyes with Kalanchoe juice
- burns and injuries to the organ of vision;
- keratitis;
- damage to the cornea;
- retinal dystrophy.
Drops from Kalanchoe can be instilled into the conjunctival cavity, pure or diluted: take one part of isotonic solution or 0.5% novocaine solution for one part of juice. But, before use, consultation with an ophthalmologist is required.
Succulent juice for flu, colds and nasopharyngeal diseases
This folk natural remedy is actively used to treat such ailments, including in children:
- For a sore throat
Succulent juice is diluted with boiled and cooled water in a 1:1 ratio. You should gargle with the solution every four hours, and if possible, more often.
- For tonsillitis
Kalanchoe can be used to treat inflammation of the tonsils only in uncomplicated forms of the disease. Therapy consists of regularly washing the tonsils with various solutions: furatsilin, iodine, Kalanchoe tincture. For the procedure, a special syringe for intralarynx infusion is used, the event is carried out every other day.
- For inflammation of the maxillary sinus
To treat the disease, for preventive purposes, as well as for other inflammatory ailments of the nasopharynx, take succulent juice and dilute it in water 1:5. It is recommended to instill such nasal drops with Kalanchoe 2 drops into each nasal passage, 2-5 times a day.
If the procedure is carried out correctly, after 1-2 minutes you will feel the urge to sneeze. In this way, the maxillary sinuses are cleansed and after 3-4 days the symptoms of inflammation disappear.
You can rinse your mouth and throat with this solution to get rid of the inflammatory process that accompanies tonsillitis, laryngitis, and sore throat.
- For rhinitis
A remedy with succulent juice helps get rid of swelling of the mucous membrane, inflammation, nasal congestion and difficulty breathing. When you have a runny nose, herbalists advise drinking an infusion with lemon balm or St. John's wort, adding 1 teaspoon each of Kalanchoe juice and honey.
Children should use this herbal remedy with caution. On the first day, it is enough to drop 1 drop of the composition into each nasal passage and observe for signs of an allergic reaction. You can continue treatment and increase the dose only if there are no negative effects - hyperemia, swelling, etc.
Therapy of ear diseases with succulent juice
In order for the composition with the plant to help with ear inflammation, it is important to know how to drip Kalanchoe juice into the ear canals. For purulent otitis media, it is recommended to instill the product into both ears during the day and cover with a cotton swab. At night, you can insert a gauze or cotton swab soaked in alcohol infusion of the succulent into the ear canal.
You can prepare a mixture of aloe and Kalanchoe juices - this remedy is highly effective for ear diseases. It is recommended to instill it warm, place a cotton wool pad and wrap your head with a scarf to enhance the effect of the medicine.
To be cured, you need 3-4 procedures a day, which are carried out until the unpleasant symptoms disappear.
Kalanchoe for tuberculosis
Unfortunately, this disease cannot be cured using plant juice, but by including it in the main therapy, its effectiveness can be significantly increased. The remedy is taken orally - a spoonful of alcohol tincture in a quarter glass of water, 4 times a day before meals. The maximum duration of the course is 12 weeks.
Taking the tincture is combined with anti-tuberculosis medications and other folk remedies prescribed by a phthisiatrician.
About precautions and contraindications
As a rule, any, even herbal, medicine has contraindications, although there are fewer of them than for medications. The disadvantages of Kalanchoe include its fairly high allergenicity. When applying the juice to the skin, signs of allergy may occur - irritation, rash, itching. Similar symptoms are possible when taking the drug orally. Because of this factor, it is not recommended to use succulent juice for children under 3 years of age. The most dangerous consequence of an allergic reaction is anaphylactic shock, in which suffocation occurs due to swelling of the mucous membranes in the respiratory tract.
The juice of the plant should be used with great caution in the following pathological conditions and diseases and only after consulting a doctor.
Our article will tell you more about this amazing plant and its effects.
Any of the varieties of this plant is used. At home, you can usually find the Degremon variety, a characteristic representative of this large family. It is distinguished by a fleshy stem and triangular leaves with a glossy, slightly curved surface. Along the edges they are usually framed by so-called brood buds - children with a well-developed root system that can immediately take root after separation from the mother plant.
Ornamental Kalanchoe species are also suitable for use for medicinal purposes, but this requires several plants, because they are all compact in size. Degremona, in contrast, is quite tall and can grow more than 40 centimeters throughout the year. Pruning also does not interfere with the development of Kalanchoe, and for some species it is a prerequisite for good care.
The chemical composition of Kalanchoe juice is quite complex; it consists of organic acids, vitamins, microelements, tannins and mineral salts. Such diversity acts as a natural “doping” for the body. Biologically active substances help increase overall tone and resistance.
This amazing flower is especially useful for the prevention of colds and flu.
It acts as a natural air purifier and disinfectant, killing viruses and bacteria, so it is very important to always have this plant on hand both at home and at work.
Useful properties of Kalanchoe:
- Strong anti-inflammatory effect.
- Antibacterial effect.
- Cleanses the blood.
- Promotes healing of wounds and burns.
- Removes toxins from the body.
- Immunostimulating effect.
In addition, Kalanchoe boasts positively charged energy. Being in the apartment, it contributes to a favorable atmosphere, gives strength and improves the general condition of the household.
Medicinal properties and contraindications of Kalanchoe
There can be many recipes, because this plant can be used not only outside, but also inside. To prepare a healing potion, freshly prepared or canned Kalanchoe juice is used.
Based on this component, external forms of medicines can be prepared: ointments, gels and compresses. An alcohol tincture of Kalanchoe is also used, which can be stored for a long time without losing the therapeutic effect.
Basic preparation nuances:
- A plant that is at least two years old is best suited, so the result will be more noticeable.
- Before use, it is necessary to carry out preparatory measures. The plant is not watered or fertilized at least a week before cutting the leaves. This will allow biologically active substances to accumulate. Also, you should not move the pot with Kalanchoe to another place or change the lighting and temperature conditions.
- The lower leaves are cut off, dust and dirt are wiped with a clean cloth, but under no circumstances are they washed with water.
- After cutting, the leaves are placed in a cool place, first wrapped in an opaque cloth. The bottom shelf of the refrigerator or cellar is perfect.
- Extreme aging of the leaves will allow you to concentrate all the beneficial substances as much as possible. Similar actions are also recommended for obtaining juice from another indoor “savior” - aloe. Cut leaves must be stored in the refrigerator for at least 10 days.
- To obtain juice, it is advisable to use wooden spoons and glassware so that the active components do not come into contact with metal objects.
- The squeezed juice must be left in the refrigerator for several days to allow sediment to settle. Only the top part of the liquid is used.
After all the manipulations, you can use the finished juice or “preserve” it with a vodka solution. To do this, take one part juice, 10 parts vodka and the same amount of water. The resulting mixture can be stored in the refrigerator for no more than a month. You can also purchase ready-made Kalanchoe juice at the pharmacy, as well as preparations based on this component.
Alcohol tincture is also widely used in folk medicine. To do this, the juice prepared according to the above algorithm is mixed with undiluted vodka in the proportion of 2 tablespoons of juice per 200 ml of vodka.
Kalanchoe cream is often used for cosmetic purposes and the treatment of various dermatological problems. You can also prepare it yourself. To do this, you need to take 30 ml of juice and mix with 50 g of petroleum jelly or lanolin, which you first melt a little in a water bath. It must be stored in the refrigerator.
Despite the relative safety of traditional medicine, any treatment with Kalanchoe, as well as the use of drugs based on it, must be agreed with the attending physician. This is primarily due to the risk of side effects, as well as the development of allergic reactions.
Contraindications for the use of Kalanchoe:
- Individual intolerance.
- Pregnancy.
- Low blood pressure.
- Neoplasms.
- Liver diseases, especially cirrhosis and hepatitis.
It is not forbidden to use Kalanchoe in childhood, but for this it is advisable to dilute it in half with water and not use alcohol tinctures.
Instructions for use of Kalanchoe juice
It is necessary to use various medications only after consulting a doctor, this is especially important when taking medications orally. Kalanchoe juice and infusion have a pronounced antiseptic and regenerative effect.
Most often you can find recipes for using Kalanchoe for a runny nose. Few people avoided this specific procedure in childhood. When Kalanchoe is instilled into the nose, involuntary sneezing appears, which quickly and effectively clears the sinuses.
This is not the only beneficial use of this plant; the entire spectrum cannot be placed within one article, especially since every day the properties of Kalanchoe are finding other evidence of their power.
Any use requires prior approval and compliance with possible contraindications, for example, Kalanchoe is not prescribed during pregnancy even when treating a common runny nose.
Treatment with Kalanchoe at home
- Kalanchoe juice for a runny nose is used in its pure form for adults. To do this, drop two drops into each nostril at least four times a day. Kalanchoe for a runny nose for children is diluted in half with boiled water, or simply lubricated the nasal passage for disinfection.
- Treatment of tonsillitis (tonsillitis) is carried out as follows: dilute the juice in half with warm water and gargle as often as possible until complete recovery.
- Rub the juice into the gums three times a day, rinse the mouth with a weak solution for periodontal disease and other gum diseases.
- To relieve toothache, use a cotton swab moistened with juice and apply it to the sore spot.
- Otitis media can also be cured by instilling two drops of tincture into the ear three times a day, and then plugging the passage with a cotton swab dipped in the solution.
Having an excellent antiseptic effect, the components of the plant are able to quickly and effectively heal wounds and inflammatory processes on the skin. Kalanchoe will help with trophic ulcers, burns, acne and even varicose veins, the main conditions: high-quality raw materials and regular use.
- Gauze compresses soaked in juice are used to treat purulent and trophic wounds. The dressing is changed once a day.
- Burns can also be cured with this wonderful medicine. To do this, it is enough to apply sterile gauze with Kalanchoe juice.
- Varicose veins respond well to daily rubbing with alcohol tincture. The course is two weeks, after a break of 10 days and again until complete recovery.
- Bedsores can also be lubricated with fresh plant juice, this helps restore natural tone and blood supply to the tissues.
- Pharmacy or homemade ointment works well against insect bites, joint pain, eczema and bruises.
- For acne, it is enough to lubricate the damaged areas with fresh juice until the symptoms disappear.
- Home cosmetology also often uses the active components of this plant to create masks and creams. A good action will help soothe inflamed skin, slightly whitening and smoothing its surface.
- A decoction of the leaves can be used as an additional means of healing postoperative sutures and scars.
- Fungal diseases can be successfully treated with juice lotions. The compress must be changed three times a day, using a fresh one each time.
- A Kalanchoe leaf with cut skin is applied to warts, areas affected by eczema and psoriasis.
When taken orally, the juice of this amazing plant can increase hemoglobin, strengthen the body's natural immune defense, and even cope with ulcers and other gastrointestinal diseases.
How to use Kalanchoe orally
- A teaspoon of juice three times a day can cure stomach ulcers in complex therapy.
- Diseases of the genitourinary system are also treated using a similar scheme.
- Kalanchoe tincture boosts immunity and can protect the body from seasonal colds and flu. It is especially useful to take it if you are surrounded by people already sick with the flu.
Kalanchoe has a special effect on the structure of the eye apparatus. The use of such funds must be agreed upon with a specialist. Contraindications for Kalanchoe are listed earlier, but even in the absence of any, the dosage regimen and possible dosage are adjusted on an individual basis.
Kalanchoe for eye treatment
- You can restore vision according to the following scheme: a tablespoon of alcohol tincture three times a day. The course of treatment is two weeks, after which you need to take a break for 10 days, then again for two weeks.
- Welding burns can be treated by placing one drop in each eye every four hours. You can alternate Kalanchoe and calendula.
- Conjunctivitis and blepharitis are treated with juice dripped into the eyes, two to three drops three times a day.
The above ways to use a home healer are not a complete list. Traditional medicine actively uses it together with its main “competitor” - indoor aloe, which has also long been known as an effective means of home therapy.
Other uses of the plant's medicinal juice
- Lubricate cracked nipples with fresh juice during lactation. Before feeding, rinse with warm water.
- You can use decoction compresses in the early stages of mastitis.
- For tuberculosis, as an additional restorative agent, one teaspoon half an hour before meals. Long-term use will ensure maximum effectiveness. Can also be used as a means of prevention if there is a sick person in the house.
- Daily intake of Kalanchoe can increase hemoglobin levels. To do this, it is enough to eat two leaves of the plant or a tablespoon of “babies”. This must be done on an empty stomach, half an hour before the next meal.
- Cervical erosion and other gynecological diseases are treated using cotton swabs with juice. The treatment regimen must be prescribed by a doctor. The course is at least two weeks.
Kalanchoe is a medicinal plant, long known for its unique properties.
Simple and effective recipes will help with a wide variety of problems. Most often, fresh or canned juice from a pharmacy is used, as well as alcohol tinctures and ointments that you can make yourself. The unique chemical composition of active natural ingredients makes it an excellent antiseptic and also helps to cope with many diseases.
How to properly use Kalanchoe to treat various ailments is described in our article. The product has some limitations and contraindications, so consultation with a doctor before use is required.
Kalanchoe- a magnificent home plant that has been used by our ancestors for medicinal purposes since ancient times. Traditional medicine includes a huge variety of recipes for self-preparing medicines from this plant. Due to its medicinal properties, Kalanchoe is called “House Doctor”, “Indoor Ginseng”, “Plant of Life”, etc. Many people today keep these beautiful plants not only because of their unusually beautiful shapes and colors, but also because of their ability to neutralize, stop bleeding, relieve pain, heal wounds, etc.
As I said in the article “Homemade Kalanchoe”, scientists already know more than 200 species of these plants, most of which are used not only in folk medicine, but also in traditional medicine to create medicines. All domestic species of Kalanchoe have healing properties: Blossfelda, Kalanchoe peristoje and, of course, the viviparous plant bryophyllum. But, despite the fact that they have been used in folk medicine for many years, traditional medicine for a long time did not recognize the healing properties of this flower. Only in the middle of the 20th century did Kalanchoe juice begin to be used for external treatment in official medicine.
For a long time, Kalanchoe has been competing for first place in medicinal properties with such a well-known house plant as aloe. But, the plant that you are reading about in this article from the House of Knowledge is a leader in anti-inflammatory processes, and is also superior to aloe in the fight against viruses and the diseases they cause.
Medicinal properties of Kalanchoe.
The thick, fleshy leaves of Kalanchoe contain a huge amount of vitamins P and C, so-called tannins, potassium, aluminum, copper, manganese, calcium, organic acids, polysaccharides, flavonoids, etc. All this together makes Kalanchoe (leaves and juice) a real healer. When purchasing various medications, ointments, drops in pharmacies, you may not even suspect that the basis of many of them is Kalanchoe. Traditional medicine has been using it for a long time to treat runny nose, sinusitis, rhinitis, stop bleeding, heal wounds, burns, etc. Alcohol tinctures are also made from this plant.
Traditional medicines from Kalanchoe.
Pharmacies sell medicines based on the juice and pulp of Kalanchoe leaves. Ointments are made from this plant to treat boils, scratches and other skin lesions. Kalanchoe juice and tinctures from it are used for diseases of the mouth, nose and skin.
Of all the parts of Kalanchoe used to treat diseases, juice is considered the most universal, as it has strong wound-healing, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, and due to the huge amount of vitamins it contains, it is used for vitamin deficiencies and severe mental and physical fatigue. Kalanchoe juice is used to treat skin injuries, namely wounds, frostbite, burns, trophic ulcers, bedsores and even necrosis (death) of tissue. For the best effect, it is better to prepare an ointment from the juice.
Kalanchoe juice. How to get Kalanchoe juice.
The juice of any species of Kalanchoe is usually obtained from its fleshy lower leaves. To do this, carefully cut off the fleshiest leaves from the plant (usually the lower ones) and place them in a dark bag in the refrigerator on the bottom shelf for a couple of days. It is believed that under such conditions they will acquire biologically active properties. Then remove the Kalanchoe leaves from the refrigerator, rinse well under running water and chop with a knife or press through a garlic press to obtain a paste. Then soak gauze in water (3-4 layers) and squeeze it well. After this, put the pulp on it, gather the edges together and squeeze the Kalanchoe so that the yellow juice seeps through the gauze. This is Kalanchoe juice, which can be stored in a closed glass jar in the refrigerator at a temperature from 1 0 C to 10 0 C. But even with this storage method, Kalanchoe juice has a short shelf life (up to 7 days), so try to make it as much as possible , as needed for several immediate applications.
How to store Kalanchoe juice or preserve Kalanchoe juice.
So that Kalanchoe juice can retain its beneficial qualities for a long time, mix it with regular vodka:
- Fresh Kalanchoe juice - 10 parts;
- Vodka - 1-2 parts.
Pour the resulting mixture into a jar, close the lid tightly and place in the refrigerator away from the freezer. In this form, Kalanchoe juice can retain its medicinal properties for up to 2 years.
Kalanchoe ointment for the treatment of skin lesions.
It is better not to apply Kalanchoe juice directly to wounds, as it will not give the desired effect, but will only cause a burning sensation. It is better to make a special ointment from it, which is used in the treatment of injuries such as scratches, wounds, burns, frostbite, etc.
To create such an ointment, pinch off fresh Kalanchoe leaves, chop with a knife or through a garlic press and squeeze the juice out of the resulting pulp through cheesecloth. After that, mix it with lanolin and petroleum jelly. Store the resulting ointment in a sealed jar in the refrigerator.
Proportions for Kalanchoe ointment:
- Kalanchoe juice - 30ml;
- Lanolin - 50g;
- Vaseline - 50g.
This ointment is best suited for the treatment of skin diseases, and unlike concentrated juice, it will not cause severe burning and itching.
Alcohol tincture of Kalanchoe.
To obtain a 0.5 liter jar of healing tincture from Kalanchoe, finely chop enough of its leaves with a knife to fill half the jar with the resulting pulp. Then add 0.5 liters of vodka or alcohol, then close the jar with a lid and place it in a cool and dark place to infuse for 1-1.5 weeks (for example, in the refrigerator). In this case, it is necessary to shake the jar daily so that the air comes out faster and its contents are mixed. After 7 days, you can strain the tincture through cheesecloth (2-3 layers) to separate the crushed leaves. As a result, you will receive a full jar of Kalanchoe tincture.
Water tincture of Kalanchoe.
To obtain an aqueous tincture, make 1 tablespoon of pulp from the fleshy leaves. To do this, chop them with a knife or press them through a garlic press. After this, pour the pulp into a small saucepan and add 0.5 cups of water to it, then leave for about 1 hour. Then put the ingredients on the fire and boil for 3-5 minutes. After the tincture has cooled, strain it through gauze folded in 2-3 layers. Store the water tincture of Kalanchoe in the refrigerator.
If you need more tincture, then use 1 part Kalanchoe and 5 parts water to obtain it.
The use of Kalanchoe in folk medicine in the treatment of diseases.
As I already said, Kalanchoe is a houseplant that is used as medicine. To do this, use juice, tincture, crushed leaf pulp or ointment, the recipes for which are given above. Before use, I recommend consulting with your doctor.
So, what is treated with this miracle plant?
Runny nose in adults.
If a runny nose appears, then squeeze out the Kalanchoe and, without diluting it, bury it in both nostrils 2-3 times a day. This remedy is most effective if a runny nose is just beginning.
Runny nose in children. Treatment with Kalanchoe juice.
If your child has a runny nose, it can be quickly and easily cured with Kalanchoe bryophyllum. To begin, squeeze fresh leaves from the fleshy leaves of the plant and dilute with boiled water (1:1). Then put this solution of Kalanchoe juice in the children’s nose and the runny nose will quickly go away.
Consult your doctor before use, as Kalanchoe juice causes sneezing and may cause otitis media. If the child is not prone to otitis media, then feel free to treat a runny nose with Kalanchoe bryophyllum juice.
Cold. Treatment with Kalanchoe flower.
Freshly squeezed Kalanchoe is used to treat colds. Apply drops to their nose (10-15 drops). The juice will also enter the oral cavity through the nose, which will prevent or help quickly overcome a runny nose and sore throat.
Angina. Treatment with Kalanchoe flower.
To treat sore throat, use gargling, squeezed from several Kalanchoe leaves. This should be done at least 3-4 times a day.
Tracheitis. Treatment with Kalanchoe flower.
Tracheitis is an inflammatory process of the mucous membrane of the trachea, which can be soothed and treated by drinking 1 tbsp. a spoonful of the mixture and honey (50/50) twice a day - in the morning before breakfast and in the evening before bed.
Burn. Treatment with Kalanchoe flower - 1.
If you get a burn, cut off the Kalanchoe leaf as soon as possible and rinse it under water. Then make cuts on its lower part with a fork or knife, after which juice will appear on the leaf. Apply this Kalanchoe leaf to the burn and wrap it with a bandage. Over time, the burn will be healed.
Burn. Treatment with Kalanchoe flower - 2.
As soon as you get a burn, tear off an adult leaf from the Kalanchoe and chop it with a knife on a board. Then wrap the resulting pulp in gauze (bandage) and apply it to the burn, then wrap it with a bandage so that it holds well.
Frostbite. Treatment with Kalanchoe flower.
Frostbite can be treated with Kalanchoe in the same way as a burn. To do this, simply apply a paste of crushed sheets wrapped in gauze to the frostbitten area. To keep the “drug” in place, wrap it with a bandage.
Stomach ulcer. Treatment with Kalanchoe flower.
If an exacerbation of a stomach ulcer occurs, it will help you stop it. To do this, squeeze the juice out of the leaves and drink 1 teaspoon 20-30 minutes before each meal. Soon the exacerbation of the disease will stop, but I still recommend consulting a doctor.
Gastritis. Treatment with Kalanchoe flower.
If you feel abdominal pain and nausea that worsen after eating, then you have gastritis, which occurs from poor diet and bad habits. Gastritis with low acidity is treated with Kalanchoe leaves. To do this, chop several freshly picked leaves with a knife so that they turn out to be a paste. Then pour 1 tablespoon of the gruel into a small saucepan and pour 0.5 cups of water into it. Then put everything on the fire, boil for about 3 minutes and remove from the heat. After cooling, strain the resulting liquid through a watering can covered with gauze folded in 2-3 layers. For treatment, drink 1 tbsp. spoon of the resulting juice 20-30 minutes before meals.
Tonsillitis. Treatment with Kalanchoe flower.
To treat a disease such as tonsillitis, squeeze it into a glass, add a little warm water and gargle frequently with this solution.
Bedsores. Treatment with Kalanchoe flower.
According to science, bedsores are dystrophic and ulcerative-nocrotic changes in tissues subjected to systematic pressure and accompanied by disorders of nervous trophism and blood circulation. They can be treated with the help of rubbing the damaged areas with it. Also apply dressings made from crushed leaves of this plant. In the early stages, change it every day, and later every 2-3 days. After removing the bandages, be sure to let the skin rest for 10-30 minutes, lubricating it with Vaseline or zinc ointment during this period.
Phlebeurysm. Treatment with Kalanchoe flower.
Treatment of this disease is carried out with the help of Kalanchoe, or rather with the help of it. To get rid of varicose veins, rub the tincture twice a day (after waking up and before going to bed), starting from the bottom (foot) and gradually moving up to the knees.
Pimples. Treatment with Kalanchoe flower.
To get rid of acne, use Kalanchoe leaves and juice diluted with purified water.
Gingivitis, periodontal disease and stomatitis. Treatment with Kalanchoe flower.
To treat gingivitis, periodontal disease and stomatitis, rinse your mouth with Kalanchoe or freshly squeezed juice from its leaves, which can also be rubbed directly into the gums.
Inflammation of the urinary system. Treatment with Kalanchoe flower.
To cure inflammation of the urinary system, drink 1 teaspoon 3 times a day.
Otitis. Treatment with Kalanchoe flower.
Used to treat otitis
The houseplant Kalanchoe is popularly called the “home healer.” And not in vain, because the medicinal properties of Kalanchoe are much higher than the decorative ones. Although the plant looks great on a window in a flower pot. The genus Kalanchoe is numerous - there are almost two hundred species. The medicinal plant's leaves and stems have a rich dark green color and a dense, juicy, fleshy structure.
Kalanchoe juice: medicinal properties
The juice of the indoor doctor, Kalanchoe pinnata, is widely used for medicinal purposes. It has pronounced anti-inflammatory and wound-healing medicinal properties. Thanks to tannins, Kalanchoe juice helps stop bleeding and prevents the development of sepsis. And how many useful substances it contains! These are organic acids, vitamins C, P, tannins, carotene, various enzymes, flavonoids, antioxidants, iron, calcium, copper, magnesium, selenium. The list of valuables is far from complete.
The antiseptic and bactericidal properties of Kalanchoe are weak, therefore, to enhance the antimicrobial effect, it is recommended to combine the juice with other medicinal plants, and in the case of purulent wounds, even with antibiotic ointments.
In order for Kalanchoe juice to exhibit maximum medicinal properties, it must be “extracted” according to the rules. First, large green leaves are picked from the plant, which are then stored in a dark and cool place (2-8 degrees) for 4-5 days. Then the leaves are cut with a knife or turned in a meat grinder, after which, wrapped in gauze, the juice is squeezed out. It also needs to be placed in a cool place (up to 10 degrees), where it can be kept for two days. Strain before use. The healing liquid can even be preserved, always in sterilized jars. The preparation of the medicine is perfectly stored in the refrigerator for up to 12 months.
Use of Kalanchoe juice in folk medicine
Fresh or canned juice is used for compresses and lotions for bedsores, ulcers, boils, ulcers, and long-term non-healing wounds. It helps with eczema, skin rashes, burns, mosquito bites and mosquito bites.
To treat cervical erosion, tampons are soaked in fresh juice. It can also be used to lubricate cracked nipples.
There is no better healer for runny noses and colds than Kalanchoe. 2 drops, diluted 1:2 with boiled water, can be instilled into each nostril even for small children. For influenza, bronchitis, tuberculosis, the drug is taken orally - 1/3 tsp. juice diluted with water 1:3. Strictly after meals and no more than 2 times a day.
How to prepare a tincture of Kalanchoe leaves for diseased veins
Varicose veins are a common ailment. The condition can be alleviated with the help of tincture. To prepare it, take a handful of leaves, chop them finely and put them in a half-liter jar - exactly half. Top it up with vodka, cover it with paper, wrap it in cloth and put it in a dark pantry for a week. The prepared tincture is rubbed onto diseased veins daily. The course of treatment is 10-12 weeks.
Kalanchoe ointment: recipe
Previously, the medicinal properties of ready-made ointment with Kalanchoe were actively used in surgery. It is not at all difficult to prepare a wound-healing ointment from a medicinal plant at home (instead of lanolin, you can use any other natural fat - for example, badger). You will need 20 ml of juice and 40 grams of lanolin. Mix the ingredients until smooth, add pharmaceutical Vaseline - a little so that the mixture acquires the consistency of an ointment. Can be stored in the refrigerator in a closed bottle.
Kalanchoe is an amazing necrosis (tissue death) suppressant that helps to quickly heal wounds. From bedsores, burns and trophic ulcers to gynecological erosions, from stomatitis and gingivitis to inflamed vascular tissue.
Kalanchoe has a rich chemical composition and versatile medicinal properties. The plant is used both in folk medicine and in official medical practice.
Kalanchoe is a whole genus of plants, which has about two hundred different species. All of them belong to the Crassulaceae family.
Among the many representatives of this genus, three species can be distinguished, which are most often used for medical practice. These plants and the features of their use will be discussed in this article.
A first aid kit or a home healer in a flowerpot is what people call this amazing plant. Many peoples around the world have known since ancient times what unique healing properties Kalanchoe leaves have. But traditional medicine and herbal medicine are still studying this plant and finding more and more new properties.
Kalanchoe Degremona
In official medicine they use:
- With a runny nose.
- To stop bleeding.
- As a wound-healing agent.
- For frostbite.
The medicinal power lies in the above-ground parts of the plant - the stem and leaves. Juice is obtained from them, which has anti-inflammatory properties. Plant material prepared from leaves stimulates healing and cleansing of wounds from necrotic particles. Nowadays, pharmacies sell many drugs for rhinitis made on the basis of Kalanchoe, as well as dosage forms “Kalanchoe Ointment” and “Kalanchoe Juice”, which are produced in bottles or ampoules. They are used as prescribed by the attending physician.
In folk medicinal practice, the plant is used in the following cases:
- with a runny nose, including sinusitis;
- with prostatitis;
- from calluses;
- with bleeding;
- For ;
- with varicose veins.
The plant has fantastic regenerating and disinfecting properties. Its leaves are widely used for healing wounds and other similar problems.
Kalanchoe Degremona is quite unpretentious. If you do not water it for a long time, the plant continues to grow painlessly and develop further, receiving moisture from the air. Having watered it abundantly, you don’t have to worry about the flowerpot for about a month.
Kalanchoe pinnate
Often this plant is grown to decorate the home, unaware of its medicinal properties. Those who are familiar with Kalanchoe pinnate call it “domestic ginseng.” It rarely blooms at home. The yellow-pink flowers are tubular in shape, 2-3 cm long and about 1 cm in diameter, collected in axillary inflorescences.
The leaves are pinnate, serrated along the edges, quite large, sometimes reaching up to 20 cm in length and 12 cm in width. Buds are formed in the recesses of the teeth, which are used for vegetative propagation.
The plant was simply grown as an ornamental flower for quite a long time. Only after 1960 did scientists begin to study Kalanchoe leaves and discovered many useful substances. But it is still not known exactly what substances provide the therapeutic effect. But, nevertheless, the plant is used in scientific medicine:
- For rheumatism.
- To normalize high blood pressure.
- For kidney stone disease.
- As an anti-inflammatory.
- For wound healing.
For the production of preparations from Kalanchoe pinnate, the plant was introduced into industrial culture. They are used externally in dental (gingivitis, stomatitis), surgical (ulcers, wounds) and gynecological, obstetric (cervical erosion, perineal ruptures) practice.
In folk medicine, the plant is also well known and quite widely used:
- with sore throat;
- from a runny nose;
- for the prevention and treatment of colds;
- as an anti-inflammatory;
- from skin diseases;
- for hemorrhoids;
- from swelling in the legs.
Crushed Kalanchoe leaves are added to sauces, salads, and purees for patients with diabetes, stomach ulcers, toxicosis, and other diseases.
Also a very famous species of Kalanchoe. Very often it is grown as an ornamental plant. It has fleshy leaves up to 5 cm. It blooms for quite a long time, up to several weeks. This period begins in winter and can last until May. Forms up to 8 inflorescences. They come in white, red, orange. Each inflorescence consists of 20-25 tubular flowers.
All three types of Kalanchoe have many similar properties and help with the same diseases. Kalanchoe Blossfeld has proven itself well in the treatment of:
- Inflammatory processes in the eyes and gums.
- Wound, ulcer.
- Infectious diseases.
- Wart, acne.
- Cracks in the skin.
- Liver and stomach diseases.
- Allergic cough.
During pregnancy and childbirth, preparations made from Kalanchoe juice heal cracks in the nipples of nursing mothers, as well as ruptures that occur during the passage of the fetus through the birth canal.
Chemical composition of Kalanchoe leaves
Kalanchoe is a home medicinal plant, all of whose benefits lie in its fleshy green leaves. Scientists studied the chemical composition of the flower and found in it:
- polysaccharides (up to 35-40%);
- organic acids (citric, isocitric, malic, oxalic, acetic);
- tannins (0.032%);
- flavonoids (up to 8.05%, the main one is gealine bioside);
- glycosides;
- enzymes;
- lectins;
- minerals (calcium, magnesium, aluminum, iron, copper, silicon, manganese);
- vitamin P, C.
Such a rich and diverse composition of Kalanchoe leaves provides the plant with high biological activity and medicinal properties.
Contraindications
Preparation and storage rules
The mechanism of biological activity of medicines made from Kalanchoe leaves still remains a mystery. Scientists suggest that the medicinal properties of the plant, in addition to a rich complex of chemical compounds, are based on biogenic stimulants formed during the technological process used to obtain juice.
Long-term exposure of harvested leaves at low temperatures in the dark causes the accumulation of biogenic stimulants in them, which are important for the treatment of many diseases. This method is also used to make aloe vera preparations.
Let's get acquainted with the method of preparing juice, which is used for runny nose and sinusitis.
It is better to use leaves of Kalanchoe Degremona. The first thing to do is stop watering the plant a week before harvesting.
After the leaves are cut, they are placed in a dark, cool place for another week. After which they are finely chopped and ground (for example, with a wooden spoon or masher). Then the mass obtained from the leaves is passed through several layers of gauze and squeezed thoroughly. The result is a concentrated liquid that can be stored in the refrigerator for two years.
Folk recipes
People have long looked closely at this plant and noticed what healing properties it has. As a result of the rich and varied practice of using Kalanchoe, many ways of using it have accumulated, depending on the disease that needed to be cured.
Fresh leaves
If you are physically or mentally exhausted, you should chew Kalanchoe leaves. After 15-20 minutes there will be a surge of vitality, and fatigue will pass. If you have vitamin deficiency, eat one teaspoon of the daughter shoots in the morning or add them to dishes.
For diarrhea, eat a Kalanchoe leaf at short intervals. The disorder will pass without a trace. For psoriasis and other skin diseases, apply crushed leaves to the affected areas. For burns, keep the leaves for at least two hours.
Juice
Gargle with a solution of water and Kalanchoe juice for tonsillitis, as well as in case of dental diseases, for example, stomatitis, gingivitis. Applications prepared from the juice of the plant can be applied to inflamed gums. For ear pain, instill the juice 1-2 drops at least three times a day. For inflammation of the eyelids, drip 3-4 times a day.
Take the juice orally for tuberculosis and other lung diseases. Erosion of the cervix will quickly heal if applications are made. For pyelonephritis, take a teaspoon of healing liquid three times a day.
Infusion
For sore throats and stomatitis, rinse the mouth with the following decoction. Boil two tablespoons of finely chopped leaves in 200 ml of water for a couple of minutes. Allow the solution to stretch, then filter off the precipitate and apply warm at least three times a day.
Alcohol tincture
Used to treat varicose veins. It is necessary to fill a half-liter container with chopped Kalanchoe leaves, add vodka and leave for a week. Use for rubbing.
Ointment
To treat ulcers, boils and other skin lesions, mix 30 g of juice, 50 g of lanolin and the same amount of petroleum jelly.
Kalanchoe for the treatment of runny nose in children
Any mother tries not to overfill her child with synthetic drugs. You should especially give preference to natural remedies if you are talking about a small child. Kalanchoe can be used not only to treat a runny nose, but also for prevention, especially during the cold season.
For these purposes, diluted juice or decoction prepared from the leaves of the plant is used. Other ingredients can be added to these preparations, for example, onion juice or aloe leaves. For children under 1-2 years old, the juice is diluted with water, a cotton swab is moistened in the resulting solution and the nasal passages are wiped with it at least three times a day. At an older age, you can put undiluted Kalanchoe juice in your nose.
Use in home cosmetology
If you have this plant, amazing in its healing qualities, growing on your windowsill, you are guaranteed good skin care. The main thing is to properly prepare the plant juice. Then, based on it, you can prepare various masks and lotions that are no less effective than expensive cosmetics. They will give your skin freshness and pristine purity.
It is also worth adding a few drops of Kalanchoe juice to the daily cream. By applying the leaves to your eyes for a couple of minutes, you can remove the black circles that have formed in the eye sockets as a result of fatigue. Pimples can also be dried using a piece of Kalanchoe by rubbing it on the inflamed area of the skin.
Kalanchoe is a real miracle given to us by nature. This plant not only decorates our life, but makes it healthier and more beautiful.
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