Kalanchoe - medicinal properties and contraindications

We often have to deal with various sores in our lives. When we have something sore, we go to the doctor. The doctor prescribes medicine for us, and we go to the pharmacy to get it. Usually, you have to spend a lot of money on treatment, so many people prefer to use folk remedies, as they are cheaper and time-tested. In folk medicine, widely used medicinal plants that can be grown at home. Its therapeutic properties are no worse than pharmacy ones, and can treat people for various diseases and relieve symptoms. Also, many plants are used for prevention.One of the frequently used and well-loved indoor medicinal plants is Kalanchoe.

Kalanchoe is a home plant known as the “home doctor”, “home ginseng” and “tree of life”. Many grow it at home, because it is not only beautiful, but also unpretentious. In addition, Kalanchoe has healing properties, due to which it is widely used in traditional medicine. What are the healing properties of this miraculous plant?

Benefits for the human body

Therapeutic properties of Kalanchoe:

• antibacterial action;
• healing effect;
• speeds up metabolism;
• improves the gallbladder;
• bactericidal and bacteriostatic action;
• anti-inflammatory effect;
• cleans wounds;
• lowers cholesterol.

It is also important to note that Kalanchoe is an excellent hemostatic agent.

Kalanchoe juice has the greatest healing properties. The juice has a faint and slightly unpleasant smell and yellow-orange color. Usually, the juice is used for external treatment, it is also widely used in cosmetology / medicine. For example, it is often used for the manufacture of various creams, ointments and other means in order to improve and heal the skin.

In the people Kalanchoe juice is more often used without the addition of any other substances. For application, it is necessary to squeeze the juice contained in the foliage and apply it on the affected areas of the body. Before use, it is desirable to check the concentration of the juice, for this a few drops should be applied to the skin, and if there is a burning sensation, it is necessary to dilute the substance with a solution of novocaine. Remember that you need to use the juice immediately after you squeeze it out of the leaves, as it quickly disappears. If you do not have a plant at home, then you can purchase Kalanchoe juice at a pharmacy.

What diseases are Kalanchoe used for?

In folk medicine, the plant Kalanchoe is used to treat almost all diseases! Substances contained in this miracle plant are able to cure many diseases, namely:

• warts;
• stomatitis;
• herpes;
• purulent wounds;
• ear inflammation;
• conjunctivitis;
• arthrosis;
• periodontal disease;
• ulcer;
• varicose veins;
• sinusitis;
• avitaminosis;
• burns;
• other.

For what purpose use Kalanchoe?

1. In folk medicine, Kalanchoe juice is often used for prevention. For this purpose, 1-2 drops of Kalanchoe juice should be dropped into each of the nostrils.The same procedure helps from a cold. However, to prepare drops, it is necessary to place a previously washed kalanchoe leaf in the refrigerator for a week (to enhance the therapeutic effect). Then you should chop the sheet and separate the pulp from the juice, then dial it with a dropper and drip 3 drops into both nostrils. For children, the portion is three times smaller.
2. With burns and wounds, as well as with the appearance of cracks in the skin, ulcers and herpes, use the external use of the juice of this healing plant. To eliminate these problems and diseases, several layers of gauze, previously soaked with the juice of a medicinal plant, are placed on the wound.
3. If you have problems with bleeding gums, spray juice inhalation can help you.
4. When ingested, Kalanchoe juice will help you reduce cholesterol levels and improve the functioning of the gallbladder. However, do not take it inside without the permission of your doctor.
5. For problems in the oral cavity, Kalanchoe juice is also used. In this case, it must be applied to the mucous membranes.
6. Also, this plant is used for cosmetic purposes for the treatment of age spots and rashes.For therapy, you need to take a leaf of the plant and remove the top layer from it, so that the pulp is out. Next, you should wipe the face with this side of the sheet and, after massaging, let it finally be absorbed into the skin, after which you need to apply a nourishing / moisturizing cream.
7. Many women suffer from varicose veins. For the treatment of this disease using tinctures, based on the composition of which is Kalanchoe juice. Take Kalanchoe leaves and water at a ratio of 1: 5, then heat it all up using a water bath (for 15 minutes). After cool and moisten gauze with this tincture, put on the problem areas. The result of recovery will appear in 7 days! This method of treatment is also used to treat festering wounds.
8. For pain in the throat also apply tincture with Kalanchoe. For its preparation, you need to squeeze the juice from the foliage and strain it, then heat it with the help of a water bath and keep it until half the juice boils away. Use tincture preferably before meals 3 times a day.
9. This magic flower is also used for sinusitis. To prepare, you need chopped leaves (about two tablespoons), mix it with alcohol (take about 200 ml) and insist for ten days (always in a dark place).The resulting solution should be washed nose, diluting it with boiled water.

Kalanchoe for children

Doctors do not prescribe Kalanchoe for treating children, for fear of side effects. Therefore, parents give their baby this medicine at their own peril and risk. The essence of the treatment lies in the fact that the child begins to sneeze strongly and during this process his nasal passages are freed from mucus, thereby clearing. As a result, the child can breathe calmly. However, as a side effect, edema may occur or cracks in the mucous membranes will appear. In this case, the plant is not a medicine, but plays the role of relieving the symptoms of the disease, i.e. helps the child to get rid of inflammation and excess snot.

Contraindications to the use of Kalanchoe

• Do not use in pregnant and lactating women.
• Do not use for treating small children.
• Do not use under reduced pressure.
• Do not use in the presence of tumors.
• Do not use if you are hypersensitive to this plant.
• Follow recommendations for use.

Do not abuse. Excess dosages can cause burning, allergic reactions, heartburn, and more.

Important! If you plan to be treated with the use of the Kalanchoe plant, then you need to know how to take care of it.

Care for houseplant Kalanchoe

As mentioned above, this plant is unpretentious, and, therefore, there is no need for some complicated and intricate care. This flower will be good and in a sufficiently lit place and in the shade. Direct sunlight will not harm this plant, but the leaves can change their color. However, when Kalanchoe blossoms, a different care is required. He needs good lighting.

The flower tolerates temperature fluctuations in summer and winter. In the summer it is better to place it in a place where there is a lot of fresh air, an example on the balcony. During the summer you need to trim the tops for the formation of new shoots. If you wish, you can apply fertilizer to this flower, approximately every ten days. Closer to the fall is to reduce the watering of the plant and less fertilizer. In the winter, make sure that the temperature does not fall below 12 degrees and watering should be reduced even more (water once every two weeks).In spring, Kalanchoe should be transplanted into a more nutrient-rich land and begin frequent feeding.
It is also a good feature that the flowers can live without watering for two weeks, as they retain moisture in their foliage. But too much watering can harm them. The plant is best watered regularly, while ensuring that the earth has time to dry.

Kalanchoe can dilute even the most inexperienced florist, as this flower is completely unpretentious, easily adapts to any conditions of existence, and also does not require enhanced care and attention to itself. However, this does not mean that this flower does not need to pay attention at all. Care is needed, and if you provide it, then this plant will delight your eyes and your household not only with its beauty, but also with help in the treatment of many ailments.

Recipes using Kalanchoe

Burns
Now for the treatment of burns, there are many tools that can be purchased at the pharmacy. As an alternative to these means, you can use Kalanchoe. The plant will help to heal the burn faster, while not leaving scars.Burns Recipes:

1. It is necessary to grind the leaves of the Kalanchoe flower and sorrel leaves (take 15-25 years old). The resulting mixture should be distributed in a bandage / gauze and applied to the affected area.
2. Take the juice obtained from the leaves of kalanchoe and white cabbage (2 tbsp), and mix. Soak gauze with the prepared mixture and apply to the affected skin area.
3. Make porridge from leaves Kalanchoe using a meat grinder or other mechanism. Apply the mixture to gauze and apply to the site of the burn.

Angina
For the treatment of such a complex disease, this miracle plant is also used. The most commonly used juice and decoctions from the leaves of Kalanchoe. Recipes for treating sore throats:

1. For this recipe, you must pour 1 tbsp. spoon of pharmacy chamomile with boiling water and infuse for 15 minutes and then strain. Mix broth with a few spoons of Kalanchoe juice (take about 2 tablespoons). The resulting solutions need to gargle.
2. This recipe is similar to the previous one, but instead of a pharmaceutical chamomile, you should take calendula flowers.
3. You can also get a solution for rinsing, if you take 1-2 tbsp. spoonful of Kalanchoe juice and dilute with warm water (200 ml.).

Runny nose

1. It is necessary to take 1 spoonful of juice of the flower Kalanchoe and ½ spoonful of juice obtained from onions. The resulting mixture is instilled 1 drop in each nostril 3 times a day.
2. In equal proportions you need to mix the juices obtained from the leaves of Kalanchoe and aloe. The resulting mixture is used as in the previous recipe.
3. The easiest recipe: You just need to bury the juice Kalanchoe similar to the previous recipe.

Herpes
Very many people suffer from herpes. The fact is that if you once had herpes, it will reappear as soon as you have decreased immunity. Therefore, you should always have at hand an effective cure for this disease. If you grow kalanchoe at home, the medicine will always be at your fingertips. Herpes treatment recipes:

1. Take five drops of eucalyptus oil, and mix them with a tablespoon of plant juice. Lubricate the affected area with the mixture.
2. Mix a few drops of oil with vitamins E and a teaspoon of Kalanchoe.Apply the oil to your problem areas.
3. Lubricate painful areas with plant juice.

Kalanchoe is the best way to recover from the aforementioned ailments. People who used these methods of treatment were satisfied with the result and still use this secret of traditional medicine. Recipes for Kalanchoe are simple and do not require a large investment of time and money. So, rather start a plant Kalanchoe at home. It will always delight you with its appearance and useful properties, if necessary. Be healthy!

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