Every person knows what Kalanchoe is. For some, a small flowering pot decorates the windowsill. Others use the plant for medicinal purposes. Kalanchoe has about two hundred varieties, they are divided into decorative and healing.
People are accustomed to calling Kalanchoe the “house doctor”, the “tree of life”. And for good reason, it is a storehouse of bioactive substances and healing properties.
Kalanchoe in gynecology
Plant juices and ointments treat perineal wounds, cervical erosions, ruptures during childbirth, endocervicitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane of the cervical canal of the uterus).
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When cracks appear on the nipples of nursing mothers, traditional healers advise using a pipette to drip a few drops of juice onto the nipple, and within a week the cracks will disappear.
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When treating perineal tears during childbirth with Kalanchoe juice, doctors advise lubricating the skin around the wound with a thin layer of syntomycin emulsion or furatsilin ointment before applying it. Then sprinkle the prepared gauze napkin, folded in 5 layers, with the juice of the plant, cover the wound with it for a few minutes.
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When treating inflammatory diseases of the female genital area, apply 2-3 drops of Kalanchoe juice to the affected area. The course of treatment usually lasts 5-6 days.
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Contraindications and side effects
The main contraindications include children under 3 years of age, since the necessary studies have not been carried out on the effect of Kalanchoe substances on children.
In addition, pregnant women are prohibited; persons who cannot tolerate the constituent components of the flower and are allergic. It is important to pay attention to the fact that people with liver pathologies, especially cirrhosis or hepatitis, should avoid consuming the juice and leaves of this plant.
The use of Kalanchoe should be avoided by people with low blood pressure, in the presence of neoplasms and in conditions of pathogenic joint conditions.
Side effects occur in exceptional cases. So, they manifest themselves in the form of redness, burning, and swelling. In case of overdose, pain in the epigastric region may be observed, accompanied by nausea, headache and weakness. Individual intolerance to the components threatens anaphylactic shock. Quincke's edema is not excluded.
The medicinal properties and contraindications of Kalanchoe are quite simple to understand and implement. You just need to initially identify the risks to avoid side effects.
Kalanchoe in dermatology
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Treatment of wounds and ulcers. The wound or ulcer is irrigated with 1-2 ml of Kalanchoe juice using a syringe through a small-diameter needle. Then 4-5 layers of gauze, generously moistened with juice, are applied to the surface of the damaged area. The napkin is cut out and applied in such a way that it follows the contours and dimensions of the wound. The skin around the damaged area must first be treated with alcohol or a warm solution of furatsilin.
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If the wound is purulent, an antibiotic is added to the juice - your doctor will tell you how to do this at home. If a burning sensation occurs, the herbal medicine should be diluted with an equal amount of 0.5-1% novocaine solution. Twice a day, the bandage must be re-moistened with the juice of the plant.
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If it is used to treat wounds of a diabetic patient , it is recommended to add insulin to the juice. The course of treatment usually lasts 25-30 days.
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Treatment of purulent infection. For various forms of inflammatory processes (furunculosis, panaritium, cellulitis, abscesses, infected wounds), Kalanchoe ointment is used in combination with St. John's wort oil. Treatment is carried out as follows: bandages with St. John's wort oil are applied to the infected wound or after opening the purulent focus. They continue to be done until the inflammatory process subsides and granulation (healing) of the wound begins. Then Kalanchoe ointment comes into play - they make bandages with it.
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St. John's wort oil is a powerful bactericidal agent, and Kalanchoe ointment actively stimulates the tissue healing process. This method allows you to halve the treatment time and ensures success.
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When treating large eroded areas of the skin, Kalanchoe ointment with furazolidone is used.
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Treatment of bedsores. The technique is the same as in the treatment of trophic ulcers and purulent infections with tissue necrosis. The affected areas of the skin are treated with preparations containing plant juice. For the first 3 days, the bandage is changed daily, then every three days. During breaks, a neutral substance is applied to the sore spot - zinc ointment, petroleum jelly and other emollients.
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Flower meaning
The name Kalanchoe literally translates from Chinese as “what falls, grows.” It is also called the “tree of life”, “room doctor”, “homemade ginseng” due to its high content of nutrients, vitamins, trace elements and minerals.
Kalanchoe is unpretentious, consumes little water, and can grow in any conditions. Therefore, “Kalanchoe” means endurance, durability and strength. It is given to purposeful and persistent people who achieve success in any business.
In China, it is customary to give Kalanchoe in pots as gifts for Chinese New Year. This means that you wish the person prosperity, well-being and wealth.
According to signs, Kalanchoe absorbs negative energy and protects the family from gossip, quarrels and evil spirits. It charges the home atmosphere with calm, harmony, and comfort.
It is recommended to keep the flower in places where household members spend more time together.
Cut flowers mean affection. In a bouquet, their meaning depends on the color:
- Reds represent love, a strong and strong feeling;
- White and pink - innocence, sympathy, romance;
- Yellow and orange represent good humor and friendship;
- Purple and blue - quite rare - are universal. Using them in a wedding composition, they can highlight the color of the bride’s dress. They can be given as a compliment on the first date.
Kalanchoe for eyes
Ophthalmologists also use Kalanchoe juice quite widely: in the treatment of burns and eye injuries, keratitis (inflammation of the cornea), corneal erosions (superficial ulceration of the cornea), as well as to combat degenerative changes in the elements of the eye
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The treatment method is usually as follows: Kalanchoe juice is instilled into the conjunctival sac. It can be used undiluted or diluted in a 1:1 ratio with isotonic sodium chloride solution or 0.5% novocaine solution. You can carry out the procedures yourself, but only as prescribed by an ophthalmologist and under his supervision!
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Reviews from real people
What do people who grew it and used it for medicinal purposes say about Kalanchoe?
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There are a lot of reviews and mostly they are all positive.
Kalanchoe for skin
For freckles and age spots. In these cases, traditional cosmetologists advise applying crushed Kalanchoe leaves to the area of pigmentation. The effect appears gradually, after prolonged regular use. You just need to remember that any whitening and exfoliating products should not be used around the eyes and such procedures should not be done immediately before going outside.
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Treatment of erysipelas. The high effectiveness of treating this disease has been proven in practice by combining Kalanchoe juice with a 5% solution of novocaine, taken in equal proportions. We take a bandage made from several layers of gauze, moisten it generously in this mixture and apply it to the affected area of the skin, periodically moisturizing as it dries. Erosive processes in tissues are treated with ointment from Kalanchoe juice in combination with furazolidone.
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in the treatment of psoriasis . To treat this disease, it is pounded, then wrapped in gauze and rubbed (lubricated) with it on the affected areas. After a month, the rashes break up into islands, turn pale and gradually disappear completely. Kalanchoe-based ointment also helps quite well with this disease. Thanks to it, the skin is almost completely cleared in just a few weeks.
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To prepare such an ointment, you will need to thoroughly grind the liquid pulp from the leaves of Kalanchoe and celandine on Vaseline or lanolin. This ointment should be applied to the skin 1-2 times a day.
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Beneficial features
All the healing power of the plant is contained in its fleshy leaves. They contain the largest amount of useful substances, thanks to which the plant has the following healing properties:
- antiseptic;
- anti-inflammatory;
- wound healing;
- immunomodulatory;
- hemostatic;
- antiviral;
- hypotensive – lowering blood pressure;
- sedative;
- painkillers.
Also, the beneficial properties of Kalanchoe have found their application in detoxifying the body - removing toxins (the plant has a mild diuretic and choleretic effect).
Kalanchoe for face
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For skin rejuvenation . You can prolong the youth of your skin if you use this toning lotion recipe. You can prepare it as follows: mix 1 teaspoon of honey (preferably not too thick) with Kalanchoe juice diluted with water (2 tablespoons of juice per 0.6 cup of boiled water). Wipe your face with this mixture immediately after washing. This excellent product nourishes and moisturizes the skin, helps maintain its firmness and elasticity.
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For acne, against pimples. Pour 2 tablespoons of finely chopped Kalanchoe leaves into a glass of boiling water and leave to steep for 2 hours. After this, strain. Wipe your face with the resulting lotion after each wash. It eliminates excess oil, tones, and tightens pores.
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The benefits of honey
Honey has been known since ancient times as a product containing a lot of elements necessary for the human body. In ancient times, it was extracted in an extremely barbaric way - bees were smoked out, hives were destroyed, thus extracting honey. Later, man realized that it was much more profitable and convenient to leave the bees their home, after which apiaries began to appear.
The positive aspects of honey are obvious - it has an active anti-inflammatory effect, destroys bacteria and even relieves pain. Bacteria under the influence of potassium, contained in large quantities in honey, cannot multiply, the body protects itself. Honey also significantly strengthens the human immune system, due to which all organs return to normal functioning and recover more easily.
All the substances contained in natural honey help the body to carry out normal activities. At the same time, the cells are strengthened, and the person himself fights all dangerous diseases.
The main useful qualities of the product are the following:
- Bee product has a positive effect on the functioning of the digestive system.
- After consuming at least one spoon of the product, your mood improves significantly.
- The product is used as a medicine for colds.
- Antioxidants help substances be absorbed in the body.
- Cell aging occurs much more slowly.
Note! Before you start consuming a bee product, be sure to consult a doctor and get tested for allergies. Some people have an individual intolerance to the product, and its use can lead to negative consequences.
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Kalanchoe for flu, nasopharyngeal diseases
For sore throat . Mix Kalanchoe juice in equal proportions with warm boiled water, gargle as often as possible.
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For sinusitis . For the prevention and treatment of sinusitis, as well as for any inflammatory diseases of the nasopharynx, the juice is diluted with water in a ratio of 1:5 and 2 drops are instilled 2 to 5 times a day. When instilling, your head should be thrown back as far as possible. You need to squeeze out the juice from a washed Kalanchoe leaf and put it into a pipette. Instillation is carried out first in one and then in the other nostril. If everything was done correctly, after a few minutes you will want to sneeze. During sneezing, the nose and maxillary sinuses are cleared, and literally after 3 days of such treatment, sinusitis goes away. It is recommended to rinse your mouth and throat with the same solution for tonsillitis, laryngitis and sore throats.
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With a runny nose. Mix equal parts Kalanchoe juice and honey. Drinking lemon balm or St. John's wort infusion is a great way to relieve nasal congestion.
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Mix Kalanchoe juice and St. John's wort oil in equal proportions. Lubricate your nasal passages with this mixture several times a day. It is good to combine with inhalations a decoction of St. John's wort.
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Treatment of inflammation of the middle ear with Kalanchoe. In case of purulent inflammation, Kalanchoe juice should be dripped into the ear or a gauze swab moistened with a tincture of this plant should be placed in the auricle.
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Treatment of tuberculosis. Take 1 teaspoon of juice in ¼ glass of water four times a day before meals for a course of up to three months in combination with anti-tuberculosis drugs and medicinal plants prescribed by a phthisiatrician.
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Tonsillitis can be treated with Kalanchoe only in one case: with uncomplicated forms of the disease. The essence of the treatment will be to periodically wash the lacunae with a solution of furatsilin, iodine, citral and Kalanchoe. Washing is carried out using a special syringe for intralarynx infusions and is done every other day.
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Description
Kalanchoe grows in the tropics, namely in Africa, America and finally in Southeast Asia. Belongs to the Crassulaceae family. These are a variety of shrubs, subshrubs, herbaceous perennials, and succulents.
The Degremona and Kalanchoe pinnate varieties contain more medicinal properties than others. They contain a lot of organic acids, polysaccharides and flavonoids. Moreover, they are sources of useful microelements and vitamins.
Degremona is a herbaceous perennial with a straight, non-branching stem and thick leaves in the form of a triangle, along the edges of which brood buds are formed. Mini plants already have small roots, so after they fall off, they immediately sprout roots.
Kalanchoe Degremona
Pinnate is also a herbaceous perennial with succulent leathery leaves with jagged edges. Unlike Degremon, it is not viviparous.
Kalanchoe pinnate
The homeland of these species is the island of Madagascar.
Kalanchoe for dental diseases
For stomatitis . Dentists widely use Kalanchoe juice in the treatment of inflammatory processes in the oral cavity - gingivitis, periodontitis, stomatitis. They make either applications to the mucous membranes and gums, or aerosol inhalations. It is easy to do such treatment procedures at home. Applications are carried out 3-4 times a day for 20 minutes.
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When treating periodontitis in this way, the bleeding of the gums gradually decreases, the feeling of itching disappears, and on the 10-12th day the suppuration stops. By the end of treatment, the gum papillae become dense and acquire their natural color - pale pink.
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In the fight against toothache, you can apply a mass of crushed leaves of the plant to your cheek, strengthening it with cellophane and tying it with a warm scarf. Repeating this procedure several times will allow you to get rid of pain in the shortest possible time, since Kalanchoe juice is similar in its effects to novocaine.
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Superstitions for women
The presence of Kalanchoe in the house promises happiness for women. It has a beneficial effect on the nervous system, general health, and reproductive organs.
- For an unmarried girl, the plant predicts a meeting with a worthy life partner. It will protect her from gossip and unwanted suitors;
- Soon she will have a marriage proposal and the birth of a child;
- For a married woman, it promises protection of the family hearth and preservation of the marriage for many years;
- For a family that has lived together for a long time, the plant will help bring back lost passion and strengthen their union.
The plant gives a good mood and brings harmony to the family. It can become a reliable talisman for all family members.
A plant in the house affects not only a good mood, but also the energy of the room as a whole.
