Kalanchoe pinnate has unique medicinal properties. That is why he is often called the house doctor. Drugs based on it are used in various fields of medicine to treat a number of diseases. The plant contains no toxic substances, so medications do not irritate the mucous membranes and skin, and there are practically no side effects. The only contraindication to their use may be individual intolerance.
Kalanchoe pinnate has unique medicinal 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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Blossfeld
Kalanchoe Blossfeld is one of the most common Kalanchoe species in indoor floriculture. You can find out what the plant looks like by looking at the photo. This is a very compact Kalanchoe, no more than 30 cm in height. The leaf blade is rounded, with jagged edges. There are varieties with a thin red line along the edge. The plant blooms from the beginning of winter until the end of the spring season.
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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Chemical composition of the plant
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Kalanchoe is a valuable plant. It contains a large number of biologically active substances that are so necessary for the human body. The value of the plant lies precisely in its chemical composition, which consists of polysaccharides, organic acids, enzymes, vitamins, flavonoids, micro- and macroelements. The unique combination of these substances provides high therapeutic properties of the plant.
Due to the inclusion of flavonoid glycosides with P-vitamin activity in its composition, preparations based on Kalanchoe have a choleretic and antimicrobial effect. The products have a strengthening effect on the walls of blood vessels and remove radioactive substances and toxins from the body.
Tannins are characterized by astringent, hemostatic, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects. Enzymes help activate many biochemical reactions in the human body.
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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Kalandiva
This subspecies of Kalanchoe Blossfeld stands out among the others for its beautiful flowers, long-lasting and abundant flowering. The plant is very decorative at any time of the year. It has leathery leaf blades of a beautiful green color. In the photo you can see what Kalanchoe Kalandiva looks like and, using the knowledge you have gained about care, grow a flower. In the spring, the plant is literally covered with a cap of buds. The flowering period is long. When creating optimal conditions for the plant, you can admire such a “bouquet” for six months.
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.
Mangina
This type of Kalanchoe is also called African bells. In its natural environment, the plant grows only in Africa. The inflorescences resemble bells. Flowering begins at the very end of spring. The stems are flexible, thin, the leaves are oval and small in size. Overall a fairly compact bush.
You can find out what this variety of Kalanchoe looks like by looking at the photo above. In nature, you can find specimens with pink, orange, and red flowers.
general information
Kalanchoe is a succulent from the Crassulaceae family, which came to us from the warm regions of Asia and Africa. There are very few common characteristics between different species, because among them there are hanging bushes, vines, epiphytes and tall shoots-trees growing up to several meters - whatever your heart desires!
Most often, Kalanchoe has large, fleshy leaves with a jagged edge, located oppositely. But there are also feathery, lobed and other varieties. Drooping flowers are usually white, red, yellow or purple. Among Kalanchoe there are a lot of viviparous plants that successfully reproduce on their own.
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Major pests
In addition to diseases, Kalanchoe can be attacked by insect pests.
Aphid
It settles on the leaves of the tree of life and feeds on their juice. It can get on the plant from other crops, clothes and shoes of household members, or even fly out the window.
Small accumulations of harmful insects are removed with a solution of soapy water (combine laundry soap with water in a ratio of 1:6). A large number of aphids are destroyed with special preparations: Actarofit, Actellik, etc.
Shchitovka
Mobile small insects whose body is covered with a waxy shield. Kalanchoe affected by cabbage cannot develop normally - it misses flowering and sheds yellowed leaves. Like aphids, scale insects settle on the lower part of the leaf.
Brown bugs can be seen when examining a succulent. You can remove pests from the leaves with your hands or wipe the green plates with alcohol. Next, the Kalanchoe is washed with soapy water and treated with an insecticide.
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Spider mite
It entangles plants with a white coating that resembles a cobweb. The leaves begin to harden and brown spots appear on them. To combat ticks, use the drug Fitoverm or use a soap solution.
Mealybug
The pest feeds on the sap of the tree of life. Provokes the growth of black mold. Settles on new shoots and leaf axils. The main sign of mealybug infestation is a white waxy coating on the leaves.
Parts of the plant affected by the scale insect are removed. The leaves are sprayed with mineral oil. If the damage is very extensive, you can use insecticides: Komandor, Fitoverm, Aktara, etc.
Cirrus
Beginning gardeners often ask the question of what Kalanchoe pinnate looks like. It is distinguished by more complex leaves, which can be bright green, light green, or purple. In nature it grows up to two meters in height; in indoor conditions the dimensions are certainly more modest. Drooping large flowers have a purple or rich red hue.
Features of care and temperature conditions
Kalanchoe does not require special growing conditions; it easily adapts to different indoor microclimates. But it’s still better to create an optimal growing environment for it. After you bring home a new plant, think about where it is best to put it. A child of the tropics, Kalanchoe loves sunlight, but direct rays can burn the leaves. Flower growers recommend leaving the plant in the sun from morning until lunch, and then shading it a little. What does a Kalanchoe flower look like? The photo is presented in the article.
Frequent ventilation is required, but a cold draft can seriously harm Kalanchoe. The plant can easily tolerate heat, the best temperature in summer is +20...+25 °C, but in winter you need to make sure that it is not colder than +15 °C, otherwise it may get sick and die.
In summer, the plant can be taken out onto the veranda, into the garden, onto the balcony and brought in only during fog and rain. In the article you will see what the flower looks like in the photo. Kalanchoe medicinal, or Degremona, is familiar to many, but species such as tomentose Kalanchoe or tubiflora are rare in our houses and apartments.
Adviсe
Inexperienced gardeners will benefit from simple tips on plant care.
- To prevent the Kalanchoe from dropping the buds that have appeared, it should not be moved to another place.
- When flowering has begun, it is not recommended to replant the plant or pinch out young shoots so as not to harm the flower.
- When purchasing, you should pay attention to plants that have yellow flowers. They are not so picky about care and can bloom in different conditions. But those with pink flowers will force the owners to work hard to achieve repeated flowering.
To summarize, we can only say one thing: Kalanchoe is a rather finicky plant that requires special care. If all the rules are followed, it will delight you with flowering for a long time.
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Degremona
Degremona is the most popular variety, which is known to almost everyone. The plant is loved by gardeners due to its unique medicinal properties. This type of Kalanchoe has oblong, dense, leathery leaves. A distinctive feature of the variety are the babies (brood buds), which are located along the edges of the leaf blades. This species is also called viviparous, because the babies fall off and, falling on the soil, take root. Interested to know what medicinal Kalanchoe looks like? The photo is presented above.
Appearance
Varieties of Kalanchoe share several main external characteristics:
- the root system is fibrous, with a short and branched rhizome; the roots are located in the upper part of the soil;
- dense, succulent stems are abundantly covered with foliage;
- the shape of the leaves varies depending on the type of succulent: oval, jagged, heart-shaped, narrow or lobed;
- the leaves are fleshy, rich green, less often dark purple;
- flowers are united in paniculate inflorescences, about 10 specimens in each inflorescence;
- the tree of life blooms with buds of yellow, red, white, purple or orange; flowers four-membered, erect or drooping;
- bears fruit with multi-seeded leaflets.
Most varieties of Kalanchoe grow and develop well under the supervision of plant growers.
Care after the crop has finished blooming
At the end of the Kalanchoe flowering period, it is recommended to trim it slightly (remove old leaves and flower stalks) and give it peace and rest. The amount of fertilizing at this moment should be kept to a minimum (or better yet, stop it altogether).
The amount of sunlight is moderate, temperature and humidity are within normal limits. This will allow the plant to properly rest and gain strength so that next time it will bloom again with unprecedented beauty.
Kalanchoe is an unpretentious indoor plant with large flowers of different colors. Therefore, it is often grown in apartments or offices.
The shrub does not require complex care; it is enough to water it periodically (as the top layer of soil dries out), feed it and trim the crown. But most of the time the flower is in its own “care,” periodically delighting its owners with colorful blooms and a pleasant aroma.
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Proper watering and fertilization
Overmoistening is dangerous for Kalanchoe. If there is too much moisture, the roots may rot and dangerous diseases will develop. Therefore, it is important to observe moderation and know the rules of watering.
In summer and spring it should be moderate. The soil should dry out between waterings. In autumn and spring you need to reduce the amount of water; one watering every 14 days will be enough. During the cold period, you need to make sure that the water does not stagnate in the pan, this can lead to hypothermia of the plant, and it does not tolerate this well.
At any time of the year, experts recommend using settled water at room temperature. Be sure to ensure that liquid does not get on the stem, otherwise it may rot.
Kalanchoe does not require frequent feeding. In winter there is no need to do this at all. If you purchase ready-made fertilizer for succulents, half the dose indicated on the package is enough. The drug is dissolved in warm water, then the solution is cooled to room temperature and the plants are watered with it.
