Kalanchoe: benefit, harm, how to grow

The healing power of Kalanchoe has been known for a long time. The fleshy leaves of this plant were used by our grandmothers to treat wounds, edema and varicose veins. Its juice is used to heal colds and improve immunity. But few people know that this plant can be successfully used in cooking.

The benefits of Kalanchoe

The green part of the Kalanchoe contains a rich supply of chlorophyll and vitamins. Especially a lot in it vitamins A, C, E and all representatives of group B. In sufficient quantities, this plant contains trace elements, fruit acids and phytoncides. Such an extensive composition allows the use of Kalanchoe for home cosmetic procedures, as well as for nutrition.

To prevent the unusual taste of Kalanchoe from being felt so strongly, use this plant along with a cucumber for making salads. It goes well with Kalanchoe and avocado, carrots, green peas and salad greens. You can fill this summer salad with lemon or lime juice and olive oil.

Kalanchoe is very useful for problematic oily skin. This herb works to treat acne, inflammation and acne. Kalanchoe has a beneficial effect on fading skin. The leaves of the plant are used to relieve edema and treat varicose veins. Juice can cure skin diseases, gingivitis or stomatitis.

Kalanchoe harm

Like any plant, product or drug, Kalanchoe has its own contraindications. This plant can be harmful if misused.

• It can provoke an allergy attack, so it is better not to use it in the form of nasal drops for sensitive people. But in the usual case, try not to exceed the permissible dose - Kalanchoe is quite capable of burning the nasal mucosa.
• When eating, do not combine dishes with Kalanchoe and dairy products. This can irritate the intestines or stomach.
• If you use Kalanchoe to treat abscesses or abscesses, then do not pierce them so as not to provoke blood poisoning.

Kalanchoe application

You can make a mask of grated leaves and cucumber, which works well for acne and inflammation on oily skin. To do this, simply chop a cucumber and a few Kalanchoe leaves and stir. Then apply on face for a quarter of an hour. If your skin is dry, then mix the crushed Kalanchoe leaves with olive oil. For aging and aging skin, a mashed potato mask with chopped Kalanchoe leaves is very useful.

For the treatment of varicose veins, use Kalanchoe tincture on alcohol. You can buy it at the pharmacy or prepare it yourself by chopping the leaves of the plant and filling them with a bottle of vodka. It is necessary to insist for 10 days, periodically shaking the container. Tincture wipe your legs from the bottom up, starting from the very feet. In just a few minutes, you will notice that the pain in your legs begins to subside. The course of treatment should last at least four months.

Kalanchoe juice is useful for healing from runny nose, tonsillitis or with a variety of diseases of the oral cavity. At the same time, remember that the juice of this plant is caustic, so it is best to dilute it with water so as not to burn the mucous membranes.

The Kalanchoe plant is used to breed some parasites settled in your intestines. To do this, prepare a medicinal mixture of 150 g of plant juice, 350 g of Cahors and 250 g of honey. Let the composition brew for 5 days in a dark place, and then consume three times a day a few minutes before meals.

Kalanchoe juice perfectly heals wounds, including purulent ones. For treatment, dressings made of gauze soaked in plant juice and irrigation of the wound are used. If the wound festers, then an antibiotic is added to the juice from the Kalanchoe leaves.

How to grow Kalanchoe

It is not difficult to grow this useful plant. It is very unpretentious and does not require any special conditions. For planting a Kalanchoe, any flower pot of a suitable size is useful. At the bottom of the pot, be sure to pour a layer of expanded clay for drainage. Use a mixture of soil and sand for planting. After planting, place the plant in a well-lit place - a sunny windowsill, balcony or loggia.

Kalanchoe does not require abundant watering. This should be done not before the top layer of soil in the pot dries up. Don't use too much water for irrigation. It should not seep into the pallet. Otherwise, you expose the roots of the Kalanchoe to the risk of decay.

The most favorable conditions for Kalanchoe are about 20 degrees indoors and regular ventilation. Every year, the plant needs to be fed with succulent fertilizers. It is best to do top dressing in the summer.