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Stone rose (Sempervivum), originally a mountain plant, is today very popular not only in rock gardens, but also on house roofs, walls and in flowerpots. Thanks to its undemanding nature and its ability to multiply quickly, it has become a popular part of gardens and interiors. Not only does it look great, but it also has remarkable medicinal properties that you should definitely not overlook.
Decorative and evergreen
The stone rose is a small but very decorative plant that keeps its leaves all year round. Thanks to its fleshy leaves shaped like a mandala, it looks great not only in gardens but also on terraces or balconies. In the summer months it also blooms with tiny pinkish flowers, which gives the plant an additional aesthetic dimension.
Medicinal properties of the stone rose
The stone rose is not just a beautiful garden ornament. The juice from its fleshy leaves has a range of medicinal properties. Freshly squeezed juice can be applied directly to the skin and used in the treatment of various skin conditions, irritations or dry and scaly skin.
Use on the skin:
- Skin irritation: The juice from the stone rose leaves is an excellent remedy for dry, cracked or irritated skin. It can also help care for hands damaged by cold or frequent washing.
- Eczema: When applying the leaf juice directly to the affected area you can gradually observe the eczema receding and the skin regenerating.
- Acne and age spots: The stone rose helps reduce acne, age spots, freckles and even scars or stretch marks.
- Burns: Due to its healing properties it is also great for treating minor burns.
Internal use:
- The stone rose has anti-inflammatory, antibiotic and also diuretic effects.
- It helps with kidney diseases, ear and tooth problems, nervous disorders and even with fevers or intestinal troubles.
- Because of its medicinal effects it is also effective against intestinal parasites.
How to grow the plant?
Growing the stone rose is very easy. The plant requires a bright location but tolerates partial shade. It is undemanding with water and tolerates drought well, so you can grow it even in places where other plants will not survive. It grows well in sandy and rocky soil, which makes it an ideal candidate for rock gardens or roof decorations.
Conclusion
The stone rose is not only beautiful and decorative, but also a very useful plant with many medicinal properties. If you don’t have it at home yet, now is the perfect time to get one!
