You have surely encountered this little plant at least once in your life, which is sometimes also called the money tree. People called it that because its leaves reminded them of the thickness of round coins.
They contain a large amount of sap, but few people know about its properties. We’ll tell you how to make a real medicine out of a houseplant.
First we must warn you that the leaves of the jade plant, in addition to beneficial substances, also contain arsenic. Therefore, when taken internally one should be careful about the correct dosage.
How can the jade plant be used?
1. For a cold sore on the lips, rub the affected area with jade plant sap every 30 minutes. Another alternative is to apply a compress soaked in its sap and tape it with a bandage, preferably before bed.
2. If you want to recover quickly from tonsillitis, you should squeeze the sap from 10 of its leaves and dilute it in a glass of water. Gargle your throat with this solution 3 times a day.
3. For osteoarthritis of the joints, it is recommended to rub the areas with sap from 10–15 leaves before going to bed.
4. If you have hemorrhoid problems, apply a cut leaf to the affected area.
5. The jade plant also heals burns, stretch marks, wounds, and abscesses. Prepare a paste from the leaves, apply it to the needed areas, wrap with a bandage and change it every 2 to 3 hours.
6. Sap from the jade plant leaves relieves itching and inflammation after bites from mosquitoes, bees, and wasps. Rub the wound 4 to 6 times a day.
7. The jade plant also helps with inflammatory kidney disease. For example, drink 1 tablespoon of this extract 3 times a day: crush 5 leaves, pour a glass of hot water over them and let steep for 1 hour.
Folk legends say that if the jade plant begins to bloom, your household can expect a financial boost and prosperity. So take care of the beauty of this little plant and enjoy its beneficial effects!
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