The fat woman, or money tree, is a very popular houseplant. It is believed that it attracts money to the house. But if this statement is debatable enough, then medicinal properties fat women do not cause doubts. However, most people don't know much about them. Therefore, let's talk about the fat woman healer.
The money tree is an excellent indicator of the health of the household. If someone in the family gets sick, the fat woman seems to draw in the negative energy of the disease and begins to wither. But when a person recovers, the tree also becomes healthy. In a word, this amazing plant is closely connected with a person even at the energy level.
And the money tree is also considered a filter plant - it is able to purify the air in the room and thus have a beneficial effect on people's well-being.
But the use of the fat woman in folk medicine is due to its antiviral, anti-inflammatory and bactericidal properties.
It is believed that in terms of the strength of its healing properties, the money tree is not inferior to Kalanchoe and Aloe. However, it is mainly used for external treatment. The fact is that contained in the leaves of the fat woman in not large quantities arsenic when ingested juice and green pulp can cause diarrhea, vomiting and even loss of consciousness. Therefore, drink preparations from the leaves money tree can only be done after consulting a doctor.
And now more about how the fat woman is used in traditional medicine.
Abscesses, cuts, wounds, deep scratches, as well as bruises and muscle strains.Several washed leaves of the money tree are crushed, trying to preserve the juice of the plant as much as possible, to the state of gruel and put it on clean (or even better, sterile) gauze or on a bandage folded in several layers. Cover the slurry on top with another of the same layer and apply to an abscess or wound. The bandage is kept for 4 hours, after which it is replaced with a new one.
Herpes on the lips. From the washed leaves of the plant, juice is squeezed out and every half an hour they lubricate the place affected by the virus. Or they apply a cotton swab soaked in juice to it and fix it with a medical plaster.
Inflammation of the throat (angina, tonsillitis). Juice is squeezed out of 10 leaves of a fat woman and diluted in 150-200 ml of cooled boiled or filtered water. Gargle with this solution 4-5 times a day.
Arthritis. Juice from the leaves of the money tree to lubricate the inflamed joints at night.
Pain, itching and swelling with bites of mosquitoes, bees and wasps. Lubricate the bite sites with juice from the leaves of the fat woman 4-6 times a day.
Ulcer of the stomach and duodenum. Folk healers recommend that for these diseases, eat two leaves of the fat woman an hour before meals, chewing them thoroughly. But be careful, remember the arsenic contained in the leaves of the plant!
Kidney inflammation. Grind 5 washed leaves of the money tree, pour 150-200 ml of hot boiled water over them and leave for an hour. The infusion should be taken in 1 tbsp. 3 times a day 15 minutes before meals.
calluses. Cornflower - one more vernacular name fat women. It is necessary to remove the upper transparent film from the leaf of the plant, attach it to the corn, fix it with a band-aid and leave it overnight.
Minor burns without blisters. Apply cut leaves of the money tree to the burnt places.
Ingrown nail. A cut leaf of a fat woman is applied to the inflamed area, covered plastic wrap and secure with plaster. As the leaf dries, the compress is changed, and the nail plate softened by the fat woman juice is carefully removed.
Varicose veins, joint and muscle pain, swelling. A half-liter jar is filled with two-thirds of the volume with leaves and green branches of a fat woman and filled to the top with vodka. The jar is closed with a tight lid and insisted for a month in a dark place. Compresses are made from the prepared infusion on sore spots.
Habitual indoor plant and the pride of the “feng shui” can be of no small benefit in improving health. The healing properties of the money tree, although not appreciated official medicine, but checked years of experience in folk medicine.
The money tree is called Crassula or Crassula, from the name of the family, which unites about 300 species. In folk medicine, a species is used that is most actively grown in room conditions- fat woman oval or ovoid. The main morphological feature of the plant is thick green leaves that look like coins of various sizes.
The Crassulaceae family is characterized by a variety of species. The height of money trees varies from a few centimeters. IN natural conditions the plant can reach 4 m in height. common feature is a perennial plant. By appearance plant can be described as follows.
IN vivo growing money tree accumulates a huge amount of moisture. However, it is not transmitted to seeds, which rarely germinate. The main method of reproduction of the fat woman is vegetative. Adventitious roots can form on leaves and branches, making individual parts suitable for planting and independent growth. They also note the appearance of leaf rosettes directly on the branches - these are the “children” of the money tree, which are also capable of forming an independent plant.
The money tree, which has its roots in South Africa, was brought to the territory of the European continent in 1687. This is a record holder for the speed of distribution - after 45 years, they knew about crassula in all countries, appreciated its ability to adapt to indoor cultivation, to form beautiful dense crowns.
The arid conditions of Mexico, Madagascar, Africa adapted the plant to store a huge amount of moisture, and infertile sandy soils modified the root system.
The plant grows well at a temperature of 23 ° C, tolerates short-term cold. Naturally, due to the large amount of water in the leaves, Crassula will not tolerate frost. Wide pots are suitable for indoor cultivation, which must be replaced in a timely manner as the plant grows. Watering the money tree is enough once every two weeks. It is not worth pouring crassula - it is enough to ensure moderate soil moisture and good drainage.
specific scientific research regarding the chemical composition of the money tree has not been carried out. Botanists have found that the leaves contain a large number of arsenic compounds, so they banned the internal use of the plant and left Crassula as ornamental plant. Focusing on the ways of using arsenic among the people, healers immediately identified the possible areas of application of the money tree:
Focusing on the properties of the leaves of the money tree, it can be determined that their main components are water and fiber. The mucous content of the leaves indicates the content of mucopolysaccharides - substances that form mucus. They have the following effects on the skin:
The green color of the leaves indicates the photosynthesis taking place in the plant and the content of chlorophyll. Where there is this substance, which is strictly inherent in plants, there are always flavonoids, which:
The ability of the money tree to purify the air in the room indicates the content of phytoncides. Their useful properties for human body consist in antimicrobial action, which includes:
An approximate assessment of the chemical composition cannot be called a reason for using the money tree to strengthen the body, since there are great doubts about the vitamins and minerals in the composition of the plant. However, the health benefits of the fat woman, established empirically in traditional medicine, accurately confirm the presence of the above components in the fleshy leaves.
All the useful components that a money tree can contain are concentrated in the pulp of the leaves. Their desiccation leads to a complete loss of beneficial effects on the body. A change in the color of the leaves indicates the destruction of nutrients. For this reason, harvesting and processing of leaves is not carried out, using only fresh whole parts of a bright green plant.
The reason for testing the healing properties of the money tree was the unpretentiousness and longevity of the plant. At one time they were open medicinal properties aloe and kalanchoe.
In folk medicine, the most widespread is the external use of the leaves of the money tree, as well as the juice extracted from them.
With the help of fat men, skin lesions are treated:
Active antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties are able to eliminate the already existing infectious factor, as well as prevent its attachment. Money tree treat:
The ability of the plant to relieve an allergic reaction, regulate the work of local immunity, allows the use of the money tree as part of the complex therapy of eczema and psoriasis. It is also appropriate to use the plant for the treatment of insect bites of wasps, bees, mosquitoes.
Crassula can also be used in cosmetology - for rinsing hair and washing your face. Note the elimination of dandruff, itching, seborrhea, after using the plant. It also transforms the skin - the complexion becomes fresher, acne and pimples are eliminated.
Crassula normalizes the state of blood vessels at the site of injury, eliminates swelling and inflammation. The plant is used to treat varicose veins, as well as acute hemorrhoids.
In folk medicine, the money tree is used against diseases that provoke dystrophic changes in the joints, as well as against diseases of an infectious nature. Indications for use - arthrosis, osteochondrosis, rheumatism.
You can use Crassula for the treatment of diseases of the mucous membranes, because along with the antibacterial effect, the plant has powerful antiviral properties. Indications for use may be:
The money tree does an excellent job with the initial symptoms of colds and flu - runny nose and cough. The most effective use of the plant in the first days of symptoms. Also, the plant is used for the treatment of sinusitis.
The healing properties of the money tree can also manifest itself with its internal use. The leaves are used internally for ulcers and gastritis, as well as for colitis of various origins.
The main raw material used for the manufacture of medicines is fresh leaves of the money tree. Extracts are made from them, juice is squeezed out, tincture is prepared.
Peculiarities . Herpetic eruptions, wounds, burns, painful joints are lubricated with money tree juice. It is diluted in order to obtain healing solutions for mucous membranes, mixed with an ointment base.
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Peculiarities . The medicinal properties of the leaves of the fat woman are equated to the juice extracted from them. Leaves can be used as an emergency healing agent, as well as to soften calluses and corns. Inside, the leaves are used to treat diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. To use the leaves, you should choose those that have the largest dimensions.
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Peculiarities. The basis for the solution is the juice of the money tree. Used for rinsing the mouth with diseases of the oral mucosa, as well as for washing the mucous membrane in gynecology, for example, with fungal infections.
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Peculiarities. It has anti-inflammatory, diuretic, antimicrobial properties. Recommended for use in any diseases of the urogenital area.
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Peculiarities. Can be applied externally with a piece of cotton. It is advisable to leave to apply a swab soaked in the product for several hours.
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Peculiarities. It is used for compresses for varicose veins and arthritis, as well as for bruises and bruises. Tincture on the leaves of the money tree can be rubbed with myalgia, neuralgia.
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Peculiarities. The beneficial properties of the money tree for hair are to strengthen the hair follicle, improve the condition of the scalp, and accelerate hair growth.
Preparation and application
Traditional healers advise before using the money tree for a runny nose to carry out its biogenic stimulation: the branches from the leaves of which they plan to extract juice are carefully cut and placed in a refrigerator or a dark, cool place for a week. After such a procedure, the amount of useful substances in the leaves increases, the fermentation of raw materials occurs, which increases its biological activity.
Money tree contraindications - individual sensitivity to the plant. In this case, even the external use of the plant or its juice is prohibited, including preparations that involve diluting the juice with water. Compresses and rubbing are contraindicated in children under 12 years of age. They cannot be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Internal use of a fat woman is fraught with arsenic poisoning. Signals of overdose can serve as nausea, vomiting, dizziness, impaired consciousness. To reduce the harm of the money tree to health, it is recommended to combine the internal use of leaves with drinking milk. It is also necessary to strictly adhere to the dosage. Completely protect yourself from possible harm possible, avoiding the application of juice to the mucous membranes and the use of leaves inside.
Proper and appropriate use of the money tree will help get rid of many unpleasant ailments. Such a houseplant will be a great helper in Everyday life- protector from viral diseases and skin infections. In the presence of chronic diseases any method of using the money tree must be agreed with the doctor.
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Few have probably heard about the beneficial and healing properties of homemade fat woman or crassula, as the money tree is also called, which cannot be said about aloe. However, given indoor flower in many ways even surpasses its competitor.
Crassula can be safely used in folk medicine, because it includes many relevant characteristics and purifies the air. In addition, the juice of the plant contributes to the speedy healing of wounds and cuts. Any mechanical damage to the skin can be treated with the juice of this plant.
As a rule, a special gruel is prepared from the leaves of the fat woman, which is then applied to the wound. It also draws out pus. Some folk healers prefer to simply squeeze the juice from the stems and apply lotions.
The beneficial properties of the money tree are based on the experience of flower growers themselves and lovers of home remedies. There has been no fundamental medical research in this area.
The plant contains arsenic components, which are poisonous in high concentrations. That is why it is necessary to use this green specimen in traditional medicine with great care so that the treatment does not become harmful and dangerous.
From this video you will learn what healing properties the fat woman plant has.
The health benefits of homemade money tree have been largely proven in practice. This indoor flower is widely used by traditional healers and flower growers for the treatment of various diseases and the healing of mechanical damage.
Where exactly and how this green copy is used, we will consider in detail. Only in this case will you be able to make sure that such a plant can compare, and in some ways even surpass the famous aloe.
Sinusitis, cough, sore throat and the common cold can be cured with homemade drops made from money tree sap. To do this, squeeze the plant juice from the leaves or stems of the flower, then dilute it with water in a ratio of 1:2. Drop the resulting liquid into the nose several times a day, and the runny nose will soon be eradicated.
Very often, a small cold soon turns into a chronic form. If you develop sinusitis, you should also use a fat woman. From it it is necessary to prepare medicinal tincture with which you can wash the nasal passages. You will need:
Mix these components and then 3 times a day, wash the nose from sinusitis.
In folk medicine, the properties that a flower possesses have already been evaluated in order. In most cases, tinctures and other medicines based on the money tree are used to heal wounds, relieve inflammation on the skin, etc.
It is not necessary to dilute the juice of the plant. Just grind the leaf, and apply the resulting slurry to abrasions, scratches on the lip and skin, rashes and other injuries, which will be quite useful.
Room fat woman can be safely used for the treatment of joint inflammation. Arthritis, arthrosis and other joint diseases are effectively treated with plant juice, because it quickly relieves pain. Prepare a slurry from the leaves and twigs of the flower, which is applied daily to problem areas.
It is better to carry out the procedure at night: apply a small amount of homemade ointment to the sore spot, then cover with gauze, but you should not bandage it with a plastic bag. In the morning, wash off the remnants of gruel warm water and then lubricate the affected joint with cream.
The first results (a significant reduction in pain) will be noticeable after a single procedure.
A remedy from a fat woman can be prepared not only to eradicate allergies, sore throats, herpes, toothache, but also to remove abscesses and acne. It is also used in the field of cosmetology. The chemical composition of this, it would seem, poisonous plant allows you to use it for cooking various cosmetics for face and body skin care, as well as hair.
If you have oily skin on your face, and you want to fix it, remember the medicinal properties of the fatty. Grind the leaves or stems of the plant to make a homogeneous gruel, then mix it with antipyatin ( laundry soap co special composition), then apply strictly to places with a greasy sheen. Rinse thoroughly. It is best to resort to such a procedure in the summer.
Separately, prepare a Crassula mask at home. You will need the leaves of the plant, as well as chicken protein and oatmeal. 1 tsp gruel from the foliage is mixed with whipped chicken protein and 1 tsp. oatmeal. The result should be a mask with a uniform consistency, a bit like sour cream. Approximately once a week, apply it on your face and leave for 15 minutes, then rinse thoroughly.
Medicinal Crassula cleanses the body, helps with diseases in gynecology and even with hemorrhoids. In the latter case, you need to mix fat woman juice with liquid petroleum jelly in a 1: 1 ratio. Apply the finished product on a cotton swab and apply to the wounds.
It is necessary to repeat this procedure 2-3 times a day, it is even advisable to leave a tampon on hemorrhoidal formations overnight. However, one must also take into account next moment: once again apply a tampon to the wounds only after a bowel movement.
Certain contraindications to the use of the money tree should also be taken into account. This folk remedy really is in great demand, but you should not abuse it. If some components of the plant (arsenides) accumulate in the human body in large quantities, they become harmful. In case of poisoning with a fat woman, milk and activated charcoal help.
Study the benefits and harms of Crassula to your health, highlight the main contraindications, follow the recipes, and grow it in the room so that the use of the flower in traditional medicine is competent.
The well-known plant "money tree" has unique medicinal properties. With the help of recipes for decoctions, infusions and compresses from a fat woman, you can get rid of many unpleasant diseases.
Everyone knows that the “fat girl” (popularly called the plant “”) is enough, portending wealth and prosperity to its owners. But, not everyone knows that the tree has useful and healing properties for humans.
In addition, the fat woman is very "resistant" to harmful and unfavorable environmental conditions, as well as all kinds of pests. Healers have long used money tree in getting rid of many diseases.
Home plant"fat woman" or simply "money tree"IMPORTANT: IN chemical composition arsenic compounds (toxic substances) were found in the juice of the fat woman, and this is the main warning for the use of medicines from the plant inside. Based on the extract of the fat woman, all kinds of preparations are also prepared. internal use , but they should be consumed only after the approval of a specialist and in limited quantities.
Crassula and its medicinal properties:
Possible contraindications for the use of fat women:
As already mentioned, arsenic (poisonous) compounds there is a fat woman, but they are not contained in large quantities and therefore it is allowed to use self-prepared medicines from the “money tree” inside.
IMPORTANT: Any remedy prepared on the basis of a fat woman should be taken in minimal quantities, carefully studying the reactions of your body. And only if you do not feel bad after one or two days, gradually increase the dose of the medicine, but try not to overdo it. The external use of a fat woman has absolutely no contraindications.
Fat woman from herpes:
Fat woman from an ingrown nail:
Crassula with diseases of the gastrointestinal tract:
Crassula with kidney disease:
The juice of the money tree has a powerful anti-inflammatory property and therefore it can be actively used in the treatment of hemorrhoids. In addition to the fact that inflammation will decrease, microcracks in the anus will also heal and the process of defecation will be facilitated.
How you can use the fat woman:
For external use, to cure skin diseases and inflammatory processes, tinctures from the crassula are often used.
Preparing a tincture at home is quite simple:
IMPORTANT: The resulting tincture can be used to wipe bruises and abrasions for their disinfection and quick healing. The tincture can be added to water to drink before meals for preventive and therapeutic purposes. Rubbing with the use of tincture of a fat woman is very useful.
Crassula tincture has found effective use in the treatment of inflammatory processes in the joints. To do this, rub the “sore spot” with the finished tincture: knees, elbows, spurs on the legs, back, and so on. After rubbing, wrap in warm woolen clothes. It is advisable to do rubbing at night.
Antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties of juice fat women are great for treating a runny nose in children. But, it should be done correctly. Like an aloe leaf, a fatty leaf should be wrapped in cling film or polyethylene to be placed in the refrigerator for several hours.
Low temperatures activate cell division in the leaf and increase the concentration of the beneficial substance necessary to eliminate the common cold. Then squeeze out 2-3 drops of fatty juice in each sinus three times a day.
Fresh juice of the leaves of the crassula can be very effectively used in the treatment of skin rashes, acne, acne and ulcers on the face. For this, it is best to use fresh leaves, rather than tinctures and ointments. A decoction of the leaves or a non-alcoholic infusion can be used additionally for preventive purposes.
How to use a fat woman for acne:
IMPORTANT: You can also make slurry from ground leaves of a fat woman in a blender as a mask. You can also apply the gruel on the face and cover with a band-aid on top so that the remedy lasts the night.
Decoctions of the leaves of the fat woman will help you cope with skin diseases of the head: dandruff, eczema, psoriasis. For this, non-alcoholic infusions and decoctions will be effective.
How to cook:
How to use a fat woman with a fungus:
IMPORTANT: Useful substances contained in the money tree can effectively relieve swelling in the legs (the most common place for varicose veins) and even reduce pain at the site of the disease.
Juice and gruel of money tree leaves able to soften the coarsened layers of the skin and eliminate pain, as well as possible inflammation on the skin at the site of the formation of corns or corns.
Small skin lesions are enough lubricate with fresh juice of a broken leaf, large wounds should be treated with compresses from the gruel of the leaves. Such a compress is wrapped with gauze and an elastic bandage, or with cling film for a better effect.
To relieve inflammation, remove redness and pain in the throat will help infusion of fresh leaves of the crassula. The resulting infusion (leaves are poured with boiling water) should be gargled every time after eating. After rinsing, you can not eat or drink for half an hour to enhance the effect.
Medicines prepared from the money tree should be used by women during pregnancy and lactation with extreme caution. The fact is that toxic substances (even if there is a minimal amount of them) can negatively affect not only the health of a woman, but also the health of the fetus in the womb.
This applies only to prescriptions for internal use. In the case of external use (treatment of wounds, calluses, herpes, and so on), there are no serious contraindications if the woman does not have allergic reactions to the plant.
Crassula, better known as the money tree, belongs to the Crassula family. lovers indoor floriculture This plant is valued for its unpretentiousness and ease of care. Despite the fact that the medicinal properties of Crassula have not yet been officially recognized, traditional medicine has long found its use.
The limited use of crassula is due to the arsenic compounds (arsenides) contained in its juice. That is why taking money tree preparations inside is dangerous. Today we will talk about how to use Crassula externally.
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Fresh juice of the fat woman has a pronounced wound-healing and anti-inflammatory effect. The leaves must be crushed, turning them into a soft gruel, which is then applied to damaged areas skin.
One of the names of the money tree is "cornflower". It is associated with the positive effect that Crassula juice has on chronic calluses. To soften hardened skin, tightly tie a leaf to it, from which the upper “skin” is removed, and leave it overnight.
Money tree juice inhibits pathogenic microflora. To make an antimicrobial agent, the juice squeezed from 10 leaves is mixed with 150 ml of water. Freshly prepared medicine is used to rinse the mouth and throat with stomatitis, gingivitis, tonsillitis. Herpetic eruptions are lubricated with the same remedy, which significantly accelerates the healing of affected skin areas. It is also effective for polyposis of the mucous membrane of the nasal cavities (douching is carried out 4-5 times a day).
Money tree preparations reduce inflammation of hemorrhoids. For this purpose, the juice of the plant is mixed with vaseline oil to the state of a liquid emulsion. This composition is impregnated with tampons, which are injected into the rectum (2-3 times a day).
To alleviate discomfort in the legs caused by varicose veins (pain, heaviness, etc.), limbs are lubricated alcohol tincture money tree. The preparation is made as follows: a glass container, one third filled with crushed fresh twigs and leaves of crassula, is filled to the top with vodka and kept in a dark place for 3-4 weeks.
A compress of the leaves of the fat woman, ground into gruel, eliminates pain in arthritis, arthrosis and gout, it is used to relieve pain and for sprains, bruises, mild burns.
Alcoholic tincture of leaves and twigs of the money tree is used as a rubbing for rheumatic pains in the joints, as well as inflammation of the facial and trigeminal nerve.
It must be remembered that preparations of the money tree when taken orally can be harmful to health, so they should be kept out of the reach of children. Before starting treatment with Crassula preparations, you should consult your doctor.
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