The medicinal plant (Kalanchoe), known in popular slang as a bad mother. The name of a bad mother comes because it produces gems or seedlings on the edge of its leaves that, when they reach a certain size, their rootlets fall to the ground and grow independently, that's why they say so, because the children throw away
Very few people have heard of kalanchoe, also known in several countries as "bad mother." This wonderful plant has multiple health benefits, one of them, and undoubtedly the most prominent is its ability to fight cancer. It also serves as an antihistamine, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, antiallergic (against pain) and stomach ulcer.
In Venezuela, its properties are used to eliminate and avoid ovarian cysts that usually appear in most women. It is also useful to overcome tumors or abscesses, deep wounds, rheumatisms, inflammations, hypertension and renal colic.
Undoubtedly, "bad mother" is an indispensable plant in homes that deserves to be known by all and may well be external or internal use, yes, before consuming it you should consult a doctor, because everything in excess is bad.
How to consume "bad mother"?
They should not be doses greater than 80 grams per day, but it is important to remember that you always have to consult the specialist.
It cannot be consumed by pregnant women or patients with heart disease.
Do not take for prolonged periods, only as a treatment in specific cases.
How is it used?
If it is for external use: crushed leaves in the form of poultice, compress or plaster; Leaf juice with oil or petroleum jelly to use as an ointment. Used this way, the plant is anti-inflammatory, antihemorrhagic, astringent and healing.
If it is for internal use: raw salad leaves; fresh juice (add water to give more volume); infused leaves.
