Air Plant
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Scientific name
Bryophyllum pinnatum
English Name
Air Plant
Malayalam name
എലമുളച്ചി
Common name
Good luck leaf
Description
- Habit : Herb
- Habitat : Rocky areas in moist deciduous forests, also in the plains
- Leaves : simple, elliptic-ovate
- Flowers : corolla greenish
- Follicle : enclosed with reddish calyx
How to use
- Kidney issues : Fresh leaves are crushed, and the juice is extracted. This juice is applied directly to wounds or taken orally (a few drops) to relieve cough and treat kidney issues.
- Sore throat : Chewing fresh leaves is also a common practice for treating minor ailments like coughs and sore throats.
Parts used
Leaves
Uses
diabetes, dissolving kidney stones, respiratory tract infections
Propagation & Cultivation
Prefers well-drained, sandy, or loamy soil. It can grow in poor, rocky soils.It is propagated through leaf or stem cuttings.Requires minimal watering. Allow the soil to dry out between watering to prevent root rot.Thrives in warm, tropical, and subtropical climates.
