The “tree of life” (synonyms – “tree of life”, pinguicula, tree crassula) is an unpretentious houseplant belonging to the genus of succulents.
Outwardly, it resembles a small tree with a tree-like trunk, which branches and forms a semblance of branches, on which the fleshy rounded leaves are located.
It is thanks to its leaves that the plant got its so unusual name.
The flowering of the tree life begins after its 10th year. The flowers exude a sweetish fragrance.
The plant grows well on a windowsill, although it is necessary to avoid direct sunlight on it.
It is watered rarely – no more than 2 times a week, when the surface layer of soil in the pot dries up. Excessive watering is dangerous.
The applications of the tree crassula are different.
It may not adorn the “gray” interior of your home, but it may also show its therapeutic properties very well in folk medicine.
Its well-known therapeutic effects are bactericidal, anti-inflammatory, antiviral.
This fact is explained by the high content of arsenic in this plant, therefore, internal application must be strictly dosed.
If this unconventional remedy is abused, vomiting, diarrhea and even loss of consciousness can occur.
The therapeutic properties of the tree of life can manifest themselves even when the plant is simply located in your room.
The substances it releases perfectly purify and disinfect the air.
In addition, the tree “absorbs” diseases and negative energy of people.
If a person has fallen ill or has experienced severe stress, then the tree begins to dry out and its leaves begin to fall. After the patient recovers, it regains its former appearance.
The healing properties of tree crassula are in no way inferior to aloe.
The juice of its leaves helps to quickly heal wounds and cuts, dissolves abscesses.
Healing properties:
1. Minor burns, cuts, bruises, sprains, wounds
To make juice, take a few leaves from the plant, grind them until they become pulp, reserving the juice.
Put the resulting gruel on gauze, apply it to the cut or wound and cover with another 1 layer of gauze on top. The bandage is changed every 4 hours.
2. Help with insect bites
With the juice from the leaves of this useful plant, lubricate the places of insect bites 4 times a day.
3. Pyelonephritis and cystitis
Cut 5 leaves, pour 200 ml of hot water. Stand for an hour and strain. Take 1 tbsp. l. 20 minutes before meals 2 times a day.
4. Sore throat
Angina and tonsillitis – inflammation of the tonsils also respond very well to treatment with the help of this therapeutic agent.
Take 10 leaves of the tree of life and 200 ml of warm boiled water.
Mix the juice squeezed from the leaves with water and rinse your mouth with it every 3-4 hours.
5. Stomach and duodenal ulcer
Stomach and duodenal ulcers also respond well to treatment with the help of the tree of life.
For its more favorable course, a person needs to eat 2 leaves of the plant in the morning on an empty stomach at least 1 hour before meals, chewing them very slowly
6. Herpes on the lips
The sap of the tree of life is also used for herpes on the lips.
For this purpose, it is necessary to squeeze juice from the leaves and smear the affected area every half hour.
Or soak a little cotton in the juice and apply it as a lotion.
7. Arthritis, arthrosis.
Squeeze the juice from 13-15 leaves, smear painful joints with it at night.
8. For kidney diseases
For inflammatory diseases of the kidneys, a decoction of the leaves helps well.
To obtain a decoction, grind 5 leaves of the tree and pour 200 ml of hot water over them.
After an hour, strain the resulting mixture and take 1 tablespoon 15 minutes before meals 3 times a day.
Attention: The tree of life contains arsenic, so we do not recommend abusing its infusions and juice.
Before use, be sure to consult your GP.
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