The efficacy and function of Kalanchoe

After thousands of years of sedimentation and accumulation, the types and quantities of Chinese medicine have become quite astonishing. Therefore, choosing Chinese medicine to treat some difficult and complicated diseases always has a very good effect. Next, I will recommend a Chinese medicine, Kalanchoe.

[Other names] Chicken claw Panax notoginseng, five-claw Panax notoginseng, chicken foot Panax notoginseng, native Panax notoginseng, false Sichuan lian

[Source] Kalanchoe laciniata (L.) Pers., a plant of the genus Kalanchoe in the Crassulaceae family, is used as medicine with its whole plant . It can be harvested throughout the year and is mostly used fresh.

【Nature and flavor】 Sweet, slightly bitter, cold.

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and detoxifies, disperses blood stasis and reduces swelling. Used for bruises, snake bites, sores, abscesses, burns, eczema, and traumatic bleeding.

[Usage and Dosage] 0.5-1 liang, decocted in water or mashed with wine to take the juice, and apply the residue to the affected area; for external use, mash the fresh whole herb and apply it to the affected area.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

【Source】 Guangzhou Army "Handbook of Commonly Used Chinese Herbal Medicines"

Through the detailed introduction of Kalanchoe, I believe everyone has a certain understanding and can better improve our common sense in life.