Kalanchoe juice: can I buy in a pharmacy and at what price, as well as instructions for use, including for the face

Unpretentious in the care of Kalanchoe is not an ordinary indoor ornamental plant, but a real "green doctor." Its composition is phenomenal, and its healing properties have been known for centuries. Kalanchoe juice is consumed inside, on the basis of which medicinal tinctures and ointments are prepared.

Next, we will tell where this medicine is used and how to make it yourself. Where can I get it. And also, to whom this drug can harm.

Structure

The composition of the plant juice is unique. Some components are listed below.

Tannins - active organic compounds. After consuming a product containing tannin, an astringent feeling remains in the mouth. These substances have a whole range of useful properties: bactericidal, hemostatic, anti-inflammatory.
Flavonoids able to affect the activity of enzymes.
Organic acids contribute to improving local metabolism.
Vitamins help in normalizing metabolic processes between tissues and strengthening vessels.
Polysaccharides - complex carbohydrates - when applied topically, they contribute to the accelerated healing of skin lesions.

On a note. Several hundred species of Kalanchoe are known. For medicinal purposes, it is recommended to use two types of Kalanchoe: cirrus and Degremon.

In what cases are they used?

The rich composition of the plant juice explains its widespread use for medical and cosmetic purposes (what can be treated with Kalanchoe and how to use it can be found here). Actively use this tool in cases:

the need for debridement and acceleration of epithelial regeneration;
removal of inflammatory processes;
treating cracks in the skin, including cracks in the chest that form when feeding babies;
long non-healing wounds;
flu prevention;
treatment of inflammatory processes in the nose (how is Kalanchoe used for sinusitis?);
treatment of stomatitis, periodontal disease, gingivitis;
treatment of ruptures after childbirth, treatment of cervical erosion;
varicose veins.

Also, the tool is used to make face masks that nourish the skin, increase its tone, have a stimulating effect on blood circulation. Organic acids help cleanse the face. Kalanchoe-based masks can also act as peels and whitening products.

Instructions for use

As a medicine, Kalanchoe juice is available in the form of an alcohol solution. and is intended for external and local use. It looks like a light brown or brown liquid with a specific odor. The composition includes juice from fresh shoots of Kalanchoe and ethyl alcohol (95%).

When treating wounds or ulcers, 2 ml of the drug is applied to the problem area with a syringe. A multilayer gauze dressing is then applied to the wound. Previously, the lower layers of the dressing are impregnated with a solution. Every 12 hours, the dressing must be changed. The duration of treatment is at least 2 weeks.
Attention! If a patient has a burning sensation when treating a wound, then it is recommended to dilute the drug with a 1% solution of novocaine in a 1: 1 ratio.
When using the product for the treatment of dental diseases, the drug is used in the form of applications on the oral mucosa. The duration of one procedure is 15 minutes, 3-4 procedures should be done per day. The entire course will take 1-2 weeks, depending on the recommendations of specialists. Before use, the drug is recommended to be heated in a water bath to a temperature of 37 degrees.
If the juice is taken orally (for example, with pathologies of the gastrointestinal tract), then the standard course of therapy takes from 3 to 5 weeks. A teaspoon of juice is mixed with half a glass of warm water and taken 4 times a day.
When using the solution in case of varicose veins, it is necessary to rub the legs in a circular motion for a couple of months, moving from the feet up.
For the prevention of influenza three times a day, it is recommended to lubricate the nasal mucosa with the drug.
To treat a runny nose in an adult, freshly squeezed juice is applied to a cotton swab, which wipes the nasal cavity from the inside. Another option: drip 2-3 drops in each sinus up to 4 times a day. To treat children, you should use a decoction or infusion of leaves instead of juice (how to use Kalanchoe juice from a runny nose for children?).
The bactericidal properties of the ingredients of the product are useful for problem skin (acne, slight inflammation, acne). In the morning, wipe the skin with Kalanchoe juice diluted with water.
Gauze or cotton lotions soaked in juice can get rid of edema and dark circles under the eyes.

How to do it yourself?

There are several options for self-production of Kalanchoe juice and solutions based on it:

To get fresh juice from the plant, you need to remove a few green strong leaves and grind them with a blender or meat grinder. From the resulting slurry, squeeze the liquid. You can use pure gauze for this.Recommendation. To obtain the maximum therapeutic effect, juice should not be harvested in advance. It is better to do it immediately before use.
If the leaves of kalanchoe chopped by the above method are poured with boiling water for 4 hours, then filtering this solution through a clean gauze or fine sieve, you can get an infusion of Kalanchoe leaves.
To make alcohol tincture, mix 100 ml of fresh plant juice with a teaspoon of medical alcohol (you can find out what indications for the use of tincture, as well as recipes for its preparation are here). Keep this tincture in the refrigerator.

Can I buy in pharmacies and at what price?

In pharmacies, Kalanchoe juice can be bought without a prescription. The main producer is Vifiteh CJSC, Russia. The product comes in a 20 ml bottle. The cost of one bottle at December 2017 prices is from 50 rubles. Vials with Kalanchoe juice are also produced by TOV "FZ" BIOFARMA "(Ukraine). The volume of the bottle is 20 ml, the cost is from 50 rubles.

Contraindications, risks and possible consequences

Despite the fact that Kalanchoe juice has minimal contraindications, it should be used, realizing all the possible risks:

Before use, be sure to make sure that there are no allergic reactions to the ingredients that make up the product. If a skin rash, burning, or itching appears during the application of the solution, it is necessary to immediately stop using it and consult a doctor.
You should not use Kalanchoe juice during pregnancy, hepatitis, cirrhosis, problems with blood pressure.
The presence of tannins can provoke constipation with excessive use of the drug inside.
Fresh juice is not recommended for the treatment of rhinitis if the patient has a bleeding disorder, since treatment of Kalanchoe in this case can cause nosebleeds.

Useful video

From the video you will find out what healing properties Kalanchoe has and contraindications to its use:

Conclusion

Kalanchoe is a unique plant that combines beauty, benefits and ease of care. Kalanchoe juice can be used as a therapeutic and cosmetic product, which can be prepared on its own or buy a ready-to-use product in a pharmacy.