According to Feng Shui, the money tree is a plant that delivers success, prosperity, and wealth. But few people understand that this plant has an additional benefit: natural health properties.
This tree is said to be an indicator of a person’s health. It’s even considered that when it begins to wither, it’s because it’s absorbing the negative energy carried by one of the people living in the home, usually when they’re sick.
Properties of the Money Tree
In traditional medicine, a remedy grounded on the juice from the leaves of this plant is widely applied due to its anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and high flavonoid content and bactericidal properties.
Crassula is a famous green competitor that, in terms of medicinal properties, is compared to Aloe vera.
And although it is regarded as a natural medicine, crassula should only be applied externally and with caution.
The reason for caution is that it has the ability to collect arsenic. However, in houseplants, this ability is decreased because the soil in which they grow is poor or non-arsenic compared to wild plants in Africa or Asia.
Calluses
Among the money trees, its leaves are renowned with being applied to calluses. Although, oddly enough, “callus” is a very common name for this plant.
Before using it, you need to get rid of the transparent fabric from the surface of the leaf. Then, stick the leaf over the callus, secure it with a bandage or adhesive patch, and leave it on overnight.
It can also be applied on areas with burns, but only on minor burns without blisters.
Bruises, cuts and scrapes
Make a paste with the plant’s leaves. Rub it to the affected area of skin. Then, secure it with a bandage.
When the porridge dries, after about two hours, wash it carefully, use more porridge, and change the bandage.
Cold sores
The juice from the leaves can be applied to treat cold sores. How to do it? Squeeze the washed leaf of the money tree, extract the juice, and use the juice to the affected area. You can use it directly or soak a cotton ball or swab in it and place it on the affected area.
Insect bites
Another use for the juice from the leaves of the money tree is to apply it to insect bites. Do this every two hours. This reduces inflammation and makes the bite disappear quickly.
Acne
Thanks to its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties, this plant can help remove acne, an unpleasant problem for all those who deal with it.
If acne is just beginning to appear, and you only have small breakouts, cleansing the problem area with freshly squeezed juice from the plant is more than enough. This procedure is more effective when applied at night.
Contraindications:
Despite its many positive benefits, the use of the money tree has its own contraindications. The juice and tincture of this plant are not suggested for breastfeeding or pregnant women or for children under 12 years of age.
If you apply it responsibly and correctly, it’s a beautiful plant that will not only use your apartment but also offer wonderful health benefits.