Kalanchoe is a cure for the common cold. Using Kalanchoe to treat a runny nose
A baby may have a runny nose for various reasons. It occurs due to colds and allergic reactions, too dry air and insufficient humidity in the room. During this period it is very important to organize proper care for the baby and ensure a comfortable microclimate in the room. Due to the abundant consumption of water and humidified air, the nasal passages are cleared and softened faster, as a result, irritation is reduced, a runny nose goes away and does not cause complications.
Various remedies will help speed up the treatment of runny nose in children. However, not every drug will be safe for an infant. Considered the safest folk remedies, including Kalanchoe. This is an effective medicinal plant that not only treats, but is also used as a preventive measure. In this article we will find out whether it is possible to drip Kalanchoe to a baby. Let's consider at what age this procedure is allowed.
Useful properties of Kalanchoe:
- Heals wounds and cuts, restores the skin;
- Relieves mucus in the nasal cavity during rhinitis;
- Stops bleeding;
- Relieves inflammation and swelling;
- Has bactericidal properties;
- Cleanses the body and removes bile;
- Accelerates the healing of ulcers and boils, purulent wounds and burns, helps with tissue necrosis and bleeding;
- Helps with diseases of the respiratory organs (sore throat, tonsillitis, pharyngitis, etc.);
- Eliminates rashes and blemishes, wrinkles and acne, restores facial skin;
- Suitable for caring for the skin of hands, face and décolleté;
- Preparations with Kalanchoe have a beneficial effect on the eyes and improve vision;
- Includes a large number of useful enzymes, muzzle substances and various elements.
When can a child have Kalanchoe?
The healing effect of Kalanchoe against a runny nose occurs due to the fact that the plant juice irritates the mucous membrane of the nasal passage. This leads to frequent and forceful sneezing. As a result, an adult or child suffering from a runny nose sneezes out the mucus that has accumulated in the nose. This method will help children who do not yet know how to blow their nose on their own.
Kalanchoe and its medicinal properties with a runny nose, they can cure rhinitis in 5-7 days. However, this treatment should be used extremely carefully for children under one year of age and only in a minimal dosage, since such a procedure is quite difficult to tolerate. In addition, instilling plant juice is not recommended for newborns and babies under three to five months. At this age, after instilling Kalanchoe into the nose, active sneezing begins, as a result of which harmful microbes from the nasopharynx enter the ear, causing inflammation and.
Kalanchoe for runny nose is given to children after 6-12 months and only in diluted form. Moreover, it is better to use a diluted decoction rather than juice. And to speed up recovery, you can add liquid from aloe leaves or onion juice to the broth. In addition, you can buy a ready-made product based on Kalanchoe at the pharmacy, designed specifically for young children.
Avoid pharmaceutical drops that contain Kalanchoe, onions or aloe. Drops have a negative impact on the baby’s well-being and are not recommended until 2-3 years of age. To cure rhinitis in a child, choose gentle products designed specifically for children. Or prepare the drug at home. Next, we’ll look at how to make a decoction or weakly concentrated Kalanchoe juice for children with a runny nose.
How to make a cold remedy from Kalanchoe
For children under 1.5-2 years old, it is better to take a young plant under three years old with a weakly expressed therapeutic effect. Before use, it is not recommended to water the plant for 3-7 days, then cut off the leaves, wrap it in paper and put it in the refrigerator for another 3-7 days. Such leaves are suitable for long-term use and prevention, but for urgent cases you can also take a fresh plant.
The decoction is a product with a mild and gentle effect, so this composition is recommended for use for small children under 2-3 years of age. The younger the child, the less concentrated the solution should be. To prepare the decoction, take 100 grams of leaves and pour 0.5 liters of boiling water. Then heat in a water bath for half an hour, strain and cool.
Juice is a more effective remedy that is suitable for children over two years of age. In this case, you can simply cut the leaves and squeeze out the juice with your fingers or mash with a spoon or fork. Dry leaves need to be crushed, placed in cheesecloth and squeezed out the liquid. When using for the first time, it is recommended to dilute the juice in half with clean boiled water. To enhance the effect, use a mixed composition in equal proportions of aloe and Kalanchoe juices.
Often, mucus in infants accumulates in the nasal passages not because of a cold or other similar problems, but because milk gets into the nose during breastfeeding or from a bottle. At the same time, the baby cannot blow his nose on his own without outside help. In this case, special aspirators for babies will help. Read more about the device in the article. And then we’ll find out how many times you can drip Kalanchoe into a child’s nose and figure out how to do it.
How to bury Kalanchoe for babies
- When a runny nose appears, do not rush to immediately give Kalanchoe to children. Give your body three days so that it can cope with the problem on its own without the use of folk remedies or pharmaceuticals;
- During the period of a runny nose, regularly ventilate the room, create a comfortable microclimate and maintain suitable humidity in the room. Provide plenty of fluids for the child, do not over-cool or overheat the baby;
- If your runny nose persists for more than three to four days, contact your pediatrician. Experts advise using special products, sprays or drops for children under one year of age at first. If the drugs do not help and you cannot get rid of the mucus, only then use a diluted decoction of Kalanchoe;
- Before using the product, first try the juice on yourself, and then check your baby’s reaction to Kalanchoe. To do this, place a drop of plant juice on the area of skin between the upper lip and nose and rub into the skin. If it does not appear within 1-2 hours after the procedure, you can use the product without fear;
- It is recommended to drip medicinal juice in the complete absence of nasal breathing, as well as to remove swelling that completely blocks the nasal passages, or to eliminate mucus that blocks air movement;
- First you need to drop one drop of the drug into each nostril. If no negative effects are found, then the dosage is increased to two drops and the product is dripped two to three times a day;
- A more gentle method would be not to bury the nose, but to wipe the child’s nasal passages with a cotton swab, after moistening it in Kalanchoe juice or decoction. How to wipe and clean a baby's nose, see;
- After using the product, the baby will experience sneezing, but it should not be debilitating! If the child sneezes too much and even chokes, in the next procedure you need to dilute the product more with water and instill it in smaller proportions;
- Do not put drops in your child’s nose before going to bed or eating, as after this remedy the baby begins to sneeze intensely. Prepare several handkerchiefs in advance;
- Do not use Kalanchoe for allergic rhinitis! In this case, it is important to ensure a comfortable microclimate and air humidity in the children's room, get rid of the source of allergies and use special anti-allergy drugs prescribed by the doctor;
- You cannot treat rhinitis with Kalanchoe for more than five days! If you experience an allergic reaction or other side effects immediately stop using the drug and contact your pediatrician;
- If the baby tolerates Kalanchoe normally, after three years the plant can be used as a prophylaxis during viral epidemics.
The danger of a runny nose for infants
Due to the abundant secretion of snot, dust, liquid and mucus accumulate in the nasal passages of the baby, which leads to the formation of crusts. This causes severe discomfort and unpleasant sensations and makes breathing difficult. The child cannot eat normally and sleep peacefully, begins to get tired quickly and move slowly. Without proper treatment, a runny nose becomes chronic and causes serious complications.
Rhinitis in children leads to respiratory distress and difficulty. In addition, accumulated fluid and mucus can enter the middle ear cavity through the internal auditory tube, which causes otitis media. A runny nose provokes inflammatory processes in the nasal cavities, causing bronchitis, bronchial asthma and other serious diseases.
Prolonged and chronic runny nose causes changes in the chest and bones of the facial skeleton, disrupts the exchange of oxygen in the body, the functionality of blood vessels and the heart, and the respiratory system. The most common complications and diseases that occur after a runny nose:
- Bronchitis and bronchial asthma;
- Otitis;
- Laryngite;
- Pharyngitis;
- Sinusitis or inflammation of the sinuses.
Hello dear readers. Today I want to talk about a wonderful medicinal plant - Kalanchoe. This plant “showed off” in our kitchen. Mom specially grew Kalanchoe as a cure for the common cold. It was a natural medicine that always had positive results. In fact, this plant is used not only to treat runny nose in children and adults. Its range of applications is quite wide, but today we will talk about exactly that. How to prepare and how to use Kalanchoe juice. To get rid of a runny nose - a symptom known, perhaps, to absolutely every person, today you can use both pharmaceuticals, which are sold in a wide range in every pharmacy, and folk remedies that have been proven for decades, which, as a rule, are safer and easier to use . Among them is Kalanchoe.
This plant, or rather, the products prepared from it, have an excellent positive effect not only on the nasopharyngeal mucosa, accelerating its regeneration and recovery, but also on the entire body as a whole, often helping to cope with colds and infectious diseases.
Kalanchoe can be used for children and adults, as well as. This amazing plant really deserves to talk about it in more detail.
What is Kalanchoe Degremona?
The plant genus Kalanchoe originates in distant tropical countries. On the European continent, in conditions wildlife, it doesn't grow. Being a succulent, Kalanchoe actively accumulates large reserves of moisture in its stems and leaves, preserving it.
It is this moisture that is ultimately used mainly to prepare such healing natural remedies for the common cold at home. Kalanchoe belongs to the large Crassulaceae family.
Kalanchoe daigremontiana is one of two species that can be used in folk recipes beauty and wellness. This plant has many other, unofficial, names, one of which is “Goethe Flower”, since this plant is worldwide famous poet At one time, he dedicated one of his winged sayings to him, admiring the way the plant spreads from “babies” born on its leaves (the plant reproduces through leaf buds).
Kalanchoe Degremona is an ornamental and, at the same time, medicinal plant that has pointed leaves, between the cloves of which “babies” with roots develop, ready for independent growth.
The height of an adult plant is about 55 centimeters, however, it can reach anywhere large sizes, under the conditions that the external environment and its conditions contribute to this. In nature, there are about 200 different forms (varieties) of Kalanchoe. Let's talk in more detail about two of them: the already mentioned above - Degremona, and another, no less healing - Kalanchoe pinnata.
Kalanchoe for a runny nose - photo
If you don’t know what Kalanchoe looks like, then I suggest you look at the photo of Kalanchoe.
Chemical composition of Kalanchoe Degremona
It is rich in biologically active substances that have a positive effect on human health. Thus, among them there are flavonoids, tannins, bufadienolides, enzymes, lectins and numerous organic acids, enzymes (enzymes and specific proteins). They largely explain the amazing, in a positive sense, healing effect of the plant. But no less deserved, in this aspect, are the vitamins and minerals that Kalanchoe simply abounds in.
Among the minerals, special mention should be made:
✔ Zinc (the most important element of the human body’s immune system), magnesium (improves the soft tissues’ sensitivity to healing substances supplied to them from Kalanchoe).
✔ Iron (accelerates metabolic processes in the nasopharynx and increases the activity of absorption of natural medicinal product)
✔ Manganese (has a pronounced bactericidal and antifungal effect)
✔ Potassium (participates in all processes that ensure the conduction of nerve impulses, maintains the alkaline balance of the blood, as well as fluids in tissues, catalyzes metabolic reactions)
✔ Copper (the need for this extremely important element increases significantly in the presence of inflammatory ailments in the body, which, by the way, are often accompanied by a runny nose, being either their consequence or already the cause)
✔ Iodine (actively participates in the body’s fight against “unauthorized invasion” of pathogenic microorganisms) and others. The minerals listed above also have many other properties that are so necessary for maintaining the health of the entire body. However, only those that relate directly to the aspect of our conversation today were given here: a runny nose.
In addition, Kalanchoe also contains other minerals, but their influence is not so significant, but it is still present.
We should not forget about the vitamin composition of this plant!
✔ Vitamin C. So, there is a lot of vitamin C in it. This is a well-known “fighter” of the immune system, without which it would hardly be able to cope with even such an insignificant problem, in comparison with many others, as an incipient runny nose.
✔ Vitamin P, acts in a highly productive tandem with its predecessor (vitamin C), as it helps not only to retain it in the body, but also enhances its properties.
✔ Vitamin K, enhancing the antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties of Kalanchoe.
Other vitamins that actively participate in the processes of suppressing pathogenic microflora and improving the health of the nasopharynx.
Kalanchoe - healing properties for runny nose for children and adults
Kalanchoe can be used for both adults and children, instilling it into the nasal passages to relieve the symptoms of a runny nose and completely get rid of it over time.
Often, it is Kalanchoe Degremon that is used in traditional medicine recipes, by and large - and because it grows in many houses and apartments on window sills, feeling simply excellent even during the heating season, in dry air conditions (since such “climatic "the conditions are practically his native ones).
Therefore, next we will talk about this type of plant. Although Kalanchoe pinnata is practically no different from it either in properties, or, moreover, in the method of preparing folk remedies and their use.
What beneficial properties they have:
Anti-inflammatory
Most often, a runny nose is a symptom of one or another illness; it may indicate an inflammatory process in the nasopharynx. This property, and even so pronounced, is very useful.
Antiseptic
To prevent the formation of purulent wounds, abscesses, and so on on the surface of the nasopharynx, it is very useful to use an antiseptic, which, if necessary, can eliminate existing similar manifestations. And if it (the antiseptic) is already included in the composition of a natural preparation - nasal drops from Kalanchoe, then this is absolutely wonderful.
Immunomodulatory
The body's 90% defense is its immunity. If it is weakened, then, accordingly, so is the protection. And if the body is also attacked by viruses and bacteria, then it is extremely necessary to mobilize all the body’s forces to fight them. Often, especially in the case of an advanced runny nose, the process involves not only local immunity, but also general immunity. Kalanchoe immunomodulator is a great option.
Hemostatic
If a runny nose is accompanied by periodic bleeding, most often there is nothing critical about it. This is natural, because the mucous membrane is irritated and damaged. Kalanchoe juice will help stop nosebleeds quickly and effectively.
Antiviral, antifungal, antibacterial
These three groups of pathogenic “organisms” are the most common reason colds. The nose also suffers greatly from them. Kalanchoe will help resolve a protracted conflict with them;
Wound healing
The juice of this plant accelerates the processes of regeneration of soft tissues, accelerating recovery and healing even relatively large wounds on the nasal mucosa;
General strengthening
The general condition of the body, and the nasopharynx in particular, has great importance both in terms of the time it will take to full recovery in case of illness, and in terms of susceptibility to it, in principle. Degremona aloe juice has a pronounced restorative effect on the nasopharynx.
Tonic
This property puts the finishing touches in the fight against the runny nose, mobilizing all the protective forces that are directed to the remnants of pockets of resistance left over from the infection, suppressing them.
There is no need to apply nasal drops to products based on this plant, without prior consultation with a pediatrician, for children under 7 years of age. And although pharmaceutical products are likely to be more potentially dangerous, there is still no need to take risks.
If you decide to use plant juice to treat a runny nose in a child, do not forget to first dilute it (1:1 ratio) in distilled warm water or 9% sodium chloride solution. If none of this is available, then you can dilute it with ordinary boiled water (not hot, but water at room temperature).
Children under 10 years old need 1-2 drops in each nasal passage, 2 to 3 times a day, no longer than 5-6 days, making sure that there are no individual allergic reactions or other side effects from the drug.
If they occur, use of the juice should be discontinued by consulting your doctor. The same must be done if after 6 days the symptoms (runny nose) do not disappear.
Very often parents are interested in the question.
When a child sneezes from Kalanchoe drops, is this a normal reaction?
It is impossible to give a definite answer in absentia. But when using Kalanchoe for a runny nose in children and adults, sneezing is a normal reaction of the body.
But, once again: monitor your child’s behavior while using the drops. After all, sneezing can be either a natural reaction of the body to liquid entering the nasopharynx, or a manifestation of an allergy, for example. If a child sneezes too often and for a long time, this is a signal to stop these procedures.
How to make Kalanchoe juice for children with a runny nose
The juice must be prepared correctly, otherwise it will not bring the expected positive effect from its use.
✔ To do this, first of all, cut or break off the leaves from the plant. The older they are, the better, therefore, you need to choose those that are located lower than others. Without harm to the plant, you can select from 3 to 5 leaves at a time.
✔ They must be healthy, which can be assessed visually. Next, they should be washed thoroughly with running clean water.
✔ After which, there are several options: pass them through a meat grinder or simply crush them finely, then squeeze out the required amount of juice from the pulp, squeezing it in clean gauze.
✔ The finished juice does not require additional processing and can be stored for 24 hours in the refrigerator. Most importantly, do not forget about the rules of hygiene when preparing and storing it.
✔ And immediately before using the juice, if the “patient” is less than 10-11 years old, it (the juice) should be diluted with distilled water or a 9% sodium chloride solution in a 1:1 ratio.
✔ To instill drops of Kalanchoe juice into each nasal passage, use a clean pipette, which can be purchased at a pharmacy.
Please note: Kalanchoe juice can also be sold in pharmacies, in a diluted form already prepared for use. This is also a good option for treating a runny nose.
Is it possible to use Kalanchoe during pregnancy for a runny nose?
Topical use of most drugs during pregnancy is not prohibited. However, Kalanchoe has high biological activity, being absorbed into the bloodstream and spreading, in small quantities, throughout the body.
Therefore, in order to have complete confidence that no harm will be caused to either the woman or the unborn child, it is better to first consult with your doctor.
Pregnancy can occur with many nuances, each of which can become an indication or, conversely, a contraindication for the use of Kalanchoe.
How to treat a runny nose Kalanchoe
Above we talked about treating a runny nose with Kalanchoe juice in children, now let's see how to do it in teenagers and adults. So, the juice is prepared in the same way. But it should be diluted in a ratio of 3:1, where 3 are parts of juice, and 1 is water or saline.
You can drip 3-4 times a day, 2 drops in each nasal passage. Use a pipette or a special sterile bottle.
Contraindications to the use of Kalanchoe for children and adults:
- Allergy and individual intolerance to the plant.
- High or very low blood pressure.
- Age up to 7 years and pregnancy (only after consultation with a specialist).
A runny nose is not an independent disease. It may indicate an inflammatory process occurring in the child’s body or be a sign of an allergy. Depending on the reasons that caused the appearance of mucus from the nose, appropriate treatment is prescribed. The use of Kalanchoe is indicated only in the case of a bacterial or viral infection, and the principle of the effect on the child’s body will be different. For allergic rhinitis and physiological runny nose of infants, the medicinal plant is not used.
Healing properties of Kalanchoe
To treat a runny nose, two types of Kalanchoe are used - true (Degremona) and medicinal (Bryophyllum or pinnate). Their action is similar, so you can use either one.
For runny noses in children, the most important medicinal properties of the plant are:
- Decongestant – widens the nasal passages.
- Bactericidal – phytoncides destroy many types of bacteria.
- Irritating – excessive sneezing promotes the discharge of mucus.
Most rhinitis occurs against the background of a viral infection, and only a small part is caused by bacteria. The plant does not have an antiviral effect, so it directly copes only with bacterial runny nose. The action of Kalanchoe is based on relieving swelling of the mucous membrane and inducing sneezing. When a child sneezes, his nasal passages and cavities are cleared of accumulated mucus. As a result, breathing becomes easier.
How to treat a runny nose with Kalanchoe
In order to cure a runny nose, Kalanchoe juice and decoction are used. How younger child, the lower the concentration of raw materials should be. If it is juice, then it is initially diluted with boiled water in a 1:1 ratio. It is important to observe the child's reaction after instilling the medicine into the nose. The plant causes frequent sneezing with copious mucus discharge. If sneezing becomes debilitating, then next time the concentration of the raw material should be reduced, that is, more water should be added.
According to Dr. Komarovsky, a child’s runny nose does not need to be treated at all during the first 3 days. During this period, the body tries to cope with the disease on its own, and increased production of mucus in the nose is one of the tools in the fight against viruses and bacteria. According to the doctor, the reaction to the plant in children is completely different and he was unable to identify any pattern - the plant helps some children, while others, on the contrary, experience complications.
In any case, treatment of a runny nose with Kalanchoe should begin if:
- The child practically cannot breathe through his nose - if the nasal passages are partially blocked, it is better to use other means.
- There are no other medications or they do not help.
- Discharge from the nose has become yellow-green in color - if the mucus is transparent and non-viscous, this means that the body is successfully fighting the disease.
- A test was carried out to determine the absence of an allergic reaction.
To identify allergies, you need to apply the diluted juice or decoction to the skin above the child’s upper lip. If after an hour and a half there is no redness, then most likely there will be no negative reaction to the plant. It is recommended to drop one drop into each nostril for the first time. If this does not cause side effects in the form of redness or swelling, then you can switch to the full dosage.
The use of Kalanchoe for children of different ages
For the treatment to be effective, you need to know how to drip Kalanchoe. Infants and children under 2 years of age are recommended to drip a decoction of the plant into their nose. This will help reduce side effects from treatment and protect the mucous membrane from excessive irritation. To a small child drop one drop into each nostril once a day. The juice can be used, but with great caution.
For older children, juice diluted with water is dripped, or cotton wool soaked in juice or decoction is inserted into the nose for a few minutes. Dosage – 2-3 drops twice a day.
When treating a child's runny nose, you should not mix Kalanchoe juice with other remedies, for example, onion juice or aloe. The more ingredients in the composition, the greater the chance of causing an allergic reaction or damaging the nasal mucosa.
Restrictions on the use of Kalanchoe
There are a number of restrictions on the treatment of children with Kalanchoe:
- The product cannot be used at a temperature of 37 degrees and above, since at this time the body is actively fighting the disease and the presence of mucus in the nose is necessary;
- allergic rhinitis cannot be treated with Kalanchoe, the physiological runny nose of infants cannot be treated with anything at all;
- Children can take Kalanchoe for a runny nose for no more than 5 days;
- you cannot instill a new portion of the medicine if the sneezing from the previous procedure has not yet ended;
- the appearance of a rash or redness, that is, the occurrence of any allergic reaction, requires immediate cessation of treatment.
Preparation of juice and decoction
To prepare Kalanchoe juice for a runny nose, you need to take the bottom leaf of the plant, crush it in a garlic press and squeeze the juice through cheesecloth. For an infant, you can take the top leaves. Their effect is weaker, but this will be enough for the baby. Sometimes the plant is placed in the refrigerator for 2-3 days, however, if there is no time for this, then a freshly cut leaf is used. It’s even better not to water the plant for 3 days before cutting the leaves.
Kalanchoe juice does not have to be made by hand. It is sold at the pharmacy. It is important that the product does not contain alcohol or other herbal additives. Alcohol dries out the mucous membranes, and various homeopathic combinations often cause allergies.
The decoction is prepared from 2-3 fleshy leaves, which are poured with half a glass of water, brought to a boil, and kept for half an hour in a water bath. Then the broth needs to be cooled, strained and dripped into the child’s nose.
All instilled products should be at room temperature.
Kalanchoe effectiveness and side effects
The healing properties of the plant do not guarantee healing from a runny nose. Kalanchoe helps some children very well, others have no effect, and still others experience complications. The use of Kalanchoe-based products is possible only after consultation with the attending physician. Just like Dr. Komarovsky, not every doctor will unconditionally approve of the use of this plant.
There is an opinion that the plant relieves a runny nose, but has too many side effects to use it right away. Among the most frequently occurring complications are:
- The occurrence of allergies or secondary swelling of the mucous membrane.
- Due to excessive sneezing, the infection enters the ear canals and otitis media develops.
- Burns of the mucous membrane or its cracking.
The most serious complication may be bronchospasm, which can only be relieved in intensive care.
Briefly about the main thing
Kalanchoe is a medicinal plant, the juice of which is used to treat children's runny nose. The product must be used very carefully and after consultation with a doctor. The effect is achieved by causing the child to sneeze violently and force mucus to pass out. Only in rare cases of a runny nose caused by bacteria can the plant help directly.
Conclusion: the remedy does not treat the disease, but only its symptoms, and the reaction of children to Kalanchoe is purely individual.
Thanks to its rich chemical composition, which has a beneficial effect on the human body, and its wide spectrum, the Kalanchoe flower is found in almost every home. This plant has many other names, among which the most common are “house doctor”, “pharmacy on the windowsill”, “indoor ginseng”, etc. If you want to have a plant in your home that will effectively help fight various ailments, has anti-inflammatory, antiviral, regenerating, antibacterial, antimicrobial, antiseptic, viviparous, wound healing, analgesic and other medicinal effects, be sure to purchase Kalanchoe.
In nature, there are more than 200 varieties of this succulent. In our area, Peristoe varieties have become widespread, the juice of which helps with ARVI, in particular runny nose, sinus congestion, rhinitis, sinusitis, tonsillitis, stomatitis and other inflammatory processes affecting the nasopharynx. Does Kalanchoe juice help with a runny nose, you ask? Kalanchoe extract is widely used in modern medicine and pharmacology for the production of various medicines. Drops, alcohol, solutions, oils and ointments have found their use in different areas medicine and cosmetology. As noted by supporters of traditional medicine, Kalanchoe juice is effective for runny noses in children and adults. In addition to the drops that are made from this succulent, it is possible to use the extract externally, which causes abundant mucus in the nasal passages and provokes a sneezing reflex.
Video “Kalanchoe for a runny nose”
From this video you will learn how to properly use Kalanchoe for a runny nose.
How to prepare the solution
Many people are interested in how to prepare Kalanchoe drops at home. To make a medicine that helps to quickly and effectively cope with colds and runny nose, leaves and young shoots of adult plants that have reached 3 years of age are suitable. If you need to make drops for a newborn, then it is better to take a flower aged from 1 to 3 years, in which the concentration of juice is less saturated.
The recipe for making Kalanchoe drops used for runny noses for children and adults is very simple. Do not water the flower for 7–10 days. After the leaves and young stems have been cut, wash and dry them thoroughly. Then the cut material must be placed in the refrigerator for 10–14 days. It has been scientifically proven that prolonged exposure to cold and lack of sunlight increases the production of biologically active substances.
You need to squeeze the juice out of a well-chilled plant. You can use a regular kitchen garlic press for this. It is recommended to store the finished product in the refrigerator. If this condition for storing drops is neglected, the juice quickly loses its healing properties.
To get rid of a runny nose, just drop two or three drops of the healing concentrate into each nostril. However, as supporters of alternative medicine note, due to its strong concentration, Kalanchoe juice in its pure form is not suitable for small children and people with highly sensitive mucous membranes. Concentrated juice should be diluted with distilled water or can be diluted with olive oil.
Contraindications and side effects
Kalanchoe for the common cold is prescribed to children and adults after examination by a specialized specialist. You should not self-medicate, especially if an infant is suffering from a runny nose. Treatment of newborns should be carried out as prescribed by a pediatrician or pediatric otolaryngologist.
Kalanchoe, the medicinal properties of which we have already discussed for a runny nose, has a number of contraindications; you need to familiarize yourself with them before using the concentrate:
- allergic reaction or individual intolerance to plant extracts;
- pregnancy (especially the third trimester, as there is a high probability of involuntary abortion);
- breastfeeding period;
- age restrictions;
- diseases of the cardiovascular system (hypotension, hypertension, tendency to nosebleeds due to weak blood vessels in the sinuses, etc.).
Kalanchoe in the nose for a runny nose gives positive results only if you follow the instructions for using a diluted solution or pure concentrate, and also correctly follow the technology and adhere to the recommended proportions and manufacturing conditions. If the dosage is incorrect, you can cause a burn to the mucous membrane. Problems of this kind arise especially often when treating children. Do not forget that a child’s nasal mucosa is more sensitive.
How to use
How to use Kalanchoe juice for a runny nose in adults and children? Is it possible to drip the concentrate for nasal congestion in infants? Such questions can often be heard from people who are planning to take folk remedies for the first time to treat colds.
For adults
If you do not suffer from an allergic reaction to plant extracts, then you can safely treat a runny nose with concentrated Kalanchoe juice.
To ease breathing or get rid of snot, it is enough to drop two or three drops of the drug into each nasal passage. It is recommended to carry out this procedure no more than three times a day. Otherwise, your nose may become even more stuffy.
For babies
Due to the high risk of developing otitis media, the use of folk remedies based on plant extracts is prohibited for newborns and children under one year of age. As an alternative, you can use a decoction of Kalanchoe juice. To prevent viral and infectious diseases, it is recommended to wipe the baby’s nose with cotton swabs dipped in a decoction or solution of Kalanchoe juice.
For children
Kalanchoe in the nose for children aged 3 years and older is prescribed only after examination and consultation with a specialist. If you don’t have time to make drops at home, then the finished medicine can be sold at almost any pharmacy kiosk. A child, as we have already said, should not drip high concentration Kalanchoe juice into his nose. The medicine should first be diluted with distilled water.
Pregnant
Is it possible to use Kalanchoe juice during pregnancy? Many women in an interesting position are interested. This drug is contraindicated for the treatment of runny nose during pregnancy. However, if, after an examination, the attending physician has authorized the use of folk remedies in the fight against a runny nose, it is better to try a nasal remedy that contains Kalanchoe juice, saline solution and a decoction of chamomile flowers.
In ancient times, there were no effective medicines against the common cold, so people resorted to traditional methods treatment. Today, diseases that occur in the nasal cavity are treated with various drops that have anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and antibacterial effects. But traditional methods have not lost their potency and are used as additional therapy.
A plant such as Kalanchoe is found in almost every home. But not all housewives know that it has healing properties. The main advantages include strengthening immune function and preventive properties against flu and colds.
The leaves of the plant contain many elements. Kalanchoe is a natural biostimulating plant that helps activate metabolic processes in the body.
If you have this type of plant in your house, you can know that you always have a cure for the common cold on hand. When it comes to using Kalanchoe for a runny nose, they talk about its internal juice. But before using it, it is recommended to place the leaf in a cool and dark place for about a day. During this period of time, a certain protective reaction is formed in it, which leads to the release of useful substances.
Kalanchoe juice contains trace elements in the form of carboxylic acids, rutin and vitamin C, antioxidants, silicon, manganese and aluminum, and tannins. Thanks to this composition, the medicinal properties of Kalanchoe for a runny nose are highlighted. This includes.
- Anti-inflammatory effect. When using the juice of the plant, swelling and inflammation in the nasal cavity are relieved. As a result, breathing through the nose becomes easier.
- Antimicrobial action. Kalanchoe copes well with pathogenic organisms that have entered the nasal cavity.
- Wound healing effect. When using Kalanchoe for colds, rapid regeneration of tissue structures occurs.
- Analgesic effect. Kalanchoe relieves discomfort in the nose for a runny nose.
Kalanchoe juice for a runny nose is often prescribed for any type of sinusitis, sinusitis, rhinitis. The medicinal plant is also recommended for use for other diseases such as gingivitis, tonsillitis, purulent otitis media and inflammatory processes that affect the nasopharynx. During colds, experts advise using juice as a preventive measure.
Contraindications for the use of Kalanchoe
Indeed, Kalanchoe has a healing effect. But its use has a number of contraindications. It is strictly forbidden to use it by women during the last weeks of pregnancy, as well as by those who are at risk of miscarriage.
It is also contraindicated to use Kalanchoe juice for a runny nose in children under one year old. The main reason is the likelihood of otitis. This plant causes active sneezing, as a result of which bacteria can enter the baby's auditory tube. This process leads to the development of the disease.
Some people have an increased sensitivity to plant extracts. Therefore, before use, it is recommended to conduct a small test for an allergic reaction. To do this, apply one drop of medicine inside the nostril. If no rash or other manifestations occur, the product can be used further.
Kalanchoe juice for coughs and runny noses should not be used by those who suffer from hypotension or hypertension. Overdose may cause burns to the mucous membrane.
The use of Kalanchoe in adults and children with a runny nose
The main benefit of using Kalanchoe is to free the nasal passages from excess mucus. Therefore, when treating a runny nose, you need to stay at home for some time.
When using juice in adults, there are several important guidelines to follow.
- Adult patients can use Kalanchoe juice alone or in combination with other medications. The most in a simple way is to instill juice into each nasal passage. These manipulations should be carried out up to three times a day.
- You can use a cotton swab after moistening it in the medicinal product. Then lubricate the inside of the nasal passages.
- You can prepare medicinal drops yourself. To do this, you should resort to recipes:
- if the patient has a tendency to nosebleeds, weakened blood vessels and increased sensitivity of the mucous membrane to external irritants, then Kalanchoe juice is recommended to be diluted with warm water in a one-to-one ratio. After preparing the solution, drop two or three drops into each nasal passage;
- You can mix aloe and Kalanchoe juice in equal proportions. Then drop two or three drops into each nasal passage. The procedure should be repeated up to three times a day.
How to use Kalanchoe for a runny nose in children? Experts are categorically against the use of plant juice in infants. A highly concentrated solution can lead to various complications. But to treat a runny nose in children, you can use a decoction of the leaves of the plant. In this case, you should adhere to the rule: the younger the child, the lower the concentration of the main substance should be.
The decoction perfectly clears the nose of accumulated mucus. And preparing it is quite simple. To do this, take a few leaves of the plant and pour them cold water. Then put it on the stove and cook for ten to fifteen minutes. After cooking, remove the broth from the heat and let it brew for one hour. You need to drip the product up to three times a day.
You can resort to another method. Take cotton wool and make two turundas out of it. Then soak them in the broth and put them in the child’s nose. The procedure will not take much time, and the baby will not even feel any discomfort.
If there is Kalanchoe in the house, then medicinal products for children can be made from this plant. But doctors recommend following several important recommendations.
- You can drip Kalanchoe juice only if nasal breathing is completely absent. If your nose is breathing, but mucus has simply accumulated in it, then it is better to blow your nose or rinse your nasal passages with saline solution. If a child has severe swelling or mucus has blocked air movement, then you can prepare a remedy from Kalanchoe.
- Before using the product, you need to test for the absence of an allergic reaction. To do this, prepare the medicine and smear it over the baby’s upper lip. If the allergy does not go away within two hours, then you can put one drop of juice into each nasal passage. At the same time, it is worth monitoring the child’s condition. If no side effects occur, then you can continue to use Kalanchoe.
- Treatment with a medicinal plant in children can be carried out for no more than five days, in adults and women during the gestation period no more than seven days. It is worth noting that if the runny nose does not go away within the prescribed period, then complications have appeared and a doctor’s examination is required.
- If, after instilling the product in it, the baby begins to sneeze heavily, then in the next application the juice should be diluted with water.
- If side effects occur, use of the medicine should be discontinued.
Use of Kalanchoe during pregnancy
Can Kalanchoe be used for a runny nose during pregnancy? If a woman wants to resort to this method, then she must consult a doctor. Kalanchoe should be used with caution for a runny nose. This is especially true for women who are in the last weeks of pregnancy. It is strictly forbidden to use the product if rhinitis was caused by an allergic reaction.
If there is Kalanchoe in the house, treatment for a runny nose can be carried out. But it is worth observing the dosage. Kalanchoe juice should be diluted with water in a ratio of one to two. It should be used no more than three times a day.
Kalanchoe juice can also be mixed with saline or chamomile decoction. You can use the medicine as regular drops up to three times a day. The duration of the treatment course should not exceed seven days.
Treatment of cough with Kalanchoe
Often, for bronchial asthma or other diseases of the respiratory system, Kalanchoe juice is prescribed for cough. For chronic diseases, which are characterized by frequent wheezing, suffocating cough, the juice of the plant can also help.
To prepare the product you need to take a glass of freshly squeezed lemon juice. You will also need a spoonful of natural honey, Kalanchoe leaves, shells from chicken eggs and two mugs of Cahors. All ingredients are mixed together and passed through a blender for thorough grinding. Then you need to pour the product into a dark bottle and put it in a cool place for seven days. The medicine must be taken half an hour before meals.
There is another remedy. It helps eliminate mild coughs. To prepare it you will need one hundred milliliters of Kalanchoe juice. Then dilute it with boiled water in a one to one ratio. Should be taken up to two times a day.
If your cough is severe, you can take another medicine. It contains two tablespoons of Kalanchoe juice, one hundred grams of pork or goose fat, one hundred grams of butter, honey and cocoa. All components are thoroughly mixed together until a homogeneous consistency. Take it mixed with warm milk.
Folk remedies have always brought benefits to people, but do not forget that mortality in those days was higher. Therefore, for any complications it is worth using medications.