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Miracle Leaf (Patharchatta / Parnabeeja)
Kalanchoe pinnata
ଅମରପୋଇ (Amarapoi)पत्थरचट्टा (Patharchatta)Parnabeeja
- Family
- Crassulaceae
- Origin
- Madagascar & Tropical Africa
- Plant Type
- Herb
- Habitat
- Both
About the Plant
Erect succulent perennial herb to 1m; opposite thick fleshy imparipinnate crenate leaves capable of vegetative budding from margin notches, and pendulous greenish-purple flowers.
Traditional Uses
Renal calculus, urinary tract obstruction, hypertension, and burns
Parts Used
Fresh leaves
Ayurvedic Properties
- Rasa: Kashaya, Amla
- Guna: Laghu, Ruksha
- Virya: Sheeta
- Vipaka: Madhura
Health Benefits
- Dissolves kidney stones, heals skin burns, treats hypertension, and clears urinary infections
Precautions
Moderate use recommended; excessive intake of raw juice can irritate kidneys
Interesting Facts
Leaves generate tiny clonal plantlets along their crenate leaf margins that drop off and root