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
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