I used the Bryophyllum pinnatum plant for my final project at the university to study its phytoremediation properties on some heavy metals which I introduced to the plant daily by adding the heavy metals to the water used on the plant. What drew me to the plant was it’s succulent nature and the fact that it was everywhere in the departmental garden, so I didn’t have to worry about propagation because I had my plants in abundance.
In my previous post about herbal treatment in Africa, I mentioned that herbs do a lot of good, especially if proper research is carried out on the plant used. This plant which is nicknamed miracle plant has been the interest of many researchers and I’ll share some findings here:
It has been tested on rats to further examine its ethnomedical viability in treating renal or urinary calculus otherwise known as kidney stones.
It has also been tested for its antihypertensive properties and it turns out that this plant really lives out its name of being a miracle plant. Many people use this plant to treat infections, diabetes and many other diseases.
I have been wanting to try the plant on myself since I’m on antihypertensive meds. I’m still thinking about this, and I like the idea of a natural treatment approach. My only concern is the lack of proper dosage to be used as B. Pinnatum has toxins which are said to be harmful. If I’m going to switch my treatment to this herb though, I would plant them indoors.
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