Ornamental plant with strong defensive abilities from elektroizlucheny - a cactus Epiphyllum Dreamland.Medicinal properties it is not limited to this.It effectively cope with the symptoms of multiple diseases of the heart, skin, urinary and other pathologies.
In addition, this plant looks great on a windowsill and decorate the interior.Some connoisseurs prefer to eat food from this kind of cactus.It should also be noted that the juice of Epiphyllum Dreamland perfectly eliminates the symptoms of a hangover.
Cactus Epiphyllum Dreamland: photos, description
plant genus Epiphyllum Cacti belongs to the family, in the tribe Glitsereusovyh.South America is the birthplace of the plant.Although some experts say that it is the first time in Africa was discovered by researchers cactus Epiphyllum Dreamland.Photo of the plant, or more precisely its image occurs on the leaflets life Mayan and Aztec.
Features cactus Epiphyllum Dreamland:
- stem its long, flat, gray-green color;
- it a little rough, or they are completely absent;
- large flowers are placed on the tops of the stems of different colors (bright orange, pink, burgundy, white and cream, red);
- some hybrids of this cactus have strong pleasant aroma.
The flowering plants - it's summer, and in some cases, winter or fall.Disclosed are and night and day.
Note the interesting characteristics of this cactus: the stem had mutated and no leaves.
Summary of cultivating plants
Cactus Epiphyllum Dreamland, whose medicinal properties have been known Mayan and Aztec, use the latest as a remedy and as a food.
only in the XVI century, this plant has got to the Old World.In Russia this therapeutic cactus appeared during the reign of Peter I.
first kind of cactus Epiphyllum Dreamland was described by Adrian Haworth in 1812.Then the name of this plant was listokaktus or fillokaktus.The word "Epiphyllum" from the Greek translation as "epi" - above and "fillus" - a piece.
Cactus Epiphyllum Dreamland: types
It should be noted that the breeders in this direction have worked on conscience: there are more than 200 species of cactus above.
Some of the more common of Epiphyllum:
- serrated;
- broadleaf;
- cheshuychatoplodny;
- angular;
- Phyllanthus.
interesting feature of this plant species; some of them are free to put in a teaspoon, while others reach a height of over 25 meters.
Application cactus Epiphyllum
Dreanland applies:
- as decorative ornaments;
- as a remedy in alternative medicine;
- in the food industry.
To decorate decoration most people keep these cacti house.
Regarding the use of the plants in the process of cooking, it should be noted, on the basis thereof are obtained excellent drinks, desserts, candied fruit with a rather interesting and unusual taste.
In addition, some gourmands consume it fried or eaten raw.
Cactus Epiphyllum Dreamland: medicinal properties
This plant has a strong enough healing abilities.Properties cactus Epiphyllum Dreamland:
- blocks electromagnetic radiation (from PCs or TVs);
- a diuretic;
- promotes healing of wounds on human skin;
- acts as a hemostatic agent.
Fresh juice of cactus:
- help from the symptoms of a hangover;
- eliminates the headache;
- refreshes the body;
- improves metabolism;
- strengthens and tones the body;
- has an antibacterial effect;
- prevents the development of inflammatory processes;
- acts as a decongestant.
Indications for treatment cactus Epiphyllum Dreamland
This plant experts strongly recommend alternative medicine used to treat the following diseases:
- disorder of the digestive system;
- heart problems and his system;
- diseases in neurology;
- hypotension;
- diseases of the genitourinary system (urinary incontinence, frequent urination);
- BPH;
- liver disease;
- diabetes;
- skin diseases and wounds;
- rheumatism;
- joint pain.
This list is far from complete, where applicable cactus Epiphyllum Dreamland.Medicinal properties of the plant are mainly directed to the restoration of the organism as during an illness and after them.This plant - a protective barrier against the effects of natural and electromagnetic.
Treatment cactus Epiphyllum Dreamland: folk recipes
Alternative Medicine offers the following methods for the preparation of therapeutic agents based on the above plants:
- Washes from skin diseases: take two pieces of cactus juice and one part juice horseradish crust, mix.Bandage or cotton wool soaked in this liquid and is applied every three hours to the affected area.
- If you have problems with the gastrointestinal tract mix half a cup of finely twisted in a meat grinder, the stems of this plant with the same amount of wine and sugar.Insist 24 hours.Alternative Medicine Specialists advise to use the infusion before meals twice a day on a tablespoon.
- as a diuretic used the flesh above the plants.It is employed in an amount of 3 teaspoons and fill two cups of water.When this mixture will stand about 12 hours, it must drain and drink a few sips throughout the day.
- to eliminate pain in the joints and apply the pulp of cactus Epiphyllum Dreamland.With her cut spikes, and then rubbed into the sore spots.Next, you should cover the treated area compress and wrap well.
Cactus Epiphyllum Dreamland: how to care for plants at home
This plant is easy to grow at home on a window sill.It is only to provide normal conditions for his "residence".
Cactus Epiphyllum Dreamland needs a bright light.If it is put in place that is in partial shade, the plant already may soon fade and turn yellow.In summer, it is desirable that it is not in direct sunlight.In addition, plant preferred fresh air at this time.
favorable temperature for cactus varies from 20 to 25 degrees Celsius.This spring and summer.But in winter this figure may be slightly understate.The maximum low temperature for this plant - it is 10-15 degrees Celsius.
Epiphyllum prefers moderate watering.The soil should always be moist.For watering is recommended to use water at room temperature.
Regarding humidity, the plants in this direction unpretentious.Just need a little summer to spray it.
particular importance for cactus Epiphyllum Dreamland is cropping.After a few years it is necessary to remove the old shoots as they eventually lose the ability to bloom.
Possible difficulties:
- direct sunlight leave burns on the stem of the plant;
- too low temperature in the room leads to the withering of the cactus.
In these flower diseases like aphids, mealy cherevets spider mite and plant necessary to treat systemic insecticide and remove damaged moistened with alcohol swab.
Cactus Epifillium Dreamland - interesting ornamental plant with a fairly pronounced healing abilities.Keep it at home, it is desirable to everyone who works at the computer or watching television for a long time, since the function of a protective barrier from elektroizlucheny is its main feature.
