In the kingdom of plants, there are many fruits or species that bring medicinal uses, health benefits and important chemical properties, perhaps for this reason nature is always fascinating.
In this article we will know what aranto is, in addition to its most important properties and its benefits for the human body.
What is the aranto?
This plant is native to Madagascar , whose scientific name is Kalanchoe daigremontiana and is part of the Crassulaceae family , a medicinal plant whose cultivation and use extends throughout the northern hemisphere.
This plant is especially known for its medicinal properties and uses , since it is used as an antioxidant mainly for its great results.
Note: A medical study mentions that “It can be seen that the kalanchoe aranto contains different chemical compounds, among which are: flavonoids, fatty acids and triterpenoids such as bufadienolides”. (1)
Aranthus properties
To continue, the aranto or kalanchoe has various medicinal properties and chemical substances, some of which are very necessary for the body or to fight serious infections, including weight loss. That is why we present the main properties in their entirety:
1. Anti-inflammatory
The aranto plant is famous for its anti-inflammatory nature , used for tissues or a site affected by irritation and inflammation.
This is due to its leaves that contain flavonoids , those natural pigments that protect the body from toxic agents and that are widely distributed in plants. The use of aranto for inflamed areas is through compresses, as it is more practical.
To highlight: According to what was established in a medical study “Flavonoids are found in fruits, vegetables, seeds and flowers, as well as in beer, wine, green tea, black tea and soybeans, which are commonly consumed in the human diet. ” . (two)
2. Antihistamines
This plant has some antihistamine action towards the body, since it fights histamine, a chemical mediator that is often involved in important processes in the body.
The antihistamine benefits prevent the activation of histamine, through the action of the chain of chemicals that this compound has, the aranto plant is extremely rich in this type of chemical properties.
It is used for medicinal purposes like other plants, to treat the dilation of blood veins or is used for therapeutic purposes.
Important: An extensive study on antihistamines determines that “In detail, typical antihistamines have an ethylamine side chain (similar to that of histamine itself) attached to one or more cyclic groups.” (3)
3. Analgesic
It should be noted that the aranto plant is famous for its analgesic use, that is , its power to relieve pain, which is why the Amazon Indians classified it as a highly miraculous plant.
Curious fact: It is in the ranking of medicinal plants against various types of cancer , again because it manages to relieve the pain that people suffer from these conditions or from cancer, it has a much stronger and healthier chemical property than morphine.
This is due to the chemical metabolites and alkaloids present in aranto leaves, unlike other plants.
4. Healing
Like its anti-inflammatory benefits, it possesses the ability to heal open wounds and heal effectively. Something crucial for health.
It is theorized that it is thanks to the properties of glycosides, non-reducing substances that can be helpful in heart conditions, there are also steroidal types, which collaborate with healing or the health of people.
What cures aranto?
The aranto is capable of curing various conditions or injuries in the body, as can be seen in various works where they explain it. Therefore, we present its main and appropriate uses:
1. Cell and tumor damage
The anti-inflammatory or antioxidant properties are highly valued, they are capable of regenerating the tissue or being nutritious for the cellular damage that has occurred in them, as well as relieving the weight of the tumor wounds caused.
Note: It is known that at some point aranthus can attack cancer cells or tumors.
2. Hypertension
As a frequent heart problem, the leaf of this plant, due to its possession of glycosides, combats problems, especially heart problems , since it can greatly reduce hypertension problems in patients who suffer from it.
That is why aranto is used as an alternative treatment of a natural kind on a day-to-day basis, mainly because it generates an increase in the force of contraction in the heart thanks to cardiotonic glycosides (drugs from aranto extract).
3. Rheumatism
Rheumatism is a series of conditions characterized mainly by causing inflammation, degeneration and sudden changes in muscle tissue.
Therefore various pains and infections are caused. The extract of the aranto leaf achieves, to a large extent, alleviate these pains (analgesic action) and reduce inflammation of these (flavonoid properties).
To highlight: It is known thanks to several studies that “Quercetin and Kaempferol, two flavonoids now detected in the Kalanchoe pinnata leaf, are responsible for these anti-inflammatory properties” . (4)
4. Renal colic
Aranthus serves as an antioxidant, therefore it can help clear toxins and waste from the kidneys , effectively relieving renal colic to a great extent.
In addition, aranto is a great substitute for various analgesics such as paracetamol, since aranto is natural, so it would not cause so many adverse effects and could even relieve pain in less time.
5. Gastrointestinal upsets
Various gastrointestinal discomforts can affect the body, they occur mainly due to inflammation of the large intestine , causing vomiting or intense pain in the belly and abdomen.
They can also be due to the presence of toxins and species of bacteria that you cannot see. Therefore, an antioxidant such as aranto is required to purify the infected area or relieve pain in the abdomen.
6. Inflammations and infections
As has been said many times, the aranto leaf is capable of attacking inflamed areas , regenerating the tissue and relieving swelling. As well as protecting the body from various infections by bacteria or external agents, thanks to the flavonoids that are very present in this kalanchoe plant.
Note: This works better with the help of a well-made compress placed on the affected area, it can do a lot of good.
7. Wound healing
The kalanchoe aranto helps heal open wounds, thanks to tissue regeneration , depending on the system used.
Action that is achieved by steroid glycosides , which specialize in providing enzymatic substances that give one or more sugars and a non-sugar component called aglycone or genin.
8. Panic attacks and schizophrenia
It is said that physiological treatments can also mentally improve a patient’s illnesses. It is known that aranto is capable of relieving panic attacks or schizophrenia, with great results.
What these two psychological states or mental illnesses have in common, without so many details, is that they are caused by fear, anguish and highly stressful situations.
To highlight: Using the aranto infusion relaxes the body, to the point of being relaxing for the heart rate and thoughts, it is a medicine that provides some management of emotions and can relieve tension where a person manages to find a de-stressing moment.
How do you take the aranto plant?
To continue, this plant is consumed mostly by infusion or compresses can also be made (for affected skin areas), by extracting the plant, it is ideal for the day.
We present you with light details, the preparation of an infusion of aranto or Kalanchoe daigremontiana.
Aranthus infusion
The infusion is the main means to consume, use and enrich the properties of the plant, its preparation is as follows:
Ingredients
- dried aranthus leaves
- Hot water
Preparation and consumption
- Fill a saucepan with water and put on a low heat.
- Go incorporating the dry leaves, in a minimum and acceptable amount.
- Allow to heat for at least 5 to 7 minutes maximum.
- With the help of a strainer on top of a cup, fill the tea or infusion already prepared.
- Sweeten to taste and enjoy.
Key Findings
- The aranto or Kalanchoe daigremontiana is a Crassulaceae type plant that can be easily found and seen in a warm place.
- It is characterized by its benefits and has anti- inflammatory, analgesic and healing results, as well as improving cancer treatment.
- Its distribution is wide due to the medicinal or pharmaceutical use that it provides.
- Relieves gastrointestinal problems, renal colic, heart conditions, scarring or various psychological problems.
- Its means of consumption is mainly by the infusion of hot tea.
University Professional in the area of Human Resources, Postgraduate in Occupational Health and Hygiene of the Work Environment, 14 years of experience in the area of health. Interested in topics of Psychology, Occupational Health, and General Medicine.