Cactus Epiphyllum Dreamland - medicinal properties

The flower Epiphyllum refers to forest cacti, although it looks rather unusual for this species. It is also called cactus-orchid and phyllocactus. At home, various varieties of this plant are grown.

In this article we will tell you about the cactus Epiphyllum Dreamland (Dreamland), about what care it requires and what healing properties it possesses.

What does the cactus Epiphyllum Dreamland look like?

You can learn this flower by such distinctive features as:

• absence of leaves and thorns on a flat gray-green stem;
• large flowers located at the ends of the stem, most often pink-orange with pink throat;
• flowering occurs in the summer, while flowers blossom at any time of the day (day and night).

Care of the Dreamile Epiphyllum

Since this flower comes from Africa, it is necessary for him to provide certain conditions so that he grows well in your home:

1. Bright lighting. Epiphyllum should be placed on a light window sill, but without direct sun rays on the stem.
2. Heat. In summer, it is optimal for it + 20-25 ° С, but in winter it should not be allowed to drop to + 10 ° С. At this temperature, he can die.
3. Moderate watering. To water it is necessary so that the soil in the pot is always moist, but, avoiding overmoistening. Use for this you need only warm water. Spray is recommended only in the summer, and that is not often.
4. Regular pruning. Every 3-4 years the plant needs to get rid of old shoots. This is required to stimulate flowering.

Application of Epilephlum Dreamland in Traditional Medicine

In addition, that this flower perfectly decorates any room, it is used and for treatment. This is possible due to the fact that cactus Epiphyllum Dreamland possesses following medicinal properties:

• heals wounds on the skin;
• stops blood;
• reflects electromagnetic radiation;
• normalizes the metabolism;
• acts as a diuretic:
• has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effect;
• relieves headache;
• strengthens and tones the entire body.

Based on these properties, it is recommended to use the juice, stems or flesh of this cactus in the treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, genitourinary system, heart , joints, skin problems and even hangovers . Very well it helps to restore strength and accelerate the process of recovery after surgery.