Leaf of Life

The leaf of life is a medicinal plant, very common in Jamaica. It is also a popular houseplant and has become naturalized in tropical and subtropical areas. It is widely used as an herbal remedy for many different types of ailments, especially bronchial conditions.

Its scientific name is Kalanchoe pinnata, and it is also known as Bryophyllum pinnatum and Cotyledon pinnata. It used in folk medicine as a good remedy for hypertension, bruises, boils, ulcers, insect bites, ear-aches, sprains, swelling, arthritis, tap-worm, cleans bladder,  kidney stones, Gastric Ulcer, Pulmonary Infection, Rheumatoid Arthritis etc.

An herbal tea made from this herb is useful to treat conditions such as shortness of breath, kidney failure, menstrual problems, asthma, coughs, bronchitis, as well as chest cold.