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What is a duck cocor?
Benefits of cocor duck
1. Relieves inflammation
2. Speeds up the healing of minor wounds
3. Soothes coughs
4. Reduces fever
5. Reduces swelling due to insect bites
6. Relieve mild digestive disorders
How to plant cocor duck
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Duck croak
known as a plant with many benefits
health
.Various studies and use from generation to generation show that this plant can help protect the body from the risk of infection.
Its healing properties have earned it the nickname ‘life plant’ or ‘miracle leaf’.
To understand the characteristics, benefits and how to grow this plant, see the following explanation which has been summarized from various sources.
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What is a duck cocor?
Cocor duck or
Kalanchoe pinnata
is a succulent plant from Madagascar.In the book
Grow Your Own Medical Plant: A Practical Guide to Planting 51 Popular Medicinal Plants in the Yard
by Cahyo Saparinto, this plant also has synonyms such as
Bryophyllum pinnatum
and
Bryophyllum calycinum
.
In the world of botany, cocor bebek is a wet-stemmed plant that is not woody.This plant does not have cambium so the stem does not experience secondary growth.
The shape of the stem is rectangular, rounded, soft, segmented, and green in color.The surface of the stem showing leaf scars is its characteristic.
The leaves are the easiest part to recognize.Duck cocor leaves are thick, juicy, have serrated edges, and are fresh green in color.
The texture is soft with a bare surface.This plant also produces red panicle-shaped flowers, resembling funnels with puffy petals.
Apart
Kalanchoe pinnata
, there are other types such as large duck cocor (K. daigremontianum), mini duck cocor (K. tomentosa), and flowering duck cocor (K. blossfeldiana).Each has a different leaf shape and appearance but still carries similar basic characters.
Benefits of cocor duck
Duck cocor has been used for generations for various minor complaints thanks to its water content and natural compounds.The following are commonly known benefits:
1. Relieves inflammation
The flavonoid content is believed to help reduce inflammatory reactions.Crushed leaves can be applied to the skin to reduce redness and burning sensation.
2. Speeds up the healing of minor wounds
Its antiseptic properties support tissue recovery so that wounds dry more quickly.
3. Soothes coughs
A decoction of the leaves is often used to soothe an itchy or irritated throat, although its use needs to be adjusted according to needs.
4. Reduces fever
Withered leaves then placed on the forehead provide a cooling sensation which helps lower body temperature.
5. Reduces swelling due to insect bites
The cooling effect of the leaves helps relieve itching, redness and mild swelling.
6. Relieve mild digestive disorders
A decoction of the leaves is often used by some people to relieve flatulence, although scientific evidence still needs further research.
How to plant cocor duck
Apart from being useful, cocor duck is also easy to grow at home.This plant is heat resistant and does not require a lot of water so it is suitable for beginners.
• Planting media: Use a mixture of loose soil, sand and a little compost for good drainage.Avoid too dense media that can retain water.
• Propagation: Most commonly done via leaves or stems.Ripe leaves can be placed on the ground until small shoots appear on the edges.
• Lighting: Place it in a bright area but not exposed to direct sunlight.Excess light can make leaves wilt, while lack of light inhibits growth.
• Watering: Water only when the medium is completely dry.As a succulent, Cocor Bebek stores water in its leaves so it rots easily if it is too damp.
That’s a review of the benefits of cocor duck and how to grow it at home.Hope it is useful!
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