Bryophyllum pinnatum Patharchatta Plant

Patharchatta Plant (पथरचट्टा पौधा) – 

The Patharchatta plant, also known as Bryophyllum pinnatum, is a popular medicinal plant found in many Indian households and gardens. It is also called "Miracle Leaf", "Life Plant", or "Air Plant" due to its amazing healing properties and unique ability to grow new plants from its leaves.

Botanical Name:

Bryophyllum pinnatum

Common Names:

Patharchatta, Patthar Chatta, Miracle Leaf, Air Plant, Life Plant, Ranpatra (Marathi), Zakhm-e-Hayat (Urdu)

Appearance:

• Leaves: Thick, fleshy, and oval-shaped with scalloped edges. Small plantlets grow along the edges.
• Stem: Green and slightly reddish, soft but strong.
• Flowers: Bell-shaped, usually pink or purple, blooming in clusters.

Key Features:

• Grows easily in pots, gardens, or wild areas.
• Requires minimal care and thrives in moderate sunlight.
• Propagates quickly from leaf edges.

Medicinal Uses:

• Traditionally used in Ayurveda and folk medicine.
• Known for treating kidney stones, urinary disorders, wounds, inflammations, cough, and burns.
• Juice from leaves is consumed to dissolve kidney stones and reduce urinary pain.
• Crushed leaves are applied to wounds and insect bites for quick healing.

Fun Fact:

Even if a leaf falls on the ground, it can sprout into a new plant from its edges—earning it the name "Miracle Leaf."