What is known as the Money Tree or Pachira aquatica, offers benefits besides its decorative usefulness. The plant is respected in Feng Shui as a sign of wealth and it also has many traditional medicinal uses that people have learned from their ancestors. The Money Tree is valued for its meaning in traditions and because it is a common remedy at home.
🌿 Meaning and Cultural Importance
It is thought in Feng Shui that placing a Money Tree can promote wealth and a positive atmosphere. The five-lobed leaves of the lotus show the five elements: earth, water, fire, wood and metal which indicate balance and harmony. For this reason, a braided trunk is a traditional gift for starting a business, moving into a new home and celebrating other happy occasions.
🌱 Past Uses as Medicines
Besides being attractive, the Money Tree has been part of traditional medicines for treating several conditions. One must always talk to their doctor before trying these treatments, as they are connected to traditional lifestyle rather than science.
1. It is able to fight inflammation and works against viruses.
Juice from Money Tree leaves is thought to act against inflammation and viruses. Earlier studies found that on the skin, it could help reduce pain and fight viral disease.
2. Managing and treating Calluses
There are cultures where the leaves serve as treatment for calluses. The portion of film covering the leaf is removed and the leaf is placed on the affected area, covered with a bandage and allowed to stay overnight.
3. Treating Minor Burn Injuries and Irritated Skin
Applying the leaf’s juice to the skin gives minor burned areas some relief if no blisters appear. A mixture of leaves can be used on bruises, cuts and scrapes as it helps the skin heal.
4. Safer and More Comfortable for People with Cold Sores and Insect Bites
The juice can relieve cold sores and bug bites. Using it every two hours lessens inflammation and helps wounds to heal faster.
5. Acne Treatment
People use the leaf juice of the Money Tree in traditional medicines to treat acne because it has antiseptic properties. Spreading the juice on the troubled patches at night is thought to aid in clearing acne.
Knowing About The Precautions And Contraindications
Using Money Tree remedies is common though it is important to proceed with care.
The plant may take in arsenic from the soil. As a result, this is not as serious for houseplants kept indoors.
Traditional remedies specify that they be used only on the skin. You should not eat any part of the plant.
These Remedies are Not Suitable for Pregnant Women, Nursing Mothers or Children Aged Under 12
Managing Your Money Tree
If you want your Money Tree to stay healthy and spread good energy indoors:
Bright, indirect sunlight is the right place for your snake cactus. Keep plants away from sunlight that comes directly from outdoors.
Water when the top inch of soil has become dry to the touch. Make sure there is good drainage to stop root rot from occurring.
The plant likes to have high humidity. Spritz the plant from time to time or lay it over a tray with water and pebbles.
The temperature should be kept about 65°F to 75°F (18°C to 24°C), preferably in a place that feels warm.
Remove dead or yellow leaves to allow fresh growth in the plant.
The Right Present
Since it represents good fortune and is easy to keep alive, the Money Tree is a wonderful gift at any event.
Housewarming: To wish a new home success and joy.
I wish your business all the cuts and a large increase in financial growth.
Whenever there is a Birthday or Anniversary, wishes of good fortune and cheer are common.
There’s more to a Money Tree than how nice it looks as a houseplant. The spiritual importance of cannabis, along with how it has been used for medicine, makes it loved by many people. If you are attracted by its meaning or believe it can improve your health, the Money Tree always blends beauty with tradition.