From Wiki as previous post. Here jumps to medicinal use. some interesting applications.
Toxicity and traditional medicine[edit]
In common with other species belonging to the Crassulaceae (including certain members of the genera
Tylecodon,
Cotyledon and
Adromischus),
Kalanchoe pinnata has been found to contain
bufadienolide cardiac glycosides[13] These can cause cardiac
poisoning, particularly in grazing animals.
[14][15]
Bryophyllum pinnatum has been recorded in Trinidad and Tobago as being used as a traditional treatment for
hypertension.
[16]
In traditional medicine, the juice of the leaves is also used for kidney stones, although there is ongoing research and some scientific evidence for this use but further research is required. In the
French Antilles, Kalanchoe pinnata, called
zeb maltet, is used in local application against
headaches. For the people of the Amazon, kalanchoe has multiple uses: the Creoles use it roasted against inflammations and
cancer and as an infusion, and as a popular remedy for
fevers. The
Palikur people of
Brazil and
French Guiana apply a preparation of the juice of Kalanchoe leaves mixed with coconut oil to their foreheads to treat headache.
[17]
Chemical constituents[edit]
Bufadienolide compounds isolated from
Bryophyllum pinnatum include
bryophillin A,
bersaldegenin-3-acetate, and
bryophillin C.
[18] Bryophillin C also showed insecticidal properties.
[19]
Phytochemical studies of Kalanchoe pinnata have identified the presence of
triterpenes,
steroid,
phenanthrene,
flavonoid,
flavones,
chalcones,
taraxasterol,
aurones,
phenolic acid,
caffeic acid,
syringic acid,
malic,
oxalic and
ferulic acid.
Bufadienolides and
phenanthrene are toxic compounds. Two
calves fed for 48 hours with K. pinnata have been reported to have died due to
ataxia and severe
cardiac arrhythmia.
[20]
Maybe there are copycat ones. You know how some plants will have a seeming twin out there?
