BRYOPHYLLUM PINNATA

Plant Name: BRYOPHYLLUM PINNATA

English Name: Crassulaceae

Local Name:

• Air plant,


• balangban, bruja,


• clapper bush, coirama, coirama-branca, coirama-brava, curtain plant, Motta patti,


• paichecara, pashipadeh, paochecara, pirarucu, potagoja,

Family: Crassulaceae

Uses:
Applied externally and taken internally for all types of pain and inflammation . Applied externally and taken internally for various bacterial, viral, and fungal infections for leishmaniasis , for earaches (leaf juice dropped into ear) , for upper respiratory infections, flu, and fever. The Palikur mix the leaf juice with coconut oil or andiroba oil and then rub it on the forehead for migraines and headaches.