According to Feng Shui, the money tree is a plant believed to bring success, prosperity, and wealth. However, few people know that this plant has another benefit—its natural healing properties.

It’s said that the money tree can serve as an indicator of a person’s health. Some even believe that when the plant begins to wilt, it’s because it’s absorbing the negative energy of someone in the household—often a person who is ill.

But once that person recovers, the money tree comes back to life, turning green and vibrant again. On an energetic level, there’s a special connection between people and this remarkable plant.

Properties of the Money Tree

In traditional medicine, the juice from the leaves of this plant is often used as a remedy. This is due to the crassula’s anti-inflammatory, antiviral, bactericidal properties, and its high flavonoid content.

The crassula is known as a “green competitor” and is often compared to aloe vera for its medicinal properties.

Although it’s recognized as a natural medicine, the use of crassula should be strictly external and done with caution.

The reason for caution is that the plant has the ability to accumulate arsenic. However, household plants pose little to no risk, since the soil they grow in contains far less arsenic than the wild soils of Africa or Asia, where the species originates.

Corns

The leaves of the money tree are known to be used to treat corns—and interestingly enough, “corn” is also a popular nickname for the plant itself.

Before applying it, remove the transparent film that covers the surface of the leaf. Then place the leaf directly over the corn, secure it with a bandage or adhesive patch, and leave it on overnight.