Ranakalli, also known as the leaf of life, the air plant, cathedral bells, life plant, andmiracle leaf is a succulent plant native to Madagascar. And as its scientific name is Bryophyllum pinnatum. 

Although it is native to Madagascar, today it can also be found growing in many tropical areas throughout the Asian and Australian continents as well as many Pacific Islands.

It is a plant with a hollow stem, red or green in colour, and 3-4 ft tall in height. The leaves are muscular and grow across some distance. Lower parts have simple leaves and upper parts have complex joint leaves, having 6-7 leaves in the opposite patterns. Fresh leaves sprout from the rounded corners of the leaves, hence resulting in the origin of new plants.

It cures stones and purifies the abdominal area. It is purgative and cures piles, pacifies tridosha, flatulence, dysuria, ulcers, wounds, and purifies the blood. It is a very famous medicine to cure kidney stones and similar other problems.