Aloe is a common indoor flower, characterized by high vitality and beneficial effects on the human body. Traditional healers used parts of this plant to treat many diseases more than 3 thousand years ago. The juice from the fleshy leaves continues to be used today. Let's find out why aloe is so valuable and what ailments it can cope with.

Benefits of the flower

Aloe is a genus of perennial plants classified as succulents. In its natural environment it grows in Africa, southwest Asia and the island of Madakascar. Thanks to its decorative qualities and ease of care, it was loved in northern countries and began to be grown as an indoor flower. It soon became clear that it has another advantage - the healing effect of the juice, which is found in abundance in the fleshy leaves of the plant.

In nature, aloe grows in hot climates, so it is sometimes confused with a cactus

Compound

Aloe leaves contain:

beta-carotene (provitamin A);
B vitamins (thiamine, riboflavin and pyridoxine);
vitamin C (ascorbic acid);
vitamin E (tocopherol);
glycosides (emodin, nataloin and aloin);
antioxidants.

Antioxidants are substances that prevent the harmful effects of free radicals by suppressing oxidation processes in the body.

Phytoncides were also found in the juice of this plant. This is the name for substances that can kill microbes or suppress their reproduction.

Medicinal properties, effect on the body

Due to the rich composition of aloe leaves, the following can be distinguished: medicinal properties:

wound healing;
regenerating;
anti-inflammatory;
antioxidant;
antiulcer;
anti-burn;
stool laxative;
antimicrobial (it is a natural antibiotic and antiseptic).

Aloe can be used both topically (drop into the eyes, smear the skin, gums) and orally (through the mouth). It is sometimes used as a subcutaneous injection. Juice squeezed from its leaves speeds up the healing of wounds and disinfects them. The plant helps with inflammatory eye and skin diseases. Due to the high content of glycosides, juice consumed orally improves heart function and restores the gastric mucosa, stopping inflammatory processes in the gastrointestinal tract. Aloin has a mild laxative effect.

The vitamins and antioxidants contained in the plant pulp have a beneficial effect on the condition of hair, nails and skin. Aloe is credited with a rejuvenating effect on the body. And some experts believe that its juice can be taken to prevent cancer. Traditional healers recommend using aloe to alleviate the condition of people already suffering from cancer.

Are all types of aloe medicinal?

There are more than 250 species of aloe, but only 15 of them are considered medicinal. To obtain medicinal raw materials, the following are most often used:

aloe vera;
aloe vera;
aloe Sokotra;
Aloe is awesome.

The use in medicine of such popular species as aloe spinosa, variegated and spotted is not mentioned anywhere, since they are not used for medicinal purposes.

Any plant has healing properties, although to varying degrees. And if some types of flower are unsuitable for the production of medicinal raw materials on an industrial scale, this does not mean that they are completely devoid of benefits. There's just less of it. Therefore, owners of spotted, variegated and awned aloe should not despair: you can still prepare the juice and treat yourself and your loved ones with it. So, on the advice of a doctor, I used tiger aloe juice to treat rhinitis in my 5-month-old daughter. The product helped to clear the nose of accumulated mucus, because after instilling it you want to constantly sneeze. It is often impossible to use an aspirator to suck out snot: the mucous membrane suffers from this. And thanks to tiger aloe, which is not even considered a medicinal plant, the baby breathed freely.

Photo gallery: medicinal types of aloe

Aloe vera and aloe vera (Barbados) are the names of the same plant, which is rarely grown as indoor flower Aloe vera intimidata is also known among gardeners as aloe vera dire. Aloe arborescens - popular houseplant which is called agave Aloe sokontra is not grown at home

For what diseases is the flower useful?

Healing succulent juice is used to treat:

chronic diseases of the gastrointestinal tract (gastritis, colitis, enteritis);
constipation and hemorrhoids (if they do not bleed);
diseases of the oral cavity of inflammatory nature (stomatitis, gingivitis);
inflammatory skin diseases (pyoderma, psoriasis, eczema and various dermatitis);
2nd and 3rd degree burns;
symptoms of acute respiratory diseases (runny nose, cough);
joint diseases (arthrosis, arthritis);
eye diseases (inflammation of the ocular vessels, conjunctivitis, keratitis, progressive myopia);
gynecological diseases (thrush, vulvitis, colpitis, mastitis).

Aloe is used in almost all areas of medicine. Its medicinal properties are valued in dermatology, gynecology, ophthalmology, gastroenterology and dentistry. The benefits of the plant are proven by the fact that its use is not limited to traditional medicine: many pharmaceutical companies use succulent juice to create medications used in traditional medical practice.

Healing aloe vera juice is sold in pharmacies

Aloe in cosmetology

Cosmetologists also found aloe very effective. The juice of this succulent is used for:

acne treatment;
smoothing wrinkles;
production of body care products;
skin moisturizing;
fight against stretch marks.

It is believed that agave stimulates hair growth, restores its structure and gets rid of dandruff.

Possible harm and side effects

Despite the benefits it provides to our body, plant juice can be harmful if used inappropriately. For internal use of products based on it, the following contraindications exist:

exacerbation of gastrointestinal diseases;
pregnancy and lactation period;
diarrhea;
hemorrhoids accompanied by bleeding;
inflammatory diseases of the urinary and urinary organs;
inflammatory processes in the liver and gall bladder;
individual hypersensitivity to aloe;
age up to 3 years.

There are no contraindications for external use, with the exception of hypersensitivity to agave juice.

Side effects

When using aloe juice topically, the following allergic reactions may develop:

redness;
burning;
rash;
swelling of the skin (mucous membrane of the eye).

Taking the drug internally causes a rush of blood to the walls internal organs, which can cause internal bleeding. Internal use of agave leaves by pregnant women can lead to miscarriage.

Drug interactions

When using aloe internally:

the effect of simultaneously taken laxatives is enhanced;
the effectiveness of treatment with agents that stimulate hematopoiesis increases;
Potassium deficiency develops when used simultaneously with licorice root, corticosteroids (aldosterone, hydrocortisone, betamethasone), diuretics (Furosemide, Indapamide).

Hypokalemia (lack of potassium in the body) can also develop from prolonged ingestion of aloe juice. This may increase the effect of antiarrhythmic drugs (Novocainamide, Quinidine) and cardiac glycosides (Digoxin, Korglykon).

Overdose

Excessive consumption of aloe juice orally can cause an overdose, which manifests itself in the form of:

poisoning (nausea, vomiting, upset stool);
acute enteritis (inflammation of the small intestine);
nagging, burning pain in the rectum;
diarrhea mixed with films and blood clots;
hemorrhagic nephritis (inflammation of the kidneys, accompanied by the release of blood into the urine);
termination of pregnancy.

If symptoms of overdose appear, you should consult a doctor who will prescribe symptomatic treatment.

Treatment

Aloe is popular in both folk and official (traditional) medicine. Its juice can act as an independent remedy against many ailments, and sometimes it is included in preparations with complex effects. In cosmetology, aloe extract is added to care products to improve the appearance of skin and hair. You can buy aloe juice and other aloe products at a pharmacy, store, or prepare it yourself if you grow agave at home.

Scope of application of aloe in official medicine

Many drugs have been created based on aloe juice. Depending on the purpose, they are available in different dosage forms.

Table: a brief overview of the release forms of aloe preparations and methods of their use

Release form	Compound	Indications	Contraindications	Directions for use	Price
liquid aloe extract - 80%; ethanol 95-20%.	constipation caused by spasms or lack of intestinal tone; inflammatory diseases of the gastrointestinal tract (enterocolitis, colitis, gastritis, gastroenteritis).	gastric ulcer in the acute phase; hemorrhoidal and uterine bleeding; children under 3 years of age; pregnancy and lactation period.	Take orally before meals with a small amount of water.	A 50 ml bottle costs about 100 rubles.
Concentrated aloe vera juice (contains 10 times more active ingredients).	burns; herpetic rashes; boils; acne; frostbite; eczema; psoriasis; lichen planus; seborrheic dermatitis; wounds and cuts; hematomas (bruises); alopecia (baldness); varicose veins; scars and scars, stretch marks.	Allergy to the composition of the drug. Pregnancy and lactation period are not contraindications, since the product is intended for external use.	External use: lotions, compresses, lubrication of affected skin areas.	The price of a 50 ml bottle is on average 250 rubles.
Aloe extract in ampoules	Extract (liquid) obtained from the leaves of Aloe arborescens (agagave).	inflammation of the choroid; myopia; blepharitis (inflammation of the eyelids); conjunctivitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane of the eye); iritis (inflammation of the iris); endophthalmitis; cataract; stomach and duodenal ulcers; women's diseases; bronchial asthma; stomatitis; gingivitis;	severe heart disease; renal failure; hypertension; gastrointestinal diseases in the acute phase; pregnancy and breastfeeding period.	Liquid extract in ampoules is intended for injection. It is permissible to inject the product into the muscle, under the skin and into the gum.	Aloe extract in ampoules 1 ml (10 pieces per package) - about 150 rubles.
Aloe liniment	aloe leaf juice; castor oil; eucalyptus essential oil.	kraurosis of the vulva; 2nd and 3rd degree burns; inflammatory skin diseases (eczema, psoriasis, seborrhea, lichen); prevention and treatment of skin lesions due to radiation therapy.	age up to 1 year; hypersensitivity to the composition. Since the drug is used externally, it can be used by pregnant and lactating women.	External use: lubricating the affected areas of the skin and applying occlusive dressings (the treated skin is covered with a film and tied with a bandage).	Tube 30 g - about 90 rubles.

Photo gallery: aloe preparations produced by pharmaceutical companies

Aloe vera juice is intended for internal consumption, but people also use it externally. Aloe vera gel is a concentrated juice that contains 10 times more beneficial substances According to the instructions, liquid aloe extract should be administered subcutaneously, but it is also prescribed for intramuscular administration Liniment is used only externally to treat skin diseases.

Aloe in folk medicine

Traditionally, tree aloe is used in folk medicine. The greatest benefit is obtained from juice squeezed from the long (from 15 cm) lower and middle leaves of a two- or three-year-old plant, which has not been watered for 2 weeks before collecting the raw materials. The time of year does not affect the healing properties of aloe. Agave juice can be used as an independent remedy for internal and external use or used for preparing folk remedies.

Only adult agave plants are suitable for collecting sap.

Table: methods of using aloe juice in its pure form

Disease	Cooking method	Directions for use	Duration of treatment
Stomatitis and gingivitis	Ingredients: aloe juice - 50 ml; water - 50 ml. Mix the ingredients in a glass.	Rinse your mouth three times a day.	Until the symptoms of inflammation disappear.
Stomach ulcer (to prevent exacerbation) and cough	Ingredients: 1 tsp. aloe juice; 1 tsp. honey. Mix the ingredients.	Take morning and evening 30 minutes before meals.	2 months.
Acne	You will need: a piece of gauze; aloe juice Soak gauze with juice.	Do daily lotions for 20–30 minutes.	1 month.
Colds on the lips, herpetic rashes	Juice.	Apply to affected lips 5-6 times a day.	Until the symptoms of the disease pass + another 2–3 days.
Constipation	Only juice.	Drink 50 ml of juice before bed. If it doesn’t help, drink 60 ml the next day. Increase the dose every day until the intestines are cleared.	The product is taken once.
	Juice.	Take 2 tsp daily during breakfast and lunch. juice and wash them down fruit juice or water.	2 months.
Runny nose	Freshly squeezed juice.	Drip three times a day, 1-2 drops into each nostril.	Until the runny nose disappears.

Preparation and use of biostimulated juice

Step by step instructions for preparing biostimulated aloe juice:

Rinse the plucked leaves and dry them with a paper towel.
Place them in a glass container and cover with paper.
Place in the refrigerator.
After 2 weeks, remove the leaves and remove the blackened parts.
Squeeze the juice and collect it in a glass jar.

When a plant finds itself in unfavorable conditions and its vital activity begins to fade, special substances are produced. They are called biogenic stimulants. They are able to bring dying cells back to life.

Biostimulated juice:

lubricate the scalp to treat alopecia and accelerate hair growth;
treat acne, inflamed or burned skin;
wipe the face to eliminate wrinkles.

This juice is also used instead of the usual juice for preparing ointments, creams, compresses and other medicines for external use at home.

For long-term storage, mix biostimulated juice with medical alcohol in a 4:1 ratio. In this form, the product will be suitable for use for about a year.

Aloe tincture

To prepare the tincture you will need the following ingredients:

vodka - 2 parts;
honey - 1 part;
fresh aloe juice - 1 part;
water - 4 parts.

Cooking method:

Mix the ingredients.
Place in a water bath.
Bring the temperature of the mixture to 70 o C.
Remove from the stove, cool and store in the refrigerator.

This tincture is used externally to treat:

arthritis;
rheumatism.

A small amount of tincture is warmed in a warm place and rubbed into the back or joints. Then cover the smeared area with film and secure it with a warm scarf. The compress with the tincture is left overnight twice a week. The course of treatment is 4–6 weeks.

Taking the tincture internally helps treat:

colds;
tuberculosis;
stomach ulcers (during remission).

To do this you need to take 1 tsp. tinctures 30 minutes before meals.

Recipe for making aloe gel at home:

Cut the agave leaves and place them vertically for 10–15 minutes to drain the juice.
Cut the leaves in half and use a spoon to scrape off inside a mass similar to transparent and white mucus.
Collect all the gel from the leaves and whisk it until the mixture is smooth.
Place the jar of gel in the refrigerator. There it can be stored for 2-3 weeks.
To increase shelf life, add 500 mg of vitamin C powder or 1 capsule of vitamin E for every 60 ml of gel.

Aloe leaf gel is applied in the same way as juice. But it is more concentrated, so to prepare folk remedies you need to take 5 times less of it.

In fact, the gel obtained in this way is not a gel. Carefully read the instructions for use of the gel produced by pharmaceutical companies. It states that the drug is obtained by evaporating 90% of the water from the juice squeezed from aloe vera leaves. Only by evaporating the liquid can a concentrated product be obtained. Moreover, the gel itself, sold in pharmacies, is more like juice: it is liquid. The gel obtained at home is gelatinous and more reminiscent of what is called “gel” in everyday life. But there is no more benefit in it than in juice. It can be used internally, while the gel from the pharmacy can only be used externally due to the high concentration of active substances.

How to make aloe oil

Oils infused with medicinal plants are called macerates. Step-by-step instructions for preparing aloe macerate:

Pour 90 ml of cold-pressed olive oil into a glass jar. It can be replaced with wheat germ oil or unrefined sunflower oil.
Pick the aloe leaves and let the juice drain.
Cut the leaves into long, thin slices.
Place 10 aloe leaf blades in a jar of oil.
Close the jar tightly and place it in a dark place. It shouldn't be cold or hot there.
Shake the jar several times a day.
After 14 days, strain the oil and pour it into a clean jar.

To prepare aloe macerate, it is advisable to use biostimulated juice. To increase its effectiveness, you can also add essential oils of citrus plants or thyme, rosemary (15 drops per 90 ml of macerate).

This remedy is used to treat:

stomatitis and gingivitis (macerate is rubbed into the gums 3 times a day);
burns (oil is applied to the burned skin several times a day);
inflammatory skin diseases (pyoderma, eczema, psoriasis, seborrhea).

Aloe macerate should not be used internally.

Water infusion of aloe

Step-by-step instructions for preparing aloe infusion with water:

Grind the washed agave leaves.
Fill the resulting slurry with water. It should be 5 times more than leaves.
Let it brew for 1 hour.
Place over low heat, bring to a boil and simmer for 3 minutes.
Remove the product from the heat, cool and strain.

Aloe infusion is taken for gastritis and inflammatory bowel diseases, 50 ml three times a day before meals. It is used to make lotions on wounds, burns and other skin damage.

Thanks to the beneficial properties of aloe, industrial production of drinks with its juice has begun, which can also be drunk to prevent exacerbation of peptic ulcers.

Aloe ointment

Cooking method:

Squeeze aloe juice.
Melt the interior lard and cool.
Add 1 part aloe juice to 3 parts lard.
Mix the ingredients thoroughly.
Store in the refrigerator for 1 month.

An ointment made from aloe juice helps with chronic skin diseases. It is used to treat and prevent exacerbation of eczema, psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis.

Video: folk recipes with aloe

Aloe in cosmetology

Thanks to its regenerating, moisturizing, antioxidant and rejuvenating effects, aloe has found wide use in cosmetology. You can purchase ready-made cosmetics or prepare it yourself. To do this, you will need squeezed agave juice yourself or juice purchased at a pharmacy. You can also use gel, but you need to take 10 times less of it.

Table: recipes for facial and hair care products using aloe

Name of the product and its purpose	What you need for cooking	Step-by-step cooking instructions	How to use
Night cream for dry skin	aloe juice - 30 ml; vitamin E - 5 ml; beeswax - 2 g; avocado oil - 30 ml; geranium essential oil - 3 drops.	Mix juice, vitamin and oils. Warm the wax until it becomes soft and add it to the mixture. Mix thoroughly. Transfer to a jar and refrigerate.	Every day before going to bed, apply the cream to cleansed skin of the face, neck and décolleté. You can use this product continuously.
Lotion for oily skin	vodka - 5 ml; lemon juice - 1 ml; Agave juice - 30 ml; boiled water at room temperature - 50 ml.	Place all ingredients in a jar and shake thoroughly. Store the product in the refrigerator.	Wipe your face with a cotton pad soaked in lotion after washing your face in the morning and evening. Pay special attention to the T-zone (forehead, nose and chin).
Lotion for sensitive skin	1 tbsp. l. dried chamomile flowers; 1 tbsp. l. dry sage herb; 1 liter of water; 1 tbsp. l. fresh parsley; 45 ml aloe juice.	Boil water in a saucepan. Add sage and chamomile to the water. Boil for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add parsley. Let cool. Strain. Add agave juice. Mix everything thoroughly and put it in the refrigerator.	Use daily as you would regular lotion. This product will not cause skin irritation or allergies.
Lotion for dry skin	100 ml cold pressed olive oil; 60 ml of agave juice.	Mix the ingredients and store in the refrigerator.	Since the product is greasy, use it only before bed. When you wake up, you will feel that your skin has become moisturized, soft and tender.
Pore-tightening lotion against blackheads	1 tsp. dried chamomile flowers; 1 capsule of vitamin E; 3 drops of peppermint essential oil; 30 ml of agave juice; 200 ml water.	Boil water and pour it over the chamomile flowers. Leave until cool, strain. Add remaining ingredients. Stir and refrigerate.	Wipe your face with lotion every time after washing. Pay special attention to the T-zone.
Anti-acne face mask	5 ml aloe juice; 5 ml honey.	Mix the ingredients.	Apply the mask to cleansed facial skin and leave for 10–15 minutes. Do it every day until the acne disappears. Next - 2 times a week for prevention.
Anti-oily face mask	white of one egg; 5 ml aloe juice.	Beat the whites. Add juice. mix.	Apply to cleansed skin and leave for 15 minutes. Rinse off. The mask can be made whenever you need to remove oily shine.
Moisturizing mask for normal to oily skin	1 tsp. cream if the skin is normal, or milk if it is oily; 1 tsp. aloe leaf juice.	Mix the ingredients.	Distribute evenly over the face and leave until completely dry. Rinse off with warm water. Make a mask twice a week.
Rejuvenating ice	biostimulated agave juice - 1 part; boiled cooled water - 1 part.	Mix the ingredients. Pour into ice trays. Place in the freezer and let harden.	Use 1 cube every morning. Rub it on your face until the ice melts. Don't use a towel. In order for the beneficial components to be well absorbed, the moisture must dry out on its own.
Mask to accelerate hair growth	75 ml aloe juice; 30 ml burdock oil; 60 ml pepper tincture.	Mix the ingredients and heat in the microwave to 36-37 degrees (30 seconds is enough).	Rub this composition 2 times a week before washing your hair. Warm your head with a plastic bag and a terry towel. Keep it for 30–40 minutes. Then wash off with shampoo.
Mask for moisturizing dry hair	1 egg yolk; 1 tbsp. l. fat kefir; 1 tsp. olive oil; 1 tsp. aloe juice; 1 capsule of vitamin E.	Mix and heat to 37 degrees.	Distribute the mixture over the entire length of your hair and leave under a warming bandage for 1 hour. Rinse off with warm water and shampoo.
Mask against hair loss	1 yolk; 1 tbsp. l. cognac; 3 tbsp. l. agave juice; 3 tbsp. l. fresh honey.	Mix the ingredients and heat to body temperature.	Every time before washing your hair, rub this mask into the roots of your hair. Warm your head with a bag and a towel. Keep for 1 hour. Rinse it off. Use cool water to rinse and comb your hair only after it is dry. Hot water and combing wet curls provoke more active hair loss.
A product for the treatment and prevention of stretch marks	olive oil; aloe juice; natural ground coffee. The amount of ingredients is selected experimentally.	Mix aloe juice with ground coffee to a paste-like consistency.	Apply the paste to the problem area and rub it vigorously with your hands for 5 minutes. Then leave the mixture on your body for another 15 minutes. Rinse with warm water and then apply a thin layer of olive oil to the skin.
Anti-cellulite remedy	50 ml lemon juice; 100 ml aloe juice.	Mix the ingredients.	Apply the composition to problem areas and wrap in cling film. Put on warm clothes and lie there under a warm blanket for 1 hour. For the product to work well, you need to sweat a lot: the juice penetrates better through open pores. Therefore, you can do physical exercises while wrapping. Then take a contrast shower. With daily procedures, the effect will be noticeable within a month.
Eyelash growth product	1 tsp. agave juice; 1 tsp. castor oil.	Mix the ingredients and pour the mixture into a washed tube from old mascara.	Every day before going to bed, apply the product to your eyelashes with a brush.

Video: face mask with aloe + before and after photos

Aloe is an evergreen plant that belongs to the lily family and can reach a height of four meters. Useful properties aloe make it indispensable for use in both folk and traditional medicine. The juice of this plant is effective in treating diseases of the digestive tract, eye pathologies and other inflammatory processes. Agave is also widely used in modern cosmetology.

The homeland of this plant is the Arabian Peninsula. Well cultivated in Asia and Africa.
In the rest of the world, aloe is an ornamental garden and house plant.
Aloe has erect, branched stems and long leaves with hard, cartilaginous teeth along the edges.
A distinctive feature of the plant is the presence of juicy and fleshy pulp.

Types of aloe

There are two varieties of aloe: the tree plant and the house plant.

Treelike

It is an evergreen plant reaching a height of ten meters. Tree aloe has fleshy, large, sharp and prickly leaves of a bluish-green color, about 60 centimeters long. The root system is quite powerful and highly branched. It usually blooms in winter with the formation of a fruit in the form of a capsule containing numerous seeds.
The homeland of the tree plant is South Africa. Aloe is found in Transcaucasia and Central Asia.

Homemade

Since the domestic aloe is of tropical African origin, it loves the sun very much. Grows in open ground in summer fresh air. It does not require regular watering, as the leaves of the plant retain moisture for several days.
In winter, the agave is watered with warm water from above and directly into the pan. If there is excess water, the root system may rot. The optimal indoor air temperature in winter is considered to be ten degrees above zero.
At home, agave rarely blooms, but grows quickly, reaching a height of up to one hundred centimeters per year.

Medicinal properties of aloe

The bactericidal effect of aloe extends to streptococci, staphylococci, diphtheria and dysentery bacilli.

By accelerating regenerative processes in the body, the plant is quite effective in:

irradiation,
inflammation,
wounds

The active substances of agave stimulate intestinal motility, eliminating atonic and chronic constipation, improve digestion and bile secretion.
Barbaloin is an antibiotic of plant origin that was isolated from aloe and is effective against the following diseases:

tuberculosis,
skin pathologies,
chronic gastritis,
colitis,
pancreatitis,
progressive myopia,
conjunctivitis,
vitreous opacification.

To treat patients and make medications, fresh aloe juice, leaves, extract and condensed juice - sabur - are used.

From a three-year-old aloe plant in late autumn, the long lower leaves are collected, which contain a lot of essential oils, enzymes, glycosides, vitamins, amino acids, minerals, salicylic acid, polysaccharides, phytoncides.

Sabur treats chronic constipation, gastritis with low acidity, chronic colitis.
Aloe juice is used in the form of lotions for non-healing purulent wounds and infectious pustular skin diseases, which is explained by its bactericidal properties against a number of pathogens.
Anemia is treated with a syrup consisting of juice and iron.
Aloe leaves contain active biostimulants that can enhance metabolism in tissue cells, which is necessary for the rapid tightening and healing of wounds.
Skin damage caused by X-rays and sunlight can also be easily treated with the juice of this healing plant.
Asthenia, neurosis, headache of unclear etiology - indications for taking agave.
Aloe is used to treat diseases of the respiratory system - bronchial asthma, digestive system - stomach and duodenal ulcers, gastritis.
Another area of widespread use of aloe vera preparations is ophthalmology.

Aloe juice

After cutting the aloe leaves, a watery, very bitter liquid flows out. This is the juice of a plant used to make medicines.
The juice is produced by secretory cells located on the cut in the shape of a crescent. The liquid must first be evaporated and then poured into molds to harden. This is how condensed juice is obtained, which is called sabur.
Medicinal properties of aloe juice:

eliminates chronic constipation,
activates the secretion of esophageal glands,
has a choleretic effect,
improves digestion,
relieves the course and symptoms of chronic gastritis, dysentery, gastric ulcer,
relieves tuberculosis in the form of a mixture with cuff juice, butter, honey and cocoa,
It is used externally in the form of lotions to treat trophic ulcers, boils, purulent wounds, burns, and as a compress for eczema and radiation dermatitis.

To prepare aloe juice at home, you need to keep the leaves of a three-year-old plant in the refrigerator for 12 days, then rinse them in cold water, chop them, squeeze them through cheesecloth and boil them for three minutes in a water bath. The resulting juice must be used immediately, as it very quickly loses its healing qualities.

Dosage forms

Injections

Aloe extract is produced in ampoules for injection, in the form of tablets, syrups, nasal drops, and oral solution. Injections with aloe help improve blood circulation and tissue restoration.
They are prescribed for the following diseases:

eye diseases,
bronchial asthma,
ulceration of the digestive system.

Similar injections are used for intramuscular and subcutaneous administration. Aloe is injected subcutaneously into the stomach, less often into the upper arm, and intramuscularly into the thigh or buttock.
The dosage is selected strictly individually, taking into account the characteristics of the patient’s body, his age and stage of the disease.

Nasal drops

When the first signs of a cold and runny nose appear, five drops of aloe extract are instilled into each nasal passage. This leads to a decrease in swelling of the nasal mucosa, which makes breathing more free.
The disinfecting effect is the destruction of pathogenic bacteria and viruses, in particular the influenza virus.

Hypersensitivity to aloe juice is an absolute contraindication to the use of such drops!

Gel

Aloe gel contains more than two hundred active components: minerals, acids, vitamins that are necessary for the human body to regulate the functions of the brain and other internal organs.
Aloe gel:

cleanses the gastrointestinal tract, liver and gallbladder, kidneys,
used to prevent kidney stone formation,
eliminates the symptoms of psoriasis and herpes,
increases the overall resistance of the body,
recommended for women planning pregnancy,
prevents cancer.

You can prepare aloe gel yourself at home. Using a blade, cut the spines from the plant's leaves and make an oblique cut on the large leaves so that the juice flows down. Then the leaf is completely cut lengthwise and the white pulp of the leaf is extracted. The pulp and juice are mixed with vitamins C and E in a blender.

Tincture

Aloe tincture is an alcohol or vodka solution prepared from the leaves and stems of the plant.

The best base for tinctures from medicinal herbs, enhancing them healing properties– 40-70 degree alcohol.
Aloe tincture stimulates the body's defense systems, increases appetite and improves digestion.

It is prepared like this: cut off the lower leaves of the plant, wrap it in dark paper and put it in the refrigerator for two weeks. Then the leaves are crushed and poured with vodka in a ratio of one to five. Infuse the product for ten days in a cool place.

Take the tincture half an hour before meals.

Application in cosmetology

Face masks

Aloe is a medicinal plant that has been used in cosmetology for a long time. Face masks and creams are more suitable for sensitive, combination and allergy-prone skin.
Cosmetics with aloe:

enrich the skin with nutrients,
protect from the influence of environmental factors,
lighten pigment spots,
help with pustular rashes, psoriasis and eczema.

The most popular cosmetics based on aloe are masks for dry and aging skin. Aloe juice is mixed with honey, glycerin, oatmeal, clean water, then beat everything with a blender, leave for ten minutes and apply a thick layer to cleansed skin. Keep the mask on your face for half an hour.

Aloe for hair

Aloe has a positive effect on the scalp, relieving dandruff, hair loss, baldness, and fragility. Aloe nourishes hair follicles, treats split ends, and makes hair thicker, stronger and shinier.
For medicinal purposes, rub aloe juice into the scalp daily. After the first results appear in improving the condition and structure of the hair, the juice is used twice a week. The duration of treatment is three months.
To reduce oily hair, rub aloe juice mixed with vodka two hours before washing your hair.

For those who are seriously concerned about hair problems, in particular hair loss, we suggest that you read the article

Aloe for acne

Aloe juice for acne is very effective due to its cleansing, healing, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and healing effects. It is these properties of aloe that prevent the appearance of scars, scars, and acne spots.
The main way to get rid of acne is to regularly wipe your face with a small piece of aloe, on which the pulp has been cut.

A face mask for acne is prepared as follows: cut aloe leaves, grind them, add protein and pass through a blender to obtain a paste. Then add a couple of drops to it lemon juice, apply to clean facial skin, leave for half an hour and rinse off.

Aloe is a unique source of phyto-raw materials, widely used for medical and cosmetic purposes. Pharmaceutical preparations are made based on the components of the plant, but you can make medicinal products yourself. However, herbal medicine has its own nuances related to the beneficial properties and contraindications of the plant.

Types of aloe

Aloe or agave is a small tree-like shrub from the Asphodelaceae family. Refers to succulents. The plant has dense, fleshy leaves, hard in structure, with a bluish or greenish color; shades may vary. The stem of aloe is short, surrounded by leaves arranged in a rosette. Along the edges of the leaf blades there are denticles or soft cilia, depending on the species.

The plant is native to Africa and the Arabian Peninsula, therefore, it is characterized by extreme endurance and is able to exist in the harshest conditions with severe moisture deficiency. The genus Aloe includes more than 500 species registered in the botanical classification. The most famous species, which are most widespread on populated continents, are given below with a description.

Aloe vera (aloe vera)

This type is the most valuable from the point of view of application, since its raw materials are used in pharmaceuticals, perfumery and the production of organic cosmetics. It is a universal ingredient in traditional medicine recipes.

Treelike

A popular indoor plant, known by its appearance to most gardeners. It is a squat shrub with dense, hard leaves and a woody trunk. IN room conditions practically does not bloom. The pulp of the leaves is used to prepare infusions.

Spinous

Used for floral purposes. It looks like haworthia: the leaves are thick, dark in color, have a rough surface covered with whitish spots. The edges of the plates are hard and prickly. Orange inflorescences collected in racemes.

Dichotomous

Also called "quivering" and "quivering" wood. It has a tall thick trunk (up to a meter in diameter) and twisting branches, at the ends of which there are leaves collected in panicles with a waxy coating on the skin.

Aloe Helena

An endangered member of the Asphodel family. At the moment, in Madagascar, where the population of the species is located, no more than a dozen adult specimens have been recorded that do not reproduce. In appearance it resembles a tree-like aloe.

Sokotri

A plant known for medicinal properties. It grows in clumps that can grow several meters wide. The leaves are dense, forming a rosette up to a meter in diameter. The stem is small, reduced. The leaf blade is narrow in shape, has a blue-green tint, on both sides there are stripes and spots of a light shade, the edges are jagged.

One of the oldest inhabitants of the Earth in the field of flora. Also grows in Madagascar. There are only six adult specimens of the species left on the planet, raised in nurseries. Listed on the Endangered Species Register.

Tiger

Also called motley. Habitat: Namibia, South Africa. A low shrub (up to 30 cm) with leaf blades arranged in three rows. The color is green, there are inclusions of heterogeneous shade. Inflorescences are orange. The leaf has a triangular shape. If weather conditions are harsh, the outer foliage gradually dies off. Adulthood is achieved by the age of 5–7 years.

Squat

Perennial herbaceous plant with vertical leaves. The skin is light green, with a bluish tint, and has spines. The inflorescences are red-orange, and the flowering period usually occurs in the summer months. A popular choice, it does well in a small window.

Compound

According to its chemical structure, aloe is a highly valuable medicinal herbal raw material. Its unique component is aloe-emodin: a hydroxyanthraquinone that has specific activity against tumor cells. Its content in the plant juice is approximately 2%. Aloe also contains anthraglycosides, including barbaloin, aloin, etc. All of them have high biological activity.

The pulp contains various vitamins, microelements and enzymes and other substances, including:

Esters and essential oils;
Organic acids;
Flavonoids;
Resins and tannins;
Phytoncides;
Amino acids;
Mono- and polysaccharides;
Alkaloids.

The total amount of biologically active components in aloe is about two and a half hundred. This is a unique example in the plant world.

Useful properties

By using aloe for medicinal purposes, you can improve the condition of such body systems as:

Cardiovascular;
Gastrointestinal organs;
Immune;
Nervous;
Skin;
Visual system.

Aloe is a multi-purpose herbal ingredient. Its use externally or orally is necessary to achieve the following effects:

General detoxification of the body;
Restoration of tone;
Bringing intestinal microflora back to normal;
Antifungal effect, fight against viral diseases;
Reducing high cholesterol and blood sugar;
Activation of blood circulation;
Antihistamine effect;
Improving the condition of the scalp;
Anesthetic effect for joint, muscle, dental pain syndrome;
General prevention of cancer;
An additional therapy during the recovery period during chemotherapy and during remission;
Diuretic, laxative effect;
Treatment of diseases of the respiratory system;
A drug for the treatment of diseases of the genitourinary and reproductive systems.

The sap of the plant has strong bactericidal effect, directed against most known microorganisms, including streptococci and staphylococci.

Collection and preparation

To use aloe for medicinal purposes correctly, you need to collect the juice, which is extracted from the fleshy leaf blades. Sapwood, the outer part of the stem, is also suitable. To do this, these parts are separated with a sharp knife or a special cutter. Be careful because jagged edges of the leaves can seriously injure the skin. The juice of the plant is used fresh or evaporated. The second type is called “sabur”. To obtain juice, the leaves are squeezed and placed under a press. You can peel them, grind the pulp through a sieve and strain the juice through cheesecloth.

In addition to juice, aloe oil, also prepared from leaf blades, is widely used.

Medicine allows the use of agave in the following forms:

Syrup;
Ointment;
Extract in liquid form;
Solution for intramuscular or subcutaneous injection.

It is believed that freshly squeezed juice and sabur are the most beneficial as they are pure extracts of the plant.

Use in folk medicine

In alternative medicine, agave has long established itself as a positive side. Most often, traditional healers use aloe pulp, fresh juice, emulsion with the addition of various essential oils (castor, eucalyptus) and alcohol-based infusions for their recipes.

The list of ailments that are treated with aloe-based preparations is long:

Painful menstruation;
Tuberculous lesions of the lungs and skin;
Necrotic ulcers, scabs, keloids;
Migraine;
Tonsillitis and rhinitis in different forms;
Eye infections (styes, conjunctivitis, pain in the eyes, irritation of the cornea);
Pain in muscles and joints (rheumatoid arthritis, gout, rheumatism);
with low acidity;
Digestive dysfunction;
Epistaxis;
Impotence;
Cystitis, nephritis;
Cervical erosion;
Mastopathy;
Herpes;
Stomatitis;
Acne;
Cellulite;
Alopecia;
Dandruff.

Traditional medicine has hundreds of recipes in which aloe is the main ingredient. We will present the most effective of them.

For gastritis

When there is inflammation in the gastric mucosa, aloe provides a powerful anti-inflammatory and enveloping effect, soothing pain and spasms. To prepare a medicinal composition, mix 100 grams of plant juice with honey (250 g). The settled mixture is taken one tablespoon before each meal.

For hemorrhoids

If there are hemorrhoids, fissures or ulcers in the perianal area, the juice of the plant will help activate the regenerative capabilities of the body and have an antiseptic effect. Also relieves swelling and pain symptoms. Alcohol formulations are not used. Two peeled leaves are finely chopped, filled with water and brought to a boil in a steam bath. The cooled solution is applied locally as a compress.

For constipation

Aloe juice has long been known for its ruminator effect. This means that it acts like mild laxative, eliminating constipation. Cut off 2 - 3 leaf blades (do not remove the spines!), crush with a spoon until mushy. Pour in heated liquid honey and leave for 24 hours. Take a teaspoon on an empty stomach and before bedtime.

For diabetes

It is believed that drinking agave juice helps reduce blood glucose levels. It also reduces the content of “bad” cholesterol. To cook effective remedy from aloe for diabetes, take three leaves, cut them into cubes and pour boiling water for 15 - 20 minutes. Dilute the resulting broth with cold water. Drink a tablespoon half an hour before breakfast for 10 days. Afterwards a break is taken, and after half a month the course is repeated.

Gum inflammation

Stomatitis, gingivitis or other inflammatory process of the oral mucosa can be cured faster if fresh aloe pulp is applied to the infected areas. If the inflammation is severe, rinse your mouth with the juice of the plant. To do this, the leaves are twisted through a meat grinder or ground in a blender. The pulp is filtered through a sieve and the expressed liquid is rinsed in the mouth. There is no need to swallow it.

Wounds, abrasions, cuts

Thanks to its unique biochemical composition, aloe has a powerful regenerative effect, which is why it is widely used for various types of skin damage. To make a cut or abrasion heal faster, apply a compress with aloe to it. The pulp of the herbal raw material is finely ground (can be softened with a fork) and placed on clean gauze, which is applied to the wound. Leave on for 30-40 minutes, then remove and do not wash off the residue for another few hours.

Pharyngitis, laryngitis, sore throat

Agave juice, natural honey and vodka are mixed in a ratio of 1:2:3. The resulting mixture is spread on a thick, clean cloth and tied to the neck in the larynx area (in the area close to the tonsils). Wrap a plastic bag on top and wrap a scarf around your throat. The compress is kept for about 3 – 4 hours. For follicular or lacunar sore throat, regularly gargle with an infusion of aloe leaves and water. The liquid must be boiled and cooled to room temperature.

Rhinitis, runny nose

For nasal congestion, instill fresh juice every three to four hours, a few drops into each nostril. If a runny nose is accompanied by severe swelling of the nasal mucosa, you can make tampons soaked in a mixture of aloe juice, rose hip juice and honey. The tampons are kept in the nostrils for 15–20 minutes.

Tuberculosis

Treatment of aloe for infection of the lungs with mycobacteria involves the use of the following recipe. Take a small amount of goose fat or lard, honey, a spoonful of natural cocoa powder, butter (10 g) and two tablespoons of aloe juice. The resulting mixture is added to a glass of warm milk and drunk twice a day until the condition improves.

Gastrointestinal diseases

If dysfunctions of the gastrointestinal tract are chronic or are in the relapse stage, aloe juice is taken in the amount of one teaspoon three times a day before each meal.

For gastritis– a teaspoon on an empty stomach half an hour before breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as before snacks;
When constipated– a dessert spoon of freshly squeezed juice three times a day before meals for 30 days;
For general digestive dysfunction– take 10 drops of juice per glass of water twice a day.

Application in gynecology

For uterine fibroids prepare 150 - 200 grams of finely chopped agave leaves without skin, mix with chopped horse chestnut fruit. Add 500 g of honey, three tablespoons of chopped beech root and dry red wine. Boil the mixture in a water bath for 30 minutes. Drink the cooled and strained broth three times a day before meals, a tablespoon at a time.

For genitourinary tract infections a different kind of plant juice is mixed with 10 g of turmeric and filled with warm water (1 liter). The solution is doused in the vagina after each urination for a month.

For cervical erosion Inject 5 ml of fresh plant juice into the vagina using a microenema. After the procedure, you need to lie down without getting up for 20 minutes. Carry out daily until the condition improves. You can replace an enema with tamponing.

The use of aloe in cosmetology

The components of the plant have an amazing restorative and tonic effect on the skin. It’s as if she begins to glow, the networks of wrinkles are smoothed out, sagging is tightened, and swelling disappears.

Folk recipes for wrinkles and sagging skin:

Wipe your face with fresh peeled pulp once a day;
Pour the gruel from the ground leaves into half a glass of water and leave for 24 hours. Pour into ice cube trays and freeze. Regularly wipe your face with ice cubes;
Five grams of agave juice mixed with sunflower or olive oil and a small amount of lanolin cream. Apply the mixture to the face, neck and décolleté. Leave for 20 minutes. Remove the residue with a napkin, wash with St. John's wort infusion;
Add an infusion of aloe leaves to the mashed egg yolk, drop a little oil into the liquid. Use for severe dryness and tightness of the skin.

For acne

At severe acne and other skin problems, use the following products:

To cleanse the skin mix agave juice with honey (30 g), two raw yolks separated from the white, butter and heated beeswax(20 g). Stir, to obtain a homogeneous composition, heat slowly in a water bath, stirring constantly. Use as a face cream: apply, let absorb, remove residue with a paper towel;
Grind the crushed aloe leaves through a sieve. Use the resulting puree as a face mask.. Leave for no longer than 15 minutes, then rinse with warm water;
Soak clean gauze with the fresh juice of the plant and apply it as a compress on your face (for half an hour). Full course treatment will be 25 procedures(repeat every 3 – 4 days).

Hair masks

Aloe is an excellent remedy for hair restoration. It is used to treat weak and dry hair, dandruff and split ends, to add volume and shine. Options for plant-based masks may vary.

To activate vitality

Mix ampoules with aloe extract, vitamin B6 and nicotinic acid, a spoonful of white clay, kefir (30 g), egg yolk, honey and two tablespoons of burdock oil. Apply to the area at the root of the hair, lightly massage the skin. Wrap your head in film and put a scarf on top. Leave for up to two hours, then rinse thoroughly, spray hair along the entire length with a spray based on aloe juice.

For the treatment of dandruff

Mix fresh plant juice with medical alcohol (four parts to one). Rub into scalp, dividing hair into strands. The therapy will take 90 days, the procedure is repeated every two days. The tincture is stored in the refrigerator.

To stimulate growth

A mixture of crushed pulp and 30 g of dry hawthorn berries is poured with vodka and infused for a week. Rub into the scalp with massaging movements and leave on the hair for 60 minutes under a towel. Use no more than once every 1 – 1.5 weeks.

To give hair thickness

Aloe juice, honey and garlic juice in equal parts are mixed with each other. The mixture is applied before each wash and lasts for half an hour.

Face masks

Aloe juice has an anti-inflammatory, disinfectant, astringent and tonic effect.. Based on it, many different face masks are made. Determine your skin type and use the appropriate mask.

Universal cosmetic mask

A tablespoon of white or blue clay is mixed in aloe juice. Rose water and liquid honey are dripped into the mixture. Apply a thin layer to the face and leave for 15 minutes. The remains are thoroughly washed off, the face is moisturized with day cream.

Vitamin recipe

A spoonful of honey and castor oil is mixed with the yolk, agave juice, and half a spoonful of orange juice. A spoonful of ground oats is added to the mixture to add structure. Apply for 20 minutes, then rinse with water and apply nourishing milk to your face.

Nourishing mask for weakened skin

Grated banana or apple is mixed with agave juice, and a spoonful of macadamia oil or almond oil is added to it. The mask is left for about 20 minutes, the residue is removed paper napkin.

Recipe for aging skin

Half an avocado (without the pit) is mashed and mixed with aloe juice and 50 ml of cold green tea. The duration of the mask is 25 - 30 minutes. Then the mixture is washed off the face with warm water, the skin is lubricated cosmetic oil.

Contraindications

If you are planning to take aloe vera preparations orally, rule out the following diseases:

Severe hypertension;
Diseases of the cardiovascular system;
Haemorrhoids;
Uterine bleeding;
Hepatitis A;
Cholecystitis;
Kidney diseases (cystitis, nephritis, pyelonephritis, etc.).

Products based on agave components are not accepted for children under three years of age. Doctors recommend using them with caution in children up to 12 years of age. An initial consultation with a pediatrician is required. In older people, aloe intake is also supervised. It is prohibited for pregnant women and women during menstruation (the same applies to the lactation period).

Side effects

Any herbal component has both a positive effect and a number of contraindications for use. The most common of these is individual intolerance to the compounds that make up aloe. The peel of the plant contains the alkaloid aloin. You can recognize its presence by the bitter taste of the juice. Modern biologists believe that aloin has carcinogenic properties. You can feel their effects only by consuming a very large amount of the plant, but it is better not to take risks. Therefore, always remove the skin from the leaves before using.

The presence of anthraglycoside enzymes in the composition of agave – factor prohibiting its use by pregnant women. An overdose of aloe for them is fraught with the threat of internal bleeding and miscarriage.

If you take the plant juice orally, you may develop side effects such as:

Dyspepsia;
Bloating, flatulence;
Stool disorder;
Pain symptom, discomfort in the gastrointestinal tract;
An increase in the number of red blood cells in the urine;
Tachycardia;
Myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness).

For people with increased nervous tone, taking aloe orally is not recommended, as it sometimes causes insomnia. In general, any consumption of the plant, externally or internally, should be done carefully so as not to provoke the development of allergies.

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The most effective medicines using honey and aloe at home

Aloe with honey is a useful and effective folk remedy that has long been successfully used for the treatment and prevention of certain diseases, improves immunity and the general condition of the body. Preparing tinctures, ointments and drops from these simple ingredients is not only modern, but also very convenient

What does honey and aloe cure?

Thanks to the bactericidal properties of aloe, it can fight various microorganisms, including streptococcus, staphylococcus, as well as dysentery and diphtheria bacilli. Honey has a beneficial effect on the heart due to its natural sugar, which is used by the muscles of this organ. In addition, treatment with a bee product has an excellent effect on the nervous system, without causing addiction or side effects. Nectar also helps with insomnia.

The correct combination and use of two ingredients such as aloe and honey works effectively for inflammatory diseases and fresh wounds. The active substances contained in agave juice can enhance intestinal motility and ensure tissue regeneration. Use aloe and honey during:

constipation, gastritis and ulcers;
anemia;
sunburn and skin diseases;
neuroses and mild migraines;
bronchial asthma;
eye diseases.

How to prepare medicines?

In order to prepare the right medicine, which will be stored longer than usual, you will need not only a plant and a bee product, but also a component containing alcohol. This could be vodka, wine (necessarily red, for example, Cahors). It is also possible to include in the recipe not only liquids called “aloe tincture with honey,” but also pure ingredients.

If you wish, you can use crushed agave leaves rather than aloe juice. To obtain a pulp of varying degrees of thickness, you can either pass the leaves through a meat grinder, use a grater, or simply chop them with a knife. You can mix the resulting mass of agave not only with honey, but also with nuts.

Aloe with honey and vodka is also very good effective remedy. Usually, after taking this remedy, it is recommended to eat a small piece of butter. You should eat only an hour after consuming a dairy product. A tincture of these ingredients with vodka is considered a good remedy for the prevention of lung diseases, gout and helps to successfully complete the treatment of sinusitis.

For immunity

In order to prepare the medicine correctly and become the owner of a miraculous folk remedy that can take care of maintaining your immunity at a good level, mix aloe juice with sweet flower honey in a 1:1 ratio. This medicine can be applied immediately and used for 3 weeks. Do not forget also about the break (10 days) between courses of such independent therapy.

For the stomach

Aloe folk remedies that include fresh honey can have a positive effect on the functioning of the stomach. To properly create one of these miraculous remedies, you need to take 1 part of agave juice, mix with 5 parts of honey product and 3 parts of crushed walnuts. This recipe is widely used with aloe and for gastritis. To prepare the medicine, you need to grind 2 parts of aloe leaves and mix them with 1 part of honey.

For cough

A squeeze of aloe, combined with honey in the correct proportion, will give the patient strength and help soften the throat. In order to properly prepare this cough medicine, you should take aloe and honey in equal parts. The shelf life of such a mixture, kept in a closed jar, is 12 hours.

For bronchitis

If the bronchi are suffering, then something that can help even the most neglected patients get back on their feet will help you! And this is wine, nectar and aloe. Take 4 large leaves of the plant, cut them into pieces with a knife and put them in a jar. The crushed plant should be poured with 500 ml of red wine. Next, add 4-5 tablespoons of honey, a few chopped lemon slices and infuse the medicine for 5 days. Be sure to remember to strain and refrigerate. It is recommended to use this tasty tincture for bronchitis before meals.

Correct Application

If you want to strengthen your immune system, then use aloe juice combined with nectar, internally and externally. To maintain the overall tone of the body and take care of the immune system and bronchitis, agave squeeze, prepared together with sweet honey, is used 10 ml three times a day. Equal proportions of aloe with honey should be drunk 1/3 teaspoon 3 times a day. Application should be carried out 30 minutes before meals, not forgetting about warm milk.

A small amount of the plant with honey will help enhance the secretion of bile and improve digestion. If you take crushed aloe leaves with nectar, then you must remember the liquid. This mixture should be washed down with one glass of warm boiled water. The course of such treatment to get rid of stomach problems should last no more than 3 weeks. Another medicine containing nuts should be taken for 60 days, 1 large spoon no more than 3 times a day.

To save yourself from a cough you need to take the recipe 1 tsp. three times a day. This simple manipulation should be carried out without reference to meals. An infused mixture of aloe, wine and honey can be taken 1 tbsp. spoon 3 times a day immediately after meals.

Possible contraindications

What should you avoid if you have inflammation or diseases of the genitourinary system (pyelonephritis and cystitis)? Of course, from aloe, because this plant irritates the walls of the bladder.

Despite the miraculous power of honey mixed with the agave plant, it should not be used for acute digestive disorders or liver diseases. Whatever recipe you use to prepare this mixture, you will only aggravate your illness.

Have doctors discovered acute ulcers and inflammation of the stomach lining? This means that you have a direct contraindication for the use of such medications. Agave can cause regression of the disease, cause stomach bleeding and increase the healing time of such wounds and formations. The use of crushed aloe with nectar is also not recommended for children under 14 years of age, because such treatment can affect the formation of immunity and cause incurable pathologies (for example, heart disease).

Agave should also not be used:

During pregnancy (due to the tendency of this medicine to increase the tone of the uterus).
If your medical record mentions problems with the heart, blood vessels and hypertension.
You will be forced to stop using aloe-based products if you have a tendency to bleed or have hemorrhoids progressing (agave juice thins the blood).
During an exacerbation of any disease.

Whatever disease you decide to treat with a mixture of agave and honey product, you should consult your doctor before starting to take it. Such measures will help avoid serious consequences for the body.

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17 Dec 2015

Aloe since ancient times it has been valued for medicinal properties. This evergreen succulent plant grows in the tropics, where all year round Above-zero temperatures reign in Eastern and Southern Africa. The thick, fleshy leaves of aloe store moisture, and the plant saves its bitter taste from eating succulent leaves, which is why this plant is named from the Greek word “alloeh”, translated as “bitter”.

Genus Aloe (Aloe) includes more than 300 species of perennial succulent plants. Aloe species come in different sizes, there are small ones in the shape of a leaf rosette, not exceeding a few centimeters in height, and gigantic tree-like sizes, reaching up to 10 meters in height.

The juice of real or Barbados aloe (Aloe vera, barbadensis) has the maximum healing properties. This plant was used for medicinal purposes thousands of years ago by ancient peoples - the Greeks, Egyptians, Romans, Indians and Chinese. Nowadays, on the labels of many cosmetic products you can read that aloe vera is included in their composition; the juice of this plant has nourishing and healing properties unique to the skin. Unfortunately, real aloe has not taken root in indoor conditions; many people grow tree aloe (Aloe arborescens) as a medicinal plant at home on windowsills; the medicinal properties of the juice of this plant are not inferior to the previous species. In addition, this unpretentious succulent plant has perfectly adapted as a houseplant, requires minimal care, is easy to propagate and will serve as a real living pharmacy for its owner.

Under natural conditions in South Africa, aloe arborescens grows as a large branched shrub ranging from 1 to 3 meters in height. In indoor conditions, the plant usually does not exceed a height of 50-70 cm. The leaves are long, tapering to the tip, they are thick, fleshy, curved edges form a groove in the center of the leaf. The edges of the leaves are covered with small teeth with spines. The curved leaves are covered with a bloom giving a bluish green tint. With age, the stems of the plant become bare and woody. During the flowering period, aloe shoots out a long, bare peduncle at the tip, from which red-orange tubular flowers open.

Medicinal properties of aloe plant juice It has a unique combination of a whole complex of substances that can suppress bacteria and heal wounds. The plant contains vitamins C, E, group B and beta-carotene, which is converted in the body into vitamin A. This composition of nutrients is necessary for healthy skin, which is why aloe juice is the main ingredient in many creams and other cosmetics. Aloe juice in cosmetics can also be used fresh; it contains unique substances that penetrate deeply into the skin, moisturize, nourish it from the inside and soften it. Cosmetics with aloe slow down the aging process, since this plant contains many natural antioxidants; after several uses, the skin looks younger and wrinkles are smoothed out. Aloe juice can also be used to treat cosmetic problems such as acne and dermatitis. After cutting an aloe leaf, droplets of the released liquid can be applied to the skin for irritation, itching, inflammation, swelling, and swelling. Aloe juice will quickly heal minor burns, scratches, cuts, insect bites, and bruises will soon disappear.

Our grandmothers used aloe in folk medicine; they chewed cut aloe leaves for stomatitis and gum disease. Thanks to its action of suppressing pathogenic bacteria, aloe juice helps with stomach ulcers, dysentery, diphtheria and tuberculosis. However, fresh aloe juice or its infusions should be taken orally with caution, since an overdose can lead to hemorrhoidal bleeding, and in women to uterine bleeding, and aloe should not be taken orally by pregnant women. Aloe should be used cautiously by people with cardiovascular diseases, oncology, and kidney diseases.

At home, fresh crushed aloe leaves are taken to increase appetite and tone, while aloe juice has choleretic and anti-inflammatory properties. To avoid causing insomnia, aloe preparations are not recommended to be taken at night. Aloe acts as a laxative on the gastrointestinal tract, but in case of overdose it can cause increased constipation or inflammation of the colon.

Grow aloe at home easily. Aloe is easily propagated by apical cuttings. Cut off the top of the shoot, dry the cut for several hours and plant it in a pot with sand. Water the cuttings sparingly, and cover the top of the plant with a glass jar or transparent bag to maintain moisture. After a few weeks, the cuttings will develop roots, then the aloe can be transplanted into more nutritious soil.

To plant aloe, you can use purchased soil for cacti and succulent plants or make your own by mixing turf, leaf soil and sand in equal proportions, adding a little charcoal.

It is best to root and replant aloe in the spring. For planting aloe, it is better to use a wide, shallow pot. There must be drainage holes in the bottom of the pot, and place pebbles or expanded clay as the first layer and only earth on top. To prevent unstable aloe shoots from falling, a support is installed for them.

Aloe loves bright sunlight. In summer, aloe will grow well in the fresh air, but the plant should be watered well as the soil in the pot dries out. In winter, when the contents are cool, aloe is watered sparingly. Aloe should not be fed often, once a month with fertilizer special for cacti and succulent plants.

Recipes for treatment with aloe juice:

BRONCHOPULMONARYDISEASES

Recipe: 100 g aloe leaves, 200 g pork fat (or butter, and even better, badger fat), 200 g of honey.
Grind the aloe leaves and mix thoroughly with fat and honey, simmer in the oven for 5 hours. For chronic bronchitis, bronchopneumonia, pulmonary tuberculosis of the first and second degrees, take 1 teaspoon with milk 3 times a day. The course of treatment is 20-25 days. Then take a break for 2 weeks and repeat the treatment.

Recipe No. 2: 200 g of crushed aloe leaves, 1 teaspoon of table salt.
Mix the crushed aloe leaves thoroughly with salt and leave in a dark, cool place for 12 hours, stirring occasionally. Store in the refrigerator for no more than 3 days. For pneumonia, acute bronchitis, pleurisy, take 1 tbsp. spoon 3 times a day 1 hour before meals.

GUM INFLAMMATIONAND ORAL CAVITIES

Recipe: 1 tbsp. spoon of aloe juice. 2-3 tbsp. spoons of St. John's wort, 8 teaspoons of lemon balm.
Dry herbs St. John's wort and lemon balm pour 500 ml of boiling water. Leave for 4 hours, strain, squeeze and cool. Add aloe juice and use as a rinse.

ARTHRITIS

Recipe: 1 tbsp. spoon of aloe juice, 2 tbsp. spoons of liquid honey, 3 tbsp. spoons of vodka.
Mix aloe juice, honey and vodka thoroughly. Take 1 teaspoon 2 times a day 30 minutes after meals.
Lubricate the sore spots with the same mixture every day and wrap as follows. Place a sheet of wax paper on the greased area, cover it with a thick layer of cotton wool, and secure it with a woolen scarf. After 30-40 minutes, remove the compress and go to bed.

GASTROINTESTINALDISEASES

For chronic gastritis accompanied by constipation, gastric ulcer, after dysentery, boil aloe juice for 3 minutes and take 1 teaspoon 3 times a day 30 minutes before meals.
Boiled juice cannot be stored!

HYPERTENSION

Recipe: 1 tbsp. spoon of crushed aloe and mint leaf, 2 tbsp. spoons of St. John's wort, 1 potato pink color, 500 ml water.

Grind dry mint and St. John's wort, add aloe, pour boiling water over it and leave covered in a dark place for 2 hours. Strain the infusion and squeeze well. Add fresh potato juice. Mix thoroughly and take 2 tbsp. spoons 5-6 times a day 1 hour before meals or 2-3 hours after meals.

MASTITIS

Grind aloe leaves and apply as a compress on the chest, securing with a bandage. Change the dressing as often as possible.

BURNS

Dilute aloe juice in equal parts with boiled water, soak napkins in it, squeeze and apply to the burned area for an hour, changing every 10 minutes. Do this procedure 2 times a day.

COLD

A sore throat is gargled with aloe juice diluted with boiled water 1:2. Or add 1 teaspoon of juice to a glass of milk and drink 3 times a day, holding it while sweating. A runny nose is treated by instilling slightly diluted juice into the nostrils.

TONIZING BALM

Recipe: 100 ml aloe juice, 200 ml red grape wine. 150 g liquid honey.

Mix aloe juice, wine and honey thoroughly, pour into a dark glass jar, close with a lid and leave for 7 days at room temperature, shaking daily. Keep refrigerated.
To boost immunity after a long illness, a complex operation. for vitamin deficiency and chronic fatigue syndrome, take 3 times a day 2 hours before meals: 1 week, 1 teaspoon, then 5 weeks, 1 tbsp. spoon.

For hypertension, cerebral vascular sclerosis, cancer, lung diseases, bronchial asthma, sinusitis, thrombophlebitis, gout, take 30 minutes before meals. The first 5 days, 1 tbsp. spoon 1 time a day, then 1 tbsp. spoon 3 times a day. The course of treatment is from 10 to 60 days.

DANDRUFF

For oily hair, rub aloe juice or tincture into the scalp 2-3 hours before washing. When used 2 times a week, you can get rid of dandruff and strengthen the roots of the problem.

ACNE AND BURUNCULES

For pustular skin diseases, drink fresh aloe juice 1 teaspoon 2-3 times a day 30 minutes before meals. For boils, inject subcutaneously using 1 ml of juice. The course of treatment is 15-45 days.