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 of the fleshy leaves continues to be used today. Let's find out why aloe is so valuable and what ailments it can cope with.
flower benefits
Aloe is a genus of perennial plants related to succulents. In its natural environment, it grows in Africa, southwest Asia and the island of Madakascar. Thanks to its decorative qualities and unpretentiousness in care, it was loved in northern countries and began to be bred as an indoor flower. It soon became clear that he has another advantage - this is the healing effect of the juice, which is contained in abundance in the fleshy leaves of the plant.
In nature, aloe grows in hot climates, so it is sometimes confused with a cactus.
Composition
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. So called substances that can kill microbes or suppress their reproduction.
Medicinal properties, effect on the body
Due to the rich composition of the leaves of aloe, the following medicinal properties can be distinguished:
- wound healing;
- regenerating;
- anti-inflammatory;
- antioxidant;
- antiulcer;
- anti-burn;
- laxative stool;
- antimicrobial (it is a natural antibiotic and antiseptic).
Aloe can be applied both topically (drip into the eyes, smear the skin, gums), and inside (through the mouth). Sometimes it is used as a subcutaneous injection. The juice squeezed from its leaves accelerates the healing of wounds and disinfects them. The plant helps with diseases of the eyes and skin of an inflammatory nature. Due to the high content of glycosides, juice consumed orally improves heart function and restores the gastric mucosa, stops inflammation in the digestive tract. Aloin has a mild laxative effect.
The vitamins and antioxidants that make up the pulp of the plant 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 the use of aloe to alleviate the condition of people already suffering from cancer.
Are all types of aloe medicinal
There are more than 250 types of aloe, but only 15 of them are considered medicinal. To obtain medicinal raw materials are most often used:
- aloe vera;
- aloe tree;
- aloe socotrinskoe;
- scary aloe.
The use in medicine of such popular species as spinous, variegated and spotted aloe 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. It's just less. Therefore, the owners of spotted, variegated and spinous aloe should not despair: you can still harvest 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 a 5-month-old daughter. The remedy helped to clear the nose of accumulated mucus, because after instillation, 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 present (Barbados) are the names of the same plant, which is rarely grown as an indoor flower. 
Aloe dread is also known among flower growers as aloe dread 
Aloe arborescens is a popular houseplant called agave. 
Aloe Sokontrinskoe is not grown at home
What diseases is a flower useful for?
Healing succulent juice is used to treat:
- diseases of the gastrointestinal tract of a chronic course (gastritis, colitis, enteritis);
- constipation and hemorrhoids (if they do not bleed);
- diseases of the oral cavity of an inflammatory nature (stomatitis, gingivitis);
- inflammatory skin diseases (pyoderma, psoriasis, eczema and various dermatitis);
- burns 2 and 3 degrees;
- symptoms of acute respiratory diseases (cold, cough);
- joint diseases (arthrosis, arthritis);
- eye diseases (inflammation of the eye 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 drugs used in traditional medical practice.
Healing aloe vera juice is sold in pharmacies Aloe in cosmetology
Beauticians have also found aloe to be very effective. The juice of this succulent is used for:
- acne treatment;
- smoothing wrinkles;
- production of body care products;
- moisturizing the skin;
- stretch marks.
It is believed that the agave stimulates hair growth, restores their structure and eliminates dandruff.
Possible harm and side effects
Despite the benefits provided to our body, the juice of the plant, if used ineptly, can be harmful. For the internal use of funds based on it, there are the following contraindications:
- exacerbation of diseases of the digestive tract;
- pregnancy and lactation;
- diarrhea;
- hemorrhoids, accompanied by bleeding;
- inflammatory diseases of the organs of urinary formation and urination;
- inflammatory processes in the liver and gallbladder;
- 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
With the local use of aloe juice, the following allergic reactions may develop:
- redness;
- burning;
- rash;
- swelling of the skin (mucosa of the eye).
The use of the drug inside causes a rush of blood to the walls of the internal organs, which can cause internal bleeding. Internal use of agave leaves by pregnant women may lead to miscarriage.
drug interaction
When using aloe inside:
- the effect of simultaneously taken laxatives is enhanced;
- the effectiveness of treatment with agents that stimulate hematopoiesis increases;
- potassium deficiency develops with simultaneous use with licorice root, corticosteroids (aldosterone, hydrocortisone, betamethasone), diuretics (Furosemide, Indapamide).
Hypokalemia (lack of potassium in the body) can also develop from long-term ingestion of aloe juice. This may increase the effect of antiarrhythmic drugs (Novocainamide, Quinidine) and cardiac glycosides (Digoxin, Korglikon).
Overdose
The excessive use of aloe juice inside can cause an overdose, which manifests itself in the form of:
- poisoning (appearing nausea, vomiting, stool disorder);
- acute enteritis (inflammation of the small intestine);
- pulling, burning pain in the rectum;
- diarrhea with an admixture of 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 an overdose appear, you should consult a doctor who will prescribe symptomatic treatment.
Treatment
Aloe is popular both in folk and official (traditional) medicine. Its juice can act as an independent remedy against many ailments, and sometimes it is included in preparations with a complex action. In cosmetology, aloe extract is added to skin care products to improve the appearance of skin and hair. Juice and other aloe products can be bought at a pharmacy, store, or prepared on your own if agave grows at home.
Scope of aloe in official medicine
Based on aloe juice, many drugs have been created. Depending on the purpose, they are available in different dosage forms.
Table: a brief overview of aloe formulations and how to use them
| Release form | Composition | Indications | Contraindications | Mode of application | Price |
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| Inside before meals, drinking a small amount of water. | A 50 ml bottle costs about 100 rubles. | |
| Concentrated aloe vera juice (contains 10 times more active ingredients). |
| Allergy to the composition of the drug. Pregnancy and the 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 an average of 250 rubles. | |
| Aloe extract in ampoules | Extract (liquid) obtained from the leaves of Aloe vera arborescens (agave). |
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| The liquid extract in ampoules is intended for injection. It is permissible to introduce the agent into the muscle, under the skin and into the gum. | Aloe extract in ampoules 1 ml (10 pieces per pack) - about 150 rubles. |
| aloe liniment |
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Since the drug is applied externally, it can be used by pregnant and lactating women. | External use: lubrication of the affected areas of the skin and the application of 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 ingestion, but it is also used externally by the people. 
Aloe vera gel is a concentrated juice that contains 10 times more nutrients 
According to the instructions, liquid aloe extract should be administered subcutaneously, but it is also prescribed for intramuscular injection. 
Liniment is used only externally for the treatment of skin diseases.
Aloe in folk medicine
Traditionally, in folk medicine, tree-like aloe is used. The greatest benefit is the juice squeezed from the long (from 15 cm) lower and middle leaves of a two- or three-year-old plant, which was not watered until the collection of raw materials for 2 weeks. The season does not affect the healing properties of aloe. Agave juice can be used as an independent remedy for internal and external use or used to prepare folk remedies.
Only adult agaves are suitable for collecting juice Table: ways to use pure aloe juice
| Disease | Cooking method | Mode of application | Duration of treatment |
| Stomatitis and gingivitis | Ingredients:
Mix the ingredients in a glass. | Rinse your mouth three times a day. | Until the symptoms of inflammation disappear. |
| Gastric ulcer (to prevent exacerbation) and cough | Ingredients:
Mix ingredients. | Take morning and evening 30 minutes before meals. | 2 months. |
| Acne | You will need:
Soak gauze with juice. | Make daily lotions for 20-30 minutes. | 1 month. |
| Colds on the lips, herpetic eruptions | Juice. | Lubricate the 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 going to bed. If it doesn’t help, drink 60 ml the next day. Increase the dose every day until the intestines are cleared. | The tool is taken once. |
| Juice. | Daily during breakfast and lunch, take 2 tsp. juice and drink them with fruit juice or water. | 2 months. | |
| Runny nose | Fresh juice. | Drip three times a day, 1-2 drops in each nostril. | Until the runny nose disappears. |
Preparation and application of biostimulated juice
Step-by-step instructions for preparing bio-stimulated aloe juice:
- Rinse the plucked leaves and pat them dry with paper towels.
- Put them in a glass container and cover with paper.
- Place in refrigerator.
- After 2 weeks, take out the leaves and remove the blackened parts.
- Squeeze out the juice and collect it in a glass jar.
When a plant falls into adverse 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.
Such juice is also used instead of the usual one for preparing ointments, creams, compresses and other medicines for external use at home.
For long-term storage, mix biostimulated juice with rubbing alcohol in a 4:1 ratio. In this form, the product will be usable 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 ingredients.
- Put in a water bath.
- Bring the temperature of the mixture to 70°C.
- Remove from stove, cool and store in refrigerator.
This tincture is used externally for the treatment of:
- arthritis
- rheumatism.
A small amount of tincture is warmed in a warm place and rubbed into the back or joints. Then they cover the smeared place with a film and fix it with a warm scarf. A compress with tincture is left overnight twice a week. The course of treatment is 4-6 weeks.
The use of tincture inside helps to treat:
- colds;
- tuberculosis;
- stomach ulcers (during remission).
To do this, take 1 tsp. tincture 30 minutes before meals.
Recipe for making aloe gel at home:
- Cut the agave leaves and stand them upright for 10-15 minutes to drain the juice from them.
- Cut the leaves in half and use a spoon to scrape off a mass that looks like a clear and white slime from the inside.
- Collect all the gel from the leaves and beat it until the mass is homogeneous.
- Place the jar of gel in the refrigerator. It can be stored there for 2-3 weeks.
- To increase shelf life, add 500 mg vitamin C powder or 1 vitamin E capsule for every 60 ml of gel.
Aloe leaf gel is applied in the same way as juice. But it is more concentrated, therefore, for the preparation of folk remedies, you need to take it 5 times less.
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 the leaves of aloe vera. 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 inside, while the gel from the pharmacy, due to the high concentration of active substances, can only be used externally.
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 extra virgin olive oil into a glass jar. It can be replaced with wheat germ oil or unrefined sunflower oil.
- Pluck the aloe leaves and let the juice drain.
- Cut the leaves into long and thin slices.
- Put 10 sheets of aloe leaf 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.
For the preparation of aloe macerate, it is desirable 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 burnt skin several times a day);
- inflammatory skin diseases (pyoderma, eczema, psoriasis, seborrhea).
Aloe macerate is not used internally.
Water infusion of aloe
Step-by-step instructions for preparing aloe infusion on 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.
- Put on a slow fire, bring to a boil and simmer for 3 minutes.
- Remove from heat, cool and strain.
Aloe infusion is taken for gastritis and inflammatory bowel diseases, 50 ml three times a day before meals. With it, lotions are made on wounds, burns and other skin lesions.
Thanks to the beneficial properties of aloe, the industrial production of drinks with its juice began, which can also be drunk to prevent exacerbation of peptic ulcer Aloe ointment
Cooking method:
- Squeeze aloe juice.
- Melt the lard and set aside.
- Add 1 part of aloe juice to 3 parts of lard.
- Mix ingredients thoroughly.
- Store in 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 application in cosmetology. You can buy ready-made cosmetics or cook it yourself. To do this, you will need your own squeezed agave juice or juice bought at a pharmacy. You can also use the gel, but you need to take it 10 times less.
Table: recipes for skin and hair care using aloe
| The name of the tool and its purpose | What you need for cooking | Step by step cooking instructions | How to apply |
| Night cream for dry skin |
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| Every day before going to bed, apply the cream to cleansed skin of the face, neck and décolleté. You can use this tool continuously. |
| Lotion for oily skin |
| Place all ingredients in a jar and shake thoroughly. Store the product in the refrigerator. | Wipe with a cotton pad dipped in lotion, face skin after washing in the morning and evening. Pay special attention to the T-zone (forehead, nose and chin). |
| Lotion for sensitive skin |
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| Use daily as a regular lotion. This remedy will not cause skin irritation and allergies. |
| Lotion for dry skin |
| Mix ingredients and store in refrigerator. | Since the product is oily, use it only at bedtime. Waking up, you will feel that the skin has become moisturized, soft and tender. |
| Anti-blackhead pore-shrinking lotion |
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| Wipe the lotion over the skin of the face every time after washing. Pay special attention to the T-zone. |
| Face mask against acne |
| Mix ingredients. | Apply the mask on cleansed face and leave for 10-15 minutes. Do it every day until the acne disappears. Further - 2 times a week for prevention. |
| Face mask against oily sheen |
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| Apply to cleansed skin and leave for 15 minutes. Wash away. A mask can be done whenever you need to remove oily sheen. |
| Moisturizing mask for normal to oily skin |
| Mix ingredients. | Spread evenly on the skin of the face and leave until completely dry. Wash off with warm water. Make a mask twice a week. |
| Rejuvenating Ice |
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| 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 itself. |
| Mask to accelerate hair growth |
| 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. Keep your head warm with a plastic bag and a terry towel. Hold for 30-40 minutes. Then wash off with shampoo. |
| Mask for moisturizing dry hair |
| Mix and heat up to 37 degrees. | Spread the mixture over the entire length of the hair and leave under a warming bandage for 1 hour. Wash off with warm water and shampoo. |
| Mask against hair loss |
| Mix the ingredients and warm to body temperature. | Every time before shampooing, rub this mask into the hair roots. Warm your head with a bag and a towel. Keep 1 hour. Wash away. Use cool water for rinsing and comb your hair only after it is dry. Hot water and combing wet curls provoke more active loss. |
| Treatment and prevention of stretch marks |
The amount of ingredients is selected empirically. | Mix aloe juice with ground coffee to a paste-like consistency. | Apply the paste to the problem area and rub it intensively with your hands for 5 minutes. Then leave the mixture on the body for another 15 minutes. Rinse with warm water and then lubricate the skin with a thin layer of olive oil. |
| Cellulite Remedy |
| Mix ingredients. | Apply the composition to problem areas and wrap in cling film. Put on warm clothes and lie down under a warm blanket for 1 hour. In order for the remedy to work well, you need to sweat a lot: the juice penetrates better through open pores. Therefore, during the wrapping, you can do physical exercises. Then take a contrast shower. With daily procedures, the effect will be noticeable in a month. |
| Eyelash Growth Tool |
| Mix the ingredients and pour the mixture into the washed tube from the old carcass. | Every day before going to bed, apply the product to the eyelashes with a brush. |
Video: face mask with aloe + before and after photos
Hello friends! Recently, I have been increasingly using aloe juice to care for my appearance and to improve my body.
This is a unique drug with a lot of useful properties.
Let's take a closer look at the use of aloe juice and its beneficial properties.
From this article you will learn:
Aloe juice - useful properties and methods of application
Aloe is a genus of succulent plants of the asphodelic subfamily of the Xanthorrheaceae family, containing more than 500 species distributed in Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. Previously, the genus Aloe could be assigned to the families Aloaceae or Asphodelaceae. Wikipedia
As a rule, we will talk about two types of aloe, which have the most active active ingredients: aloe arborescens and aloe vera.
Chemical composition
The chemical composition of aloe juice is very impressive!
Minerals found in aloe vera include:
- copper,
- iron,
- sodium,
- calcium,
- zinc,
- potassium,
- chromium,
- magnesium
- manganese
As well as other beneficial compounds such as polysaccharides, anthraquinones and lectins, barbaloin, enzymes, lignin, saponins and salicylic acid.
Useful properties of aloe juice
The drug has a huge number of medicinal properties, the main of which are:
- anti-inflammatory
- regenerating
- laxative
- restorative
- antioxidant
- immunostimulating
- wound healing.
The use of aloe juice for healing the body
- For the digestive system
It is very useful for solving problems of the gastrointestinal tract due to its high anti-inflammatory activity.
It promotes tissue regeneration, helps in the growth of good bacteria in the intestines, relieves inflammation in the digestive organs.
A drink made from aloe juice reduces the increased acidity of the stomach.
Due to its laxative properties, it serves as an excellent treatment for constipation.
- For joint diseases and rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that affects the entire body.
The immune system attacks the tissues of the body, inflammation occurs, which manifests itself as the accumulation of fluid in the joints and severe pain.
As a rule, drugs prescribed for this disease have a lot of side effects on the body.
Today, there are scientifically proven facts that aloe juice can reduce inflammation in the body, and actively fight rheumatoid arthritis.
This is due to the presence in it of phytosterols, plant hormones that function like steroid painkillers, but without causing any harm to the body.
- To lower cholesterol
Modern research confirms the effectiveness of aloe juice in maintaining normal blood cholesterol levels by reducing triglyceride levels.
Those who include fresh aloe juice in their daily diet to maintain their cholesterol levels are protecting their heart.
- Aloe juice for weight loss
It is an easy and natural weight loss solution.
Enhances metabolism, reduces lipid levels and helps burn fat.
- Applications in dentistry and oral hygiene
Studies have shown that regular consumption of aloe juice improves oral health, strengthens gums, and reduces plaque formation.
- Aloe juice for diabetes
There are some scientific studies confirming the fact that aloe juice helps regulate blood sugar levels.
- Anticarcinogenic action
Aloe juice contains a high level of anti-carcinogenic properties that inhibit the growth of tumors in the body.
- To improve immunity
It replenishes deficiency of amino acids and vitamins in the body, boosting the body's immune system.
- Aloe juice for colds and coughs
Aloe juice is the best natural remedy for coughs, flu, nasal congestion, bronchitis and other respiratory ailments.
Aloe juice in cosmetology - methods of application
So, let's look at the main uses:
- aloe juice for skin
Aloe vera juice or gel is best used on the skin.
Aloe juice also helps to remove stretch marks.
It heals cuts and wounds, sunburn dermatitis, as well as insect bites when applied topically and even
- Aloe vera juice for pimples and acne
Aloe Vera juice is the best natural remedy for acne and pimples. It has antimicrobial activity and helps fight acne-causing bacteria.
- Aloe vera juice for hair
Regular use of aloe vera juice on your hair will make it smooth, silky and shiny.
Aloe Vera juice is rich in proteolytic enzymes that help remove dead skin that clogs scalp pores, which prevents new hair follicles from growing.
Aloe removes sebum, making the scalp crystal clear and promotes hair growth.
In addition, this juice has alkaline properties that help maintain the pH level of the scalp and hair, which means it fights dry scalp.
You can add 2 teaspoons of fresh aloe juice or gel to your favorite conditioner. This will enhance its moisturizing properties.
How to make aloe juice yourself?
There are two ways to prepare aloe juice.
The first way for aloe vera:
- Suitable for aloe vera.
- Cut off a few outer stems of the plant from the bottom of the plant.
- Rinse thoroughly and cut them lengthwise with a thin knife.
- Scoop up any pulp or gel into a bowl with a spoon.
- Place the gel in a blender and add 1 cup of water.
- Mix everything thoroughly and you will have a drinkable pure aloe vera juice. Use the extracted juice within 3-4 days.
Preparation method for aloe arborescens:
- Suitable for aloe arborescens.
- Carefully cut the leaf at the base, rub it on a grater or with an electronic blender.
- Strain the juice through cheesecloth.
- You can use a juicer.
- This way we get a good concentrated aloe juice.
Healing recipes with aloe juice
Consider healing recipes with aloe juice:
- For the stomach and blood purification
Mix the juice or pulp of adult aloe leaves (3-5 pieces) with lemon juice 3: 1 and take a tablespoon three times a day before meals.
- From cough
Mix honey, cranberries and aloe 25 grams of each component together and take 2 tablespoons 4 times a day.
- Heart attack and heart disease
For half a glass of water 3 tbsp. spoons of dried fruits and 2 tbsp. spoons of pure aloe juice. You can add strawberry leaves and hawthorn berries.
- warts
Apply a gruel of fresh aloe with an eye in the form of a compress to the wart. After a while, she herself will disappear from the skin.
- Headache
- Aloe Vera Gel Ointment Recipe
Remember that you can not ingest more than 100 ml of aloe juice per day !!!
Video about drinks and cocktails with aloe juice
Be sure to watch this intersting video about what cocktails and drinks you can make with aloe juice.
Aloe juice contraindications for use
Main contraindications:
- Despite the fact that aloe juice has versatile active medicinal properties, there are some contraindications to its use.
- Excess consumption of aloe juice can cause nausea and inflammation of the liver.
- Also, a high content of minerals in the plant can adversely affect the health of a pregnant woman. You can not use aloe as a medicine if you have a personal intolerance to this plant and its juice. Hold off on juice consumption for uterine bleeding.
- Since aloe is a powerful biostimulant, it is best to consult a doctor before using it for cancer.
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There are many medicinal plants, the beneficial properties of which have been known since ancient times. Aloe vera juice is widely used - its benefits and harms are well studied by modern medicine. This plant can be grown at home - and at hand there will always be an excellent remedy for inflammation, germs and viruses.
Aloe is a guest from the African continent, also in nature the plant can be found on the island of Barbados, the Arabian Peninsula, in some Asian states. As an indoor flower, aloe began to be grown all over the world.
Chemical composition
The healing properties of aloe juice are explained by its composition, which includes a large number of components useful to humans.
- Vitamins A, E, C, group B. They are easily absorbed by the body and almost never cause allergies.
- Tannins. Due to their content, the juice of the plant has an antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effect, it can stop the blood.
- Organic acids necessary for normal functioning (malic, cinnamon, succinic, citric).
- Phytoncides are real antibiotics of natural origin that fight microbes, fungi, bacteria and other pathogenic microorganisms.
- Various minerals. Among them are calcium, iron, phosphorus, zinc, potassium, manganese.
- Amino acids, including essential ones - they are not produced in the body and can only come from food.
Also, the composition of the juice of a medicinal plant includes resinous substances, flavonoids, poly- and monosaccharides.
How to make juice?
The benefits of aloe juice are beyond doubt and scientifically proven. However, it is very important to prepare it correctly. Step by step, this process looks like this.
- You need to select the required sheet. The most useful will be those located near the rhizome, at the bottom of the plant. In order to avoid mistakes, you can focus on the tip of the sheet: a slight yellowness indicates that it can be used for medical and preventive purposes.
- Cut the selected sheet. To do this, you can use an ordinary kitchen knife.
- Rinse the leaf with water.
- Chop with a sharp knife.
- Place small pieces on sterile gauze folded in several layers.
- Squeeze out the juice.
A cut aloe leaf should not be stored for more than 4-5 hours - it loses its medicinal properties, so it is best to squeeze the juice right away.
You can make juice at home in a slightly different way.
- Cut suitable leaves.
- Rinse them.
- Cut into small pieces.
- Scroll the pieces through a meat grinder.
- Place the resulting pulp on sterile gauze and squeeze the juice.
Experts advise not to water the plant 2-3 weeks before the planned cutting of the leaves.
In order for the healing properties of aloe vera to be best revealed in the infusion, the following recommendations should be used.
- The optimal length of the sheet for squeezing juice is 15 cm.
- The minimum allowable length is 10-12 cm. Small immature leaves should not be used yet, the effect of them is almost zero.
It is best to store the finished juice in the refrigerator or in a dark, cool place. Shelf life - about two weeks, alcohol tinctures can be kept up to 6-12 months.
Medicinal properties
The home plant aloe has a rich composition, and therefore has a whole range of beneficial effects on the body:
- anti-inflammatory;
- antifungal and antimicrobial;
- soothing (aloe vera-based products are used for skin treatment and for cosmetic purposes);
- regenerating (juice helps accelerate wound healing);
- improvement of the work of internal organs.
Even ancient healers used aloe for various purposes. And modern research has proven that this plant is really very useful for the body, has a positive effect on digestion, immunity, and the human heart.
Use to treat colds
The beneficial properties of aloe are very diverse, but most of all this plant is known for helping to cope with various colds, bronchitis, tonsillitis.
Also, juice can be used to quickly treat a runny nose in children and adults.
Recipes with aloe juice for bronchitis
Aloe vera is a unique plant that will be beneficial for a variety of health issues, however it is important to know how to use it properly. The most effective recipes from the piggy bank of folk wisdom will help with this.
Juice with honey is very effective for bronchitis, can be used to treat colds. For cooking, you will need the following components:
- a glass of juice;
- a glass of honey;
- 100 g of alcohol (you can also prepare an infusion on water, then 100 g of water is taken).
The procedure is as follows:
- mix the ingredients in a glass jar;
- leave the mixture for 5 days in a cool dark place.
Such a “medicine” is best used in the initial stages of bronchitis or a cold, it will help to quickly defeat the disease and avoid complications. Store the infusion in the refrigerator, apply 1 tsp. three times a day (before meals).
Aloe and cocoa - even children can drink such a remedy, because thanks to cocoa it has a pleasant sweetish taste, and fat becomes almost imperceptible.
Required components:
- aloe juice - 150 g;
- - 200 g;
- honey - 300 g;
- badger fat - 100 g.
All components are mixed (before preparing the preparation, the fat must be melted), the product should be stored in the refrigerator.
In case of illness, 3 tsp should be used. three times a day until complete recovery.
Help with angina
The beneficial properties of aloe juice make it a powerful weapon in the fight against sore throats. In folk medicine, two effective recipes are known.
Herbal infusion. For its preparation you need:
- aloe juice - 1 tsp;
- I - 1 tsp;
- medicinal - 1 tsp.
How to prepare an infusion?
- All components should be placed in glassware.
- Pour in a glass of boiling water. Time for insisting - half an hour.
- Strain.
With angina, it is taken every 2 hours, 1 tbsp. l.
You can prepare an infusion with St. John's wort. Required components:
- Aloe juice - 1 tbsp. l.;
- anise fruits - 10 g;
- rose hips - 20 g;
- St. John's wort flowers - 2 tbsp. l.;
- boiling water - 3 cups.
Cooking order:
- mix the components in a glass bowl;
- pour boiling water (3 cups);
- insist for 40 minutes;
- strain.
With angina, the infusion should be taken in a third of a glass 15 minutes before meals 4 times a day. You can add some sugar to the product to give it a pleasant taste.
Use in cosmetology
Aloe is a good remedy for a large number of skin problems, such as:
- first wrinkles;
- acne and acne;
- dark spots;
- burns and wounds;
- inflammatory processes.
The following remedies based on the juice of this medicinal plant will help rid the skin of acne.
- Lotion. 1 st. l. juice is mixed in 2 drops of essential oil (, tea tree, eucalyptus). The resulting product must be wiped with cleansed problem skin twice a day.
- Alcohol lotion. 2 tbsp. l. alcohol tincture of calendula mixed with 3 tbsp. l. fresh juice. Apply to cleansed skin twice a day.
- Mask for normal and oily skin from acne and acne. 1 st. l. juice mix with 1 egg yolk and add 1 tsp. fresh lemon juice. The mask is applied to a cleansed face for 10-15 minutes, after which it is necessary to wash it off and use a moisturizer.
- Clay mask. It is easy to prepare it: in 1 tbsp. l. clay (white or blue) add aloe juice, 1/3 tsp is enough. The composition is mixed (a thick mask of creamy consistency should be obtained), applied to clean skin for about 15 minutes, then washed off.
You can use masks no more than once a week.
In the fight against dandruff
Aloe juice can also be used to solve problems of the scalp, in particular to destroy dandruff. An effective cosmetic mask is easy to prepare.
Required components:
- aloe juice - 3 tbsp. l.;
- honey - 3 tbsp. l.;
- garlic juice - 2 tbsp. l.;
- raw egg yolks - 2 pcs.;
How to prepare the remedy?
- Prepare aloe juice.
- Squeeze juice from garlic.
- Mix all ingredients.
The finished mask is used according to the following scheme.
- Rub the product into the scalp.
- Then distribute along the length of the hair.
- Cover the hair with cellophane, on top - with a terry towel to maintain temperature.
- Wait 45 minutes.
- Rinse your hair with your regular shampoo.
This tool will help restore curls strength and healthy shine, relieve dandruff.
About the dangers of aloe
Aloe has a positive effect on the human body, but this plant can also bring harm. Juice in high concentration can cause inflammation of the kidneys or intestines. Therefore, self-treatment should be abandoned, any course should be started only after receiving a doctor's consultation.
People with diabetes should be very careful: a medicinal plant lowers sugar levels.
In general, negative consequences can be discussed in case of abuse of a medicinal plant. If you strictly follow the dosage, then the risk of side effects is minimal.
With the abuse of aloe juice, you may experience:
- abdominal pain;
- poisoning;
- allergic reactions.
The optimal course of treatment with aloe juice should not last longer than 14 days.
Such funds can be given to children from the age of 3, after consulting the attending physician. However, for infants, the juice will be harmful, causing damage to the immune system.
Contraindications
It should be remembered that there are a number of cases when taking aloe juice definitely needs to be abandoned.
Contraindications include:
- cystitis;
- haemorrhoids;
- diseases of the liver (cirrhosis, hepatitis), gallbladder (cholecystitis), kidneys (nephritis);
- severe heart and vascular disease;
- epileptic seizures;
- pregnancy, lactation (the juice of a medicinal plant can cause smooth muscle contraction, which will increase the risk of miscarriage);
- menstruation (aloe can cause increased bleeding);
- cancers, benign and malignant tumors. The plant in this case should not be consumed in any form, since it can cause the growth of neoplasm cells.
Finally, individual people may have individual intolerance to the components, so they will also have to stop using aloe-based preparations.
To understand that an allergic reaction is taking place, the following signs will help:
- appearance on the skin of red spots, rashes;
- severe itching;
- mucous discharge from the nose;
- sneezing
- in some cases - problems with the intestines.
Faced with such signs, you should immediately stop taking the drug and visit a doctor.
Despite some contraindications, in general, aloe juice is an excellent remedy from nature itself, which has a large number of beneficial effects. When used correctly, the plant will help solve many common problems.
Aloe vera is widely known for its many health benefits. This nutrient rich miraculous plant is primarily distinguished by its antiviral, antibacterial and healing properties, helping to eliminate various problems of the digestive system. Topical use of aloe is good for various skin and hair problems. Aloe can be used both externally and internally. Daily ingestion cleanses the blood of toxins and promotes colon cleansing.
By making this procedure your regular habit, you can ensure good health by saving yourself from various problems. How to prepare aloe juice? But for this you need to know the correct procedure for making aloe juice at home. Here we just present this procedure to your attention.
- Step 1.
Cut off an aloe vera leaf and rinse it thoroughly under running water. Gently dry the sheet with a soft towel. Trim the leaf one centimeter at the base. To make one glass of fresh aloe juice, you need half a leaf. If the sheet is thin and small, you can use it entirely. The unused portion of the sheet can be stored in the refrigerator in a plastic container. - Step 2
Take half of the leaf or the whole leaf from which you are going to extract the juicing gel. Cut off the spikes that run along the leaf on either side. Now you need to remove the skin from the top or bottom side of the leaf so that you can easily extract the gel-like contents. To do this, take a sharp knife and start removing the skin from the top of the leaf, gradually moving down to the base. - Step 3.
After removing the skin, you will notice a thick layer of gel. Scrape this gel into a cup. Pour cold water into the cup to rinse the gel. - Step 4.
Transfer the gel from the cup to the blender. Add water and mix well. The thickness of the juice will depend on the amount of water added. Pour the resulting juice into a glass and get ready to drink it in small sips. Do not store the juice, drink it immediately after preparation.
Want to know how to improve the taste of this healing juice? Very simple. Add sugar to make it sweet. You can also add orange juice. You can even mix orange juice with gel in a blender. You can add a few kale of lemon juice to the aloe juice. Lemon juice is good for health and gives an unusual taste to aloe juice. So, now you know everything and you can start making aloe juice and improve your health.
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Agave against a hundred diseases. Dr. Aloe Vera
I read in one of the magazines that aloe is a natural fat burner and that this miracle plant can help you lose weight without any diets and severe food restrictions. We know that there are substances that are natural natural fat burners, for example, in pineapple. Experts believe that the aloe plant perfectly cleanses the body and removes toxins and subcutaneous fat accumulations. It acts, however, more slowly than expensive drugs, but it is absolutely harmless. And with its help, you can get rid of unnecessary kilograms so that excess weight will never come back.
Nevertheless, taking care of yourself, first of all, you should think about proper nutrition. After all, aloe treatment will not give any results if you do not give up bad habits, and also be careful with an overdose. Recall that those who want to lose weight quickly and therefore take daily agave juice a glass a day - instead of the prescribed 1/3 teaspoon, risk getting a stomach ulcer. In pregnant women, aloe juice can cause premature birth.
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Lichen psoriasis or psoriasis should be treated exclusively with freshly squeezed aloe juice. To obtain it, it is necessary to use the leaves of the plant at least 3 years old. Visible results appear with constant, at least 8-10 times a day, lubrication of papules with fresh aloe juice.
Treatment with aloe preparations - Traditional medicine recipes
Aloe treatment.
Menu section on the treatment of aloe.
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3. Alternative treatment of sclerosis with aloe preparations. Treatment with aloe sclerosis drugs by injection of the drug. The use of aloe preparations for the prevention of the development of sclerosis.
4. Alternative treatment of bronchial asthma with aloe preparations. Recipes for the treatment of bronchial asthma aloe in combination with other medicinal herbs, as well as recommendations for treatment with injections of aloe extract. Recommendations for patients with bronchial asthma how to alleviate the condition without drugs.
5. Alternative treatment of Bechterew's disease with aloe preparations. Causes and clinical picture of Bechterew's disease. Recommended treatment for Bechterew's disease, including a course of injections with aloe extract.
6. Treatment of tuberculosis with folk remedies. The use of folk remedies in the treatment of tuberculosis. Prescriptions of medicinal collections for the treatment of tuberculosis. The effectiveness of treatment with injections of aloe extract.
7. Alternative treatment of leprosy. General description of the disease leprosy or leprosy. The possibility of folk treatment of leprosy with aloe extract and aloe emulsion.
8. Treatment of impotence with folk remedies. The use of folk remedies in the treatment of impotence, including treatment with aloe preparations. Simple recipes for folk treatment of impotence.
9. Alternative treatment of hemorrhoids. Alternative treatment of hemorrhoids with the help of traditional medicine, a balanced diet, tea therapy and the use of aloe preparations.
Traditional medicine has preserved the wisdom of many generations of our ancestors and can offer a whole arsenal of healing recipes.
Aloe juice treatment.
Immunostimulator. Mix 150 grams of fresh aloe juice, a glass of natural honey, 300-350 grams of good red wine, insist for a week. Apply a medicinal remedy for a tablespoon three to four times a day.
Nutritional formula for children. Mix half a glass of aloe juice, 500 grams of chopped walnuts, juice of four lemons. Take a dessert spoon before meals.
Paste from pulmonary tuberculosis. To 15-20 grams of aloe juice, add one hundred grams of butter (you can goose fat or pork lard) and one hundred grams of natural honey and bitter cocoa powder. Mix all the ingredients well and eat a tablespoon two to three times a day (stir the paste in a glass of hot milk).
Runny nose, sinusitis. Well helps instillation of the nose several times a day with fresh juice. Sinusitis is treated for about two weeks. The common cold usually goes away after 4 days. It is better for children to instill juice diluted with boiled water in a ratio of 1:1.
Sore throat. Gargle several times a day with a mixture of aloe juice and water (1:1). After each procedure, traditional healers recommend drinking a teaspoon of juice mixed with a little warm milk.
Toothache. Just put a piece of aloe leaf on the aching tooth. After 15 minutes, the pain will subside. But if you have serious problems with your gums or teeth, then the best remedy is a visit to the dentist.
Remedy for constipation. Finely chop 150 grams of fresh leaves, add 300 grams of liquid honey (if it is candied, heat it in a water bath, but in no case boil it). Mix well and leave to infuse for a day. Before use, the mixture should be slightly warmed up. Take about one hour before meals, one teaspoonful.
Herpes. Lubricate the sore spot with aloe juice several times a day.
Ointment for wounds, fistulas, ulcers, abscesses. Mix half a glass of aloe juice and honey, then add a tablespoon of alcohol. Lubricate the affected area 2-3 times a day, apply a bandage on top. The ointment is stored in the refrigerator. Important: first check if you are allergic to this ointment. To do this, lubricate the hand in the elbow bend and leave it for an hour. If there is no reaction, you can be treated with ointment.
Burns, trophic ulcer, eczema, radiation dermatitis. Make lotions with aloe juice twice a day.
Gastritis, stomach ulcer. Take a teaspoon of freshly squeezed juice 30 minutes before meals.
Bronchial asthma, laryngitis, dysentery. Stir in a glass of warm milk, half a teaspoon of honey and aloe vera juice. Drink a glass three times a day before meals for half an hour. The course is to take three weeks, then a break of 2 weeks, again take three weeks.
Cough, cold, chronic bronchitis. 350 grams of finely chopped aloe leaves, one hundred grams of alcohol, a bottle of good red wine are thoroughly mixed in a glass dish. Store the mixture in the refrigerator. Take 2 tablespoons 20-30 minutes before meals. Children over 5 years old - a teaspoon.
Erosion of the cervix, dysplasia. Moisten a cotton swab with juice and insert into the vagina for 2-3 hours. The course of treatment is 7-10 days.
Abundant bleeding, irregular menstrual cycle, inflammation of the female genital organs. Take a tablespoon of juice in the morning and evening before meals.
Infertility. Grind 3-4 leaves of aloe in a blender, add 3 tablespoons of goose fat and 2 tablespoons of sea buckthorn oil. Insist for a week. Mix a tablespoon of the resulting mixture in a glass of hot milk and drink. Take a healing potion three times a day.
Contraindications.
Aloe juice is strictly contraindicated for pregnant women, with cystitis, diseases of the liver, gallbladder, during menstruation. For children under 12 years of age, the use of aloe in any form is indicated strictly after consultation with a pediatrician.
A healthy life draws your attention to the fact that aloe juice can only be consumed in small doses, otherwise there is a serious risk of poisoning. As you know, poison differs from medicine only in dose.
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