The healing properties of aloe for wound healing. Information field

For the preparation of ointments, compresses and lotions from aloe, leaves and juice from them, as well as roots are used. The lower leaves should be cut off, they are always longer and more mature than the upper ones. Be sure to pay attention to the tips of the leaves: the most useful ones are those with dried tips. The length of the sheet should be fifteen centimeters or more. Use only freshly squeezed aloe juice. The longer it is stored, the less healing power it has. Well, which leaves to choose and which juice is more useful to use, now you know, let's go directly to the preparation of aloe remedies for healing wounds and ulcers.

How to use the plant correctly?

Not every plant and not every leaf has healing properties. When choosing, consider the following features:

As a rule, a flower that has reached 3-5 years of age is used for medical purposes. The leaves of a younger succulent do not contain enough useful substances, and after 7 years their concentration is steadily declining.
For the treatment of an abscess, it is better to take the lower leaves of aloe, preferably with dried tips, at least 15 cm long - these signs indicate that the plant is suitable for the preparation of medicines.
Before cutting, it is recommended not to water the plant for 2 weeks, this contributes to the fact that more useful microelements are concentrated in the leaves.
3-4 days before cutting, you should put the pot with the plant in a dark place.
The leaves are cut closer to the trunk, they must be immediately wrapped in dark paper or foil and sent to the refrigerator. At least for 2 days, and better - for 10-14 days.

Juice preparation and storage

To prepare a healing natural elixir from a perennial, you can use the following method:

cold-aged leaves are crushed - with a knife or in a blender;
the resulting slurry should be poured with cool boiled water in a ratio of 1: 3, mix;
cover the container with liquid and put it in a dark place for a couple of hours;
the mass is filtered and squeezed through gauze folded in several layers;
the medicine is poured into glassware and stored in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.

The juice prepared in this way does not need to be diluted with water, the product is used in its pure form or added to multicomponent medicinal compositions.

And you can also prepare concentrated, rich in healing properties juice from aloe. To do this, you can follow the previous recipe, but do not fill the gruel with water, but immediately squeeze out the beneficial moisture.

There are recipes that allow you to prepare herbal medicine for the future, as it can be perfectly stored for a long time:

freshly squeezed juice is poured with alcohol: for 400 ml of liquid 100 ml of alcohol;
the remedy is infused for one and a half weeks in a dark place.

For the treatment of festering wounds, both fresh succulent juice and the compositions to which it is added are used. How to get a healing liquid so that it retains the maximum benefit?

Treatment of aloe burns. For the treatment of burns, an infusion of aloe leaves with honey is used. The leaves are cut, poured with honey and insisted in a dark place for a month. Then they are carefully crushed, again, filtered and used in the form of compresses. Of course, it is better to always have some of this infusion at home, but burns can also be treated with fresh juice: just squeeze the juice from the lower leaves of aloe, soak gauze napkins with it and apply to burns.

Treatment of wounds with aloe. With open wounds, an aloe leaf is simply cut, applied with pulp to the wound and fixed with a bandage or plaster. During the day, the sheet is changed several times, and the wound begins to heal. An external wound treatment can be prepared with aloe, glycerin, and lemon juice. To do this, thorns are cut from the leaves, mixed (100 g) in a mixer with the same amount of cooled boiled water, then glycerin (100 g) and lemon juice (1 teaspoon) are added. Once again carefully stirring, the mixture is insisted in a dark cool place for a day, filtered and stored in the refrigerator. Used for wounds, bedsores, ulcers, frostbite, burns.

Treatment of aloe boils, eczema and psoriasis. Running boils can be cured with an ointment of aloe leaves (3 tablespoons), St. John's wort (3 tablespoons), yarrow (1 tablespoon), honey (1 tablespoon), yolk and vegetable oil (1 teaspoon). Plants should be mixed, pour boiling water and leave for 15 minutes. Honey, yolk and oil are added to the cooled mixture, mixed and applied to boils or ulcers. The ointment should be kept for at least 10 minutes, not allowing it to dry, and then rinse with warm water.

Ulcers can be cured by rubbing the skin with aloe juice, and at the same time taking it inside, 3 times a day, 1 teaspoon half an hour before meals.

For eczema, aloe juice, honey and dry red wine are mixed equally; insist a week in a dark cool place, sometimes shaking the mixture. The resulting infusion is taken 1 tablespoon 3 times a day half an hour before meals, for 2-3 months.

For psoriasis, compresses from aloe juice, celandine and calamus root are used - the juices of these plants are taken in 25 ml, table vinegar is added - in the same quantities, as well as cocklebur juice, which is popularly called netreba. All ingredients are mixed, brewed with boiling water (1.5 cups) and infused for 2-3 hours, then applied for several hours to the affected areas.

Aloe is a very ancient plant. It is perfectly adapted to the most difficult weather conditions and therefore lives on our planet for more than four thousand years. 340 varieties of this plant are known on earth. Its beneficial properties were appreciated in ancient Egypt, ancient Greece, China and Rome. That is why man is still breeding this plant both for industrial purposes and as an ornamental outdoor and indoor plant in many countries. And at the same time skillfully uses the beneficial properties of aloe in cosmetology and medicine. Below we will study all the ways to use this extraordinary plant for beauty and health at home.

This plant has thick succulent leaves with spines and can reach over two meters in length. Aloe, which grow on plantations and in the wild, in countries with a hot climate, bloom annually. Indoor varieties of this plant in our country bloom very rarely.

Aloe are succulents, which means they are able to store water in their tissues. Having discovered this feature of the plant, people began to use it, adding warriors and nomads crossing the desert to drink and food. And soon, noticing a beneficial effect on the human body, the ancient healers began to use it to treat many ailments, ranging from skin diseases and ending with the loss of male power. This plant has been used both as an antiseptic and instead of antibiotics for many centuries in a row, helping to heal people from serious illnesses.

Application in medicine

Aloe, the beneficial features of which have long been recognized by official medicine, are used for the production of medicines. Here are just some of the properties of the plant.

If aloe juice is consumed regularly, it helps to strengthen and increase the body's defenses.
Regeneration is one of the most valuable properties of this flower. Aloe is an excellent remedy for healing wounds, abrasions, bruises, burns and other skin lesions.
This plant is also famous for its antiviral and antibacterial properties.
The antifungal effect of aloe lies in the fact that it contains substances that help cleanse the liver and intestines. It is in this way that it removes fungi from the body, and also creates an atmosphere unsuitable for their further development.
This plant contributes to the dynamic removal of toxins from the body and therefore is effectively used in the treatment of poisoning and for the removal of harmful chemicals.

Aloe has been occupying its well-deserved place in both industrial and folk medicine for many years. Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, as well as painkillers in the form of tablets, ointments, creams, syrups and other drugs are made from it. With the help of this plant, all kinds of abscesses, ulcers and gastritis and other diseases of the digestive system, as well as ailments of the skin, eyes, respiratory tract and allergic diseases are treated.

This plant is effectively used in gynecology, neurology and dentistry. It improves the metabolism of the body and is used to treat joints. The use of this plant is effective even for the treatment of tuberculosis. Preparations, which include aloe, are prescribed to restore intellectual abilities after a stroke and prevent age-related changes and atherosclerosis. Among other things, the composition of aloe juice is rich in vitamins, minerals and contains folic acid.

Despite all the healing powers of this plant, you should consult your doctor before using it. For its use inside, there are contraindications: pregnancy, cardiovascular disease, cystitis, exacerbation of diseases, internal bleeding, as well as various tumors and neoplasms.

Use in cosmetology

Even in ancient times, fashionistas and beauties used aloe to maintain youth and attractiveness.

Essential oils, vitamins and amino acids useful for the skin are part of this plant. Its juice is able to penetrate much deeper layers of the epidermis than water. It hydrates and tones the skin. Thanks to these properties, this plant is successfully used to maintain the youthfulness of the neck, face and whole body. In addition, it is able to expand and cleanse pores, treat acne and cope with inflammation. Therefore, it is perfect for problematic skin care.

Cosmetic companies have been using all these unique properties for a long time, and therefore, on the shelves of stores and pharmacies, you can find a large number of hair, body and face care products with aloe vera. Highly effective are those in which the content of this plant is from 25 to 80%.

How to grow?

Aloe is propagated by cuttings, root shoots, seeds and even leaves. To do this, they need to be placed in water until the roots appear. Then the plant is planted in loose soil, consisting of a mixture of humus, sand, leafy and clay-soddy soil. Adding peat - contraindications for growing aloe.

The most comfortable for him will be a clay pot, such that the flower is spacious. The plant is transplanted every two years.

Aloe does not need special care. This plant is thermophilic and photophilous. The temperature in the room should not be lower than +12º, it tolerates high degrees well. Aloe should be watered once or twice a week, and even less often in winter. It is important not to overwater the plant and be careful that water does not accumulate in the pan.

In any family, aloe can become a good home doctor. In exchange for care and attention, he gives his owners life-giving juice that saves from hundreds of ailments. It is customary to use 2-3 year old plants. Tree-like aloes are indicated for external use, and bushy ones are used for internal consumption.

For medicinal purposes, plants that have reached 2 years of age are used. The most useful for the body are the lower and middle leaves, 15-20 centimeters long, they are the oldest and they have the highest concentration of nutrients. According to experts, when the tip of the leaf begins to dry out, this leaf is ready for use. Before use, it is carefully cut or separated from the stem. In the course are not only the juice of the plant, but also the pulp, and all the leaves as a whole. A plucked offshoot after 3-4 hours loses most of its healing properties. To keep them longer, you can wrap the leaf in a dark bag or container and refrigerate.

Aloe is also used in the form of compresses and various mixtures. For the treatment of many ailments, the juice of this plant is used in its pure form. Here are some simple recipes for treating the most common ailments.

Runny nose treatment

For the treatment of a protracted runny nose, aloe juice is instilled a few drops three times a day. It is best to use fresh. Remember that after 3-4 hours it loses its beneficial properties.

Colds

For the treatment of colds, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, aloe tincture mixed with honey is used.

And to get rid of more serious respiratory diseases, such as bronchial asthma and pneumonia, a mixture is used, which includes 1 tablespoon of aloe juice, 100 gr. butter and 100 gr. honey. All ingredients are mixed, heated, not boiling. The resulting composition is added 2 teaspoons per glass of warm milk twice a day.

Indigestion

"Elixir of Life"

If the body is depleted and needs to improve metabolism, you can apply the following mixture.

Ingredients: 0.1 liters of aloe juice mixed with 100 gr. chopped walnuts and the same amount of honey. Ready connection to drink 1 tablespoon a day 25 minutes before meals.

Wounds

Aloe juice disinfects and promotes the speedy healing of wounds, abrasions and bruises.

The injured area of \u200b\u200bthe skin should be washed with cotton wool soaked in pomace from the plant. If the wound festered, an aloe leaf, peeled or cut lengthwise, is tied to the damaged area. It relieves suppuration and inflammation, promoting the regeneration of body tissues.

Mask for the face

The nourishing mask is a combination of one tablespoon of water and one tablespoon of aloe juice. For the treatment of problem skin, a mixture of 2 tablespoons of pomace from a plant with egg white is used.

Nourishing hair mask

This recipe is suitable for any type of hair. To prepare the mask, you will need one egg yolk, a few drops of almond oil, 1 tablespoon of tincture or fresh aloe juice. Mix all ingredients thoroughly and apply to hair. Cover the head with a film, wrap it with a towel. Rinse hair after 30-90 minutes.

There are contraindications for oral administration of aloe juice and pulp. For example, their use is strongly discouraged in the presence of tumors and internal bleeding, pregnancy, diseases of the cardiovascular system and exacerbation of diseases of the digestive organs. The use of aloe tincture, especially for children, may also have contraindications.

Before starting self-treatment using this plant, it is recommended to consult a doctor.

\"Grandma\" recipes: how to prepare medicines from aloe

When medicines become more expensive, it is worth remembering "grandmother's" recipes.

Recently, in the "Garden and Garden" section, we told how to grow a home pharmacy on our windowsill (see "RG-Nedelya" N14) - aloe, kalanchoe, golden mustache - powerful natural biostimulants that effectively help with many diseases. Today we will talk about how to prepare medicines from these plants.

1 With a cold. Take 300 g of aloe leaves, 3 tablespoons of honey, 3 tablespoons of medical alcohol. Pass aloe leaves through a meat grinder, mix the resulting mass thoroughly with honey and alcohol. Take one teaspoon 3 times a day before meals.

2 With a cold. Dilute fresh aloe juice with boiled water in a ratio of 1:10. Bury drops in each nostril 2-3 times a day until the condition improves.

Rinse the nose with a decoction of the golden mustache, instilling it 3-4 times a day with a full pipette.

Dilute Kalanchoe juice with boiled water in a ratio of 1: 2 and draw the solution through the nose. Or drip three to five drops of juice from a fresh Kalanchoe leaf.

3 With sinusitis. Mix in equal parts by volume aloe juice, celandine herb decoction and honey. Bury 3-5 times a day from 5 to 10 drops of the mixture in each nostril. Spit the mixture.

4 When coughing. Mix half a glass of aloe juice, 3 tablespoons of honey and 50 g of butter (unsalted) butter. Take the mixture in a tablespoon 2 times a day before meals. The course of treatment is at least a week.

5 If you have a sore throat. The juice of the Kalanchoe plant is mixed in half with water and gargled several times a day - and the pain will quickly stop.

6 With inflammation of the ears. Drip 1-2 drops of Kalanchoe juice into the affected ear 3-4 times a day.

You can moisten a cotton swab with freshly squeezed juice of a golden mustache and place it in your ear for 20 minutes. Repeat 2-3 times a day for 3-4 days.

7 With barley. Grind one medium leaf of aloe (5 g) and insist in a glass of cold boiled water for 6-8 hours. Strain. Make lotions to barley in front of your eyes.

8 With inflammation of the eyelids. For those who work a lot on the computer, the eyes and eyelids turn red, there is a feeling of irritation, heaviness, and sometimes a foreign body. Kalanchoe juice helps - drip 1-2 drops 3-4 times a day.

9 For wounds. Cut an aloe leaf and glue the cut side to the wound with a band-aid. After a few hours, the wound will begin to heal. Leaves are changed several times a day.

On the affected parts of the body several times a day, drip 2-3 drops of Kalanchoe juice, the wound heals quickly and disappears. The course of treatment is 5-6 days.

10 For burns. Pour cut aloe leaves with honey, insist in a dark, cool place for 30 days. Then grind the leaves, mix again with honey and strain. Apply in the form of compresses.

Prepare juice from fresh aloe leaves. To do this, cut off the lower leaves of aloe and squeeze the juice out of them. The juice is impregnated with gauze swabs and applied to the affected areas of the skin.

50 g of Kalanchoe leaves are passed through a meat grinder, the slurry is placed on gauze folded in half and applied to the burnt (frostbitten) skin area. The bandage is changed every 8-10 hours. Kalanchoe juice is mixed with egg white and smeared on the affected areas.

Aloe growing in your pot has not only healing, but also high cosmetic qualities.

The fact is that the leaves of this plant contain essential oils, about 20 amino acids, vitamins B, C, E, beta-carotene, fiber and other nutrient enzymes and trace elements, and also have a bactericidal effect. In cosmetology, aloe is used as a wound healing, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory agent for healing sunburn and psoriasis, preventing and treating acne, boils, dermatitis and other skin diseases. Aloe juice opens and cleanses pores, moisturizes and tightens the skin, as it is able to penetrate deep into tissues, restore metabolism, and stimulate cell regeneration.

An aloe face mask that refreshes the skin and improves its color can be prepared as follows: mix the fresh juice of the plant and cream in a 1: 1 ratio. The mask can be applied both in the morning and in the evening after washing. When applying, it is better to use cotton or gauze napkins.

Remember that aloe juice loses its properties within a few hours after collecting the leaves, so it must be prepared immediately before use.

Aloe can be used as a general tonic, for diseases of the lungs, gastrointestinal tract, sprains and bruises, various skin diseases ...

Kalanchoe juice has a bactericidal and anti-inflammatory effect. It is practically non-toxic, quickly cleans wounds and ulcers from necrotic tissues.

Attention

Apply with caution!

You should always remember that any medications (even from your windowsill) should be taken carefully. Especially when taken orally. Like any medical remedy, under certain conditions they can bring not only benefits, but also harm. Therefore, one must always remember in what cases these plants are contraindicated.

Aloe preparations are not recommended to be taken orally after 19 pm, as they can cause insomnia. Preparations from aloe cause a rush of blood to the pelvic organs, so they can not be used for bleeding of any etiology, for diseases of the liver, kidneys and gallbladder, hemorrhoids, inflammation of the bladder. For the same reason, aloe is contraindicated in pregnancy, especially in the later stages. Aloe should be used with caution in hypertension and severe cardiovascular disease. Contraindications to the use of aloe are also acute forms of gastrointestinal disorders. In oncological diseases, aloe should be treated with great care and only under the supervision of a doctor.

Aloe vera: medicinal properties and contraindications

In many apartments you can now find these ornamental plants. But not everyone knows that aloe vera plants are not only beautiful, but also useful. Aloe has been used since ancient times to treat various diseases. However, there are many nuances in phytotherapy. Therefore, it is worthwhile to figure out what diseases the plant treats, how to use it, what properties and contraindications it has. It should be remembered that aloe also contains toxic and harmful compounds, so you can use the healing properties of the plant only if you have complete information about it.

Description

Aloe is a genus of flowering plants in the Xanthorrheaceae family, with about 500 species. Most representatives of the genus are succulents that grow in arid regions of the tropical belt and have mechanisms for conserving water. At the same time, plants are distinguished by their love of light and heat. Aloe is very diverse in size. It can be trees 10 m high, and small plants. A characteristic sign of representatives of the genus is thick xiphoid leaves extending in all directions from the trunk, usually covered with a whitish coating and equipped with spikes along the edges. In nature, the leaves of the plant just serve to accumulate moisture. For medicinal purposes, it is also mainly the leaves that are used, sometimes parts of the stem.

What is the difference between aloe and aloe vera and what is the difference between agave and aloe?

In medicine, no more than a dozen species of the genus Aloe are used. Of these, two are best known for their medicinal properties - this is aloe vera or real aloe and tree-like aloe or agave. Thus, aloe is the name of a plant genus, while agave and aloe vera are called separate species. Although in everyday life both of these plants are often referred to simply as aloe, which can cause confusion, since it is not clear which plant is being referred to.

The medicinal properties of both species are similar, but have some differences. Aloe arborescens is said to be more beneficial for treating skin conditions, wounds, and cuts, while aloe vera's healing properties are more pronounced when used internally.

Aloe vera

The plant is native to Northeast Africa. It is a little over half a meter in height and has fleshy, slightly bluish leaves growing from the bottom of the stem.

Now aloe grows wild in various regions - in the Canary Islands, in North Africa. Also, the plant can be found on the Arabian Peninsula. Even the word "aloe" is of Arabic origin. It means "bitter" because the leaves of the plant contain bitter-tasting substances.

The plant can also be grown at home. It takes root well in the apartment, but rarely blooms.

Agave

It grows mainly in South Africa - Mozambique and Zimbabwe. The extract of the plant was used by the ancient Egyptians to embalm mummies. The plant looks like a small tree or shrub 2-5 m tall. Fleshy leaves grow at the top of the trunk. The inflorescence has the form of a long brush with bright orange flowers.

It can also be used as a house plant. However, home grown specimens are significantly smaller than their wild counterparts.

The chemical composition of the leaves

Aloe is a unique plant. By the number of active biological substances contained in it (approximately 250), it has no equal among the representatives of the flora.

The main component of the leaves of the plant is water (97%).

Also in the leaves you can find:

Esters
Essential oils
Simple organic acids (malic, citric, cinnamic, succinic and others)
Phytoncides
Flavonoids
Tannins
resins
Vitamins (A, B1, B2, B3, B6, B9, C, E)
beta carotene
Amino acids (including glycine, glutamic and aspartic acids, essential amino acids)
Polysaccharides (glucomannans and acemannan)
Monosaccharides (glucose and fructose)
Anthraglycosides
Anthraquinone
Allantoin
Trace elements - selenium, calcium, potassium, magnesium, iron, manganese, phosphorus, zinc, copper and others
Alkaloids, including aloins

Application

Aloe are known primarily as ornamental plants with an unusual appearance. Meanwhile, the healing properties of aloe became known several millennia ago. Various parts of the plant were successfully used by Egyptian priests and ancient doctors. Modern science confirms its healing properties. They are explained by a unique complex of vitamins, microelements, amino acids and other compounds that have a beneficial effect on various systems of the human body.

But even when grown as a houseplant, aloe can bring healing benefits, as it freshens the air and enriches it with phytoncides. In addition to medicine, the plant extract is widely used in cosmetics and perfumery. Juice and pulp are used for cooking.

Medical use

As a rule, juice obtained from the fleshy leaves or the outer parts of the stem (sapwood) is used in medicine. Both fresh juice and evaporated (sabur) can be used. Juice is obtained by collecting it from freshly cut leaves. It is also possible to obtain juice using a press. Aloe flower, despite its beauty, has no medical use.

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Fresh juice and sabur are the most useful types of preparations. Their high effect is explained by the complex action of various compounds on the body. Individual components of the plant, which can be found in various pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, do not have such a high effect due to the use of preservatives.

In addition, aloe oil is widely used in medicine and cosmetics. It is also prepared from the leaves. In traditional and folk medicine, dosage forms such as syrup, gel, ointment and liquid extract are also used. In some cases, the extract can be administered intramuscularly by injection.

What does aloe treat?

Plant components have a positive effect on the following systems and organs of the human body:

the cardiovascular system
gastrointestinal tract
leather
the immune system
nervous system
eyes

Also plant components:

Have antifungal and antiviral activity
Removes toxins and waste from the body
Increase the overall tone of the body
Restore intestinal microflora
Lower blood sugar and cholesterol levels
Accelerate hair growth and prevent hair loss
Improve blood circulation
Help with allergic diseases
Relieve muscle, joint and toothaches
Used in dentistry for the treatment of stomatitis, gingivitis and plaque
They are used as a prophylactic against oncological diseases and as an auxiliary in their therapy.
Possess antioxidant, diuretic and laxative properties
Used to treat respiratory diseases (tuberculosis, bronchial asthma, pneumonia)
They are used in gynecology in the treatment of diseases such as candidiasis, vaginosis, endometriosis, uterine fibroids, genital herpes

Aloe juice has a powerful bactericidal effect. It is active against:

staphylococci
streptococci
dysenteric bacillus
typhoid bacillus
diphtheria bacillus

Different compounds of the pulp are responsible for improving the activity of various body systems. So, for example, the anti-inflammatory effect of the plant is explained by the presence of salicylic acid in it, the laxative - anthraquinone and aloins, the choleretic effect - zinc and selenium, etc.

Application in gastroenterology

Sabur improves intestinal motility. It can be used as a laxative and choleretic agent, as well as a means to improve digestion. In addition, preparations derived from the plant are used for:

gastritis
Enterocolitis
gastroenteritis
ulcerative colitis
Ulcer of the stomach and duodenum

Application in dermatology

The plant is most beneficial in the treatment of skin diseases. Oil is best for skin application. The oil has bactericidal, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and wound-healing properties and is used to treat various dermatitis, rashes, psoriasis, urticaria, eczema, acne, bedsores, burns, wounds.

Application in ophthalmology

Aloe juice can be used to treat various ophthalmic diseases - conjunctivitis, inflammation of the mucous membrane, progressive myopia and even cataracts. The healing properties of aloe for the eyes are explained by the presence in the plant of an extensive complex of vitamins, primarily vitamin A. The components contained in the juice improve the blood supply to the retina and tissues surrounding the eyes.

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Application for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases

The beneficial effect of plant components on the cardiovascular system is primarily due to enzymes that reduce the amount of bad cholesterol and sugar in the blood and prevent the formation of blood clots. Studies have shown that daily intake of juice of 10-20 ml can reduce total cholesterol by 15% within a few months. Studies also show that the gel of the plant can reduce the risk of coronary disease.

Contraindications

Internal intake of drugs from the plant is contraindicated in:

Exacerbation of gastrointestinal diseases
Individual intolerance
Severe hypertension and severe pathologies of the cardiovascular system
Bleeding - hemorrhoidal, uterine, menstruation
Hepatitis A
Cholecystitis
jade
cystitis
hemorrhoids
Under 3 years old
Pregnancy

Ointments and oils used for wound healing and in dermatology have fewer contraindications. In particular, they can be used by pregnant women. For the treatment of children, ointments can be used from the age of one year.

Treatment of children under 12 years of age with internal means is recommended only after consultation with a pediatrician. With caution prescribe drugs from aloe to the elderly. During lactation, the use of internal drugs is also not recommended.

Side effects

Most of the compounds contained in the plant have a positive effect on the human body. However, there are exceptions to this rule.

When using the extract, it should be remembered that the skin of the leaves contains bitter substances. But bitterness in itself is far from their main drawback. Modern research suggests that the bittering alkaloid aloin has carcinogenic properties. Although aloin in small concentrations and occasional use is most likely not dangerous (moreover, it is used in aloe-based laxative preparations, and is also used as a food supplement), but still, when preparing juice from leaves, it is recommended to carefully clean them from skins.

The plant also contains special enzymes - antaglycosides. In overdose, they can lead to bleeding and miscarriages in pregnant women.

With the internal intake of juice, violations of the digestive tract are possible - dyspepsia, heartburn, diarrhea, abdominal pain. Occasionally, there may be blood in the urine, heart rhythm disturbances, muscle weakness. It is not recommended to take plant preparations immediately before bedtime, as this can cause insomnia.

Application at home

Of course, for treatment, you can buy various preparations at the pharmacy that contain plant components. However, it is most effective to use fresh aloe juice. It can be prepared from plants grown at home on your own.

cultivation

The plant does not require much care. Since it is adapted to a dry climate, it can do without frequent watering. It is enough to do this 1-2 times a week, in winter - once a month. However, it is worth considering that the plant loves heat and the sun, so a well-heated and well-lit place is better for it. In winter, the plant must be protected from cold and drafts. The easiest way to propagate a plant is with the help of apical shoots, cuttings and shoots that grow at the base of the shoots.

For cutting, the largest leaves with a dried top, located at the bottom of the stem, are most suitable. Do not be afraid to remove them, as the plant is able to quickly grow new ones. Before the leaf removal procedure, it is best not to water the plant for a couple of weeks, as this contributes to the concentration of nutrients.

Leaves must be cut, plucked or broken off at the very base. You can either squeeze the juice with your hands, or chop the leaves and pass them through a meat grinder or blender. For the preparation of some compositions, this method is preferable. Before crushing the leaves, it is necessary to remove the skin from them.

It should be remembered that only fresh leaves have the greatest benefit, therefore, leaves should be removed only before the direct preparation of the medicine. After a few hours, many active compounds begin to decompose. The juice or gruel from the leaves also cannot be stored for a long time, even in the refrigerator. Of course, they will not deteriorate, but at the same time they will lose many of their useful properties.

Aloe vera medicine at home

Below are some juice or pulp recipes that you can make at home. Very often, honey is added to the juice, which enhances the effect of aloe. However, when using honey, it should be borne in mind that it is a strong allergen, even more powerful than aloe itself. The dosage should be strictly observed, since aloe products can cause some side effects. It should be remembered that these recipes do not replace treatment, but can only supplement it. Before using them, you should consult with your doctor.

To improve digestion, as well as to strengthen the body after serious illnesses, it is recommended to mix:

150 g juice
250 g honey
350 g strong red wine

This mixture should be infused for 5 days. Take one tablespoon three times a day before meals.

Another recipe is suitable for children to strengthen the body:

Half glass of juice
500 g crushed walnut
300 g honey
juice of 3-4 lemons

It should be taken 3 times a day before meals for a teaspoon.

During the course of treatment for tuberculosis, the following mixture will do:

15 g juice
100 g butter
100 g cocoa powder
100 g honey

The mixture should be taken 3 times a day for a tablespoon.

In the treatment of ulcerative colitis, it is recommended to take juice of 25-50 ml twice a day. For gastritis, the juice is taken in a teaspoon half an hour before meals for 1-2 months. For constipation and colitis, it is also recommended to take juice in a teaspoon before meals.

For stomach and duodenal ulcers, you can prepare the composition by taking 0.5 cups of crushed leaves and ¾ cups of honey. It is necessary to insist the mixture for 3 days in a dark place. Then add a glass of Cahors, leave for another day and strain. The composition is taken in a tablespoon 3 times a day before meals.

Pure juice can be used to treat respiratory diseases. With a runny nose, it is recommended to instill 3 drops every day in each nostril. The course of treatment is a week. For sore throats, gargling with plant juice diluted in equal proportions with water will help. With stomatitis, you can also use freshly squeezed juice for rinsing.

For the treatment of neurosis, mix aloe leaves, carrots and spinach and squeeze the juice out of them. Take two tablespoons of juice three times a day.

In the treatment of conjunctivitis and inflammation of the mucous membrane of the eyes, the gruel from the leaves should be diluted with water in a ratio of 1:5. Do not use undiluted juice! Infuse the mixture for an hour, boil for an hour and strain. The resulting liquid must be used for lotions and rubbing.

Medicinal properties of homemade aloe Aloe flowers medicinal properties

Boils are a problem affecting any person. This disease has no age limits, it affects people of completely different social groups and classes, if favorable conditions appear for this. Therefore, it is very important to know how and how to help yourself or someone from your family when an abscess appears. There is an opinion among the people that aloe with boils is practically a panacea. This is evidenced by the numerous reviews of people who have tried this tool on themselves. However, it is worth looking into whether this is actually the case.

Boils are inherently painful, inflamed, and the skin cavity is filled with pus.

Furuncle and furunculosis: what is common?

First of all, it should be clear what is common between a simple boil and furunculosis, and whether they can be treated with the same means. So, a furuncle, or in a common folk way an abscess, is a painful, inflamed, pus-filled skin cavity. Most often it can occur in places of greatest friction. The reason for its appearance is the inflammatory process in the hair follicle, the sebaceous gland and the connective tissues that surround them. But the causes of the inflammatory process can be quite diverse:

the presence in the body of pyogenic bacteria - primarily Staphylococcus aureus;
weakened immunity;
hormonal disruptions;
non-observance of hygiene rules.

In turn, furunculosis is a chronic purulent-necrotic disease, accompanied by the periodic occurrence of abscesses on the body. This disease can be caused by:

To get rid of a boil on the body, you must first determine the causes of the boil

bacteria;
non-observance of hygiene rules;
diseases of internal organs;
prolonged hypothermia or overheating;
hormonal disorders;
weakened immunity.

In addition, in some cases, furunculosis can be a harbinger or even one of the symptoms of diabetes mellitus, staphylococcal or HIV infections.

Although often the causes of these diseases are the same, the treatment of purulent formation and the treatment of furunculosis are completely different things, and therefore the therapy should be different.

Aloe Uses

Aloe is one of the most famous houseplants, and one of the most beneficial. Although there are a huge number of its varieties in the world, each of them has medicinal properties. It is the juice of this plant that is able to have a bactericidal and bacteriostatic effect, mercilessly destroying staphylococci and streptococci. Therefore, aloe is an excellent drug for fighting purulent infections, one of the manifestations of which are boils.

Aloe and boils are two of the worst enemies, as aloe helps to draw pus out of the inflamed cavity

Aloe for boils has been used successfully by people for many decades, if not more. Treatment of ulcers with the help of this plant is quite effective due to its antiseptic and antibacterial properties. The principle of action of aloe in boils is that when applied to the boil, the juice of the plant contributes to the speedy "ripening" of the abscess, and after that - the complete removal of pus from the formed abscess, while removing other symptoms of the inflammatory process - redness, itching, fever and etc.

Treatment of ulcers with aloe

Aloe from a boil helps, even if it is simply applied to the resulting abscess, making a dressing. But in order for the effectiveness of therapy for a boil to be maximum, it is recommended to prepare an ointment.

The composition of the ointment with aloe from boils is as follows:

With the help of aloe, the treatment of a boil will be completely painless and will not harm other organs.

three tablespoons of aloe juice;
one tablespoon of yarrow herb;
three table boats of St. John's wort;
one tablespoon of honey;
one tablespoon of vegetable oil;
one yolk.

Recipe: Bring water to a boil and pour over the herbs. After they have been infused for 15 minutes, add all the other ingredients and mix thoroughly. The ointment is ready.

It is considered optimal to apply this ointment to the affected area of \u200b\u200bthe body for a period of no more than 20 minutes, so that the ointment does not dry out. After the procedure, its residues should be washed off.

Traditional medicine also has in stock a recipe for an aloe compress from a boil. To prepare it you will need:

Aloe juice for boils, can also be used after recovery as an anti-inflammatory, cosmetic product to prevent the appearance of new boils

aloe leaves - 100 g;
alcohol 40% or vodka - 100 ml.

Cooking. The leaves are thoroughly washed, and then poured with alcohol. Next, the mixture should be infused for a week, after which it is filtered and can be used for medicinal purposes.

The specified infusion should be taken twice during the day, 40 minutes before meals, 1 tsp. Therapy should continue for at least ten days and be repeated a second time after a week break.

In addition, you can rub the juice on the area of \u200b\u200bthe skin with an abscess or take the juice of the plant inside. The optimal dosage is 1 teaspoon three times a day before meals.

The main rules of treatment

Firstly, if you, along with the appearance of a purulent formation, also have symptoms such as fever, severe pain, itching, etc., be sure to consult a doctor.

Secondly, if in the process of treatment with aloe there is no improvement for three days, this is a reason to consult a doctor.

Thirdly, when using aloetherapy, you should strictly adhere to the proportions in the preparation of the ointment and the recommended dosages of infusions. In addition, it is advisable to consult with your doctor to ensure that you are not at risk of having negative reactions after taking the juice of the plant orally.

Summing up, it should be noted that although aloe from boils, purulent infections and formations is an excellent medicine, it should not be considered a panacea. In isolated cases of the appearance of purulent formations, this plant can be absolutely freely used for medicinal purposes. But if you periodically have boils, aloe alone will not help. Here you need the help of a doctor and a complete examination to identify the causes of the disease. After all, no matter how healing the effect of the plant, it can neither restore the hormonal background, nor increase immunity, nor, most importantly, protect against the development of diseases of the internal organs, if these were the cause of furunculosis.

Aloe leaf juice contains vitamins, phytoncides, resinous substances, glycosides and a bitter biologically active substance aloin. The juice is also rich in enzymes and has a powerful antibacterial effect.

Especially: in its leaves during this period, the concentration of juice increases, and hence the content of medicinal substances. Therefore, in a difficult time of the year for our body, it is necessary to use agave more often for preventive and therapeutic purposes.

To do this, take the leaves of plants at the age of 2-3 years and older. They are carefully separated from the stem and stored in a plastic bag in the refrigerator at 6-8 °C. After 12 days, juice enriched with nutrients can be prepared. It is not stored, but used immediately after receipt.

To improve immunity

Take 5-10 ml of fresh juice half an hour before meals 2-3 times a day for 7-10 days.

Under stress loads

Mix 500 g of finely chopped aloe leaves, 150 g of powdered chaga, 500 g of honey, 500 ml of cognac, 200 ml of plantain juice, 50 g of centaury alcohol tincture.

Drink 1-2 tbsp. spoons 2-3 times a day half an hour before meals. Reception begins 5-7 days before the expected stressful period and ends a week after its completion. This recipe is also suitable for poisoning, after treatment with potent drugs.

For the treatment of purulent wounds, burns, bedsores

Apply a sterile cloth moistened with aloe juice to the affected area of the skin. A mixture of aloe juice and honey works well: honey is heated to a semi-liquid state and an equal part of aloe juice is added.

For stomach ulcer

Mix 200 g of honey, 30 g of aloe juice, 200 g of cocoa powder, 200 g of goose fat, 300 g of sea buckthorn oil. Take 4 times a day for 1 tbsp. spoon half an hour before meals for a month.

During menopause or with painful irregular periods

Take aloe juice (8-10 drops 3 times a day) in combination with medicinal nettle leaf tea: 1 tbsp. pour a spoonful of nettle leaves with 1 cup of boiling water, leave for 20 minutes and take half a cup 2-3 times a day.

With anemia and general weakness

Combine aloe juice with a medicinal collection of equal amounts of stinging nettle leaves, narrow-leaved fireweed leaves, birch leaves.

Three Art. spoons of the collection pour 2 cups of boiling water, leave for 3 hours and take half a cup 3-4 times before meals, along with 2 tbsp. spoons of aloe juice for 1-2 months.

How to use aloe to heal wounds?

Treatment of aloe burns. For the treatment of burns, an infusion of aloe leaves with honey is used. The leaves are cut, poured with honey and insisted in a dark place for a month. Then they are carefully crushed, mixed with honey again, filtered and used as compresses. Of course, it is better to always have some of this infusion at home, but burns can also be treated with fresh juice: just squeeze the juice from the lower leaves of aloe, soak gauze napkins with it and apply to burns.

Ulcers can be cured by rubbing the skin with aloe juice, and at the same time taking it inside, 3 times a day, 1 teaspoon half an hour before meals.

For psoriasis, compresses from aloe juice, celandine and calamus root are used - the juices of these plants are taken 25 ml each, linseed oil and table vinegar are added - in the same quantities, as well as cocklebur juice, which is popularly called netreba. All ingredients are mixed, brewed with boiling water (1.5 cups) and infused for 2-3 hours, then applied for several hours to the affected areas.

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P1- Aloe leaves chop and add three tablespoons of lard to one glass of leaves, mix well, put in a cool dark place for three days. Bandage this ointment once a day for non-healing ulcers.

R2- Take two tablespoons of crushed aloe leaves and rue grass leaves, rub them with two tablespoons of almond oil. Apply the gruel to bruised bruises and keep it for no more than ten minutes to avoid an allergic reaction on the skin.

P3- Take five tablespoons of crushed aloe roots and four tablespoons of fresh burdock root, pour a glass of almond oil, leave for a day in a warm place. Then put the infusion on the fire, bring to a boil and cook for fifteen minutes over low heat, strain. An excellent remedy for lotions in the treatment of non-healing wounds.

P4- Take two tablespoons of aloe leaves and St. John's wort flowers, pour four tablespoons of sunflower oil, leave for three weeks. Apply ointment dressings to wounds and lubricate dog bites.

P5- Six tablespoons of grass and bindweed flowers pour a glass of alcohol, insist for 15 days, strain and pour into a dark glass bottle, add eight tablespoons of aloe juice. Use for lotions and compresses on wounds by diluting a tablespoon of tincture in half a glass of boiled water.

P6- Take two tablespoons of crushed aloe leaves, calendula flowers, chamomile flowers, mix and pour a glass of boiling water, leave for half an hour, strain and use to wash wounds.

R7- We take two teaspoons of aloe leaves, horsetail herbs, calendula flowers, sweet clover herbs, mix. Pour three tablespoons of the mixture with two cups of boiling water, cool, drain the water. Wrap the rest in gauze and apply warm to an inflamed wound or boil.

P8- Pour two glasses of aloe leaves with four glasses of sunflower oil, add two glasses of 40% alcohol, leave for three days, then evaporate the alcohol over low heat. Use in the treatment of wounds and bedsores.

P9- Mix one tablespoon of aloe leaves and calendula flowers, two tablespoons of yarrow herb, three tablespoons of St. John's wort, pour a glass of 76% alcohol, leave for two weeks. Rub the tincture on bruises, bruises and small wounds.

P10- Take a tablespoon of crushed aloe leaves and two teaspoons of celandine grass and viburnum bark, mix and pour half a glass of boiling water, leave for half an hour, strain. Apply the gruel on the damaged area for twenty minutes, then rinse with warm water and apply a fixing bandage. This remedy quickly constricts blood vessels and promotes wound healing.

P11- Mix a tablespoon of chopped aloe leaves, three teaspoons of celandine herb, one medium-sized grated carrot. Apply the mixture to a bandage and apply to the wound once a day. Good antibacterial and cleanser.

So that you can treat bruises, wounds and ulcers with aloe, it needs to be grown, as many herbs can be bought at the pharmacy, but not fresh aloe. Today I shared recipes for treating skin lesions, and you can give recipes with aloe for any diseases in the comments, thereby helping each other with advice.

In this video, another recipe with aloe.

Beauty and Health Health

The aloe plant has been known in Russia for a very long time, and one of the most common species is aloe vera. This plant is in almost every home - it is also called the agave, and many people also know about its healing properties.

However, we know a little less aloe vera, although today this particular species is gaining particular popularity. It also has medicinal properties, and is considered more healing than other types of aloe. Perhaps that is why it is so actively used in cosmetology, and we will talk about this a little later.

Aloe vera is also known as true aloe and is native to South Africa. In the era of great geographical discoveries, aloe spread throughout the world, and today it grows in large quantities in countries with a warm climate.

For the first time, aloe is mentioned in the manuscripts of the ancient Sumerians - information about its healing properties is recorded on clay tablets. The viability of this plant is amazing: it can live completely without water for about 7 years, and at the same time, shoots continue to appear on it.

The ancient Egyptians, Romans, Greeks, Chinese and American Indians also knew about healing properties of aloe thousands of years ago, and used them to the fullest.

Useful composition and medicinal properties of aloe

Aloe leaves contain allantoin, a substance with a powerful moisturizing effect.. It is thanks to allantoin that aloe vera is used by most cosmetic manufacturers today, and it is even called the “vehicle”. Penetrating deep into the skin, allantoin delivers other components there, retains moisture in the skin and promotes regeneration processes, helping to restore cell structure, heal wounds and damage.

Besides, aloe has antioxidant properties, since it contains vitamins E, C, group B and beta-carotene, which is converted into vitamin A in the body - these vitamins are effective protectors of cells from oxidation.

In expensive moisturizers and gels, aloe vera is used especially often; It is also included in hair care products.

The leaves of this plant can be used at home, in its natural form.

The juice released from them must be immediately rubbed into the skin: it heals abrasions, cuts, burns and inflammation; soothes, smoothes wrinkles, eliminates bruises, reduces itching and swelling from insect bites.

Aloe juice is used in the treatment of many skin diseases.: acne, eczema, ulcers, dermatitis, psoriasis, minor cosmetic defects.

There are more than 200 biologically active substances in aloe vera - these are vitamins, minerals, amino acids, enzymes, etc. The composition of this plant is still not fully understood, and scientists are constantly discovering its new properties. The effectiveness of aloe on the body is explained precisely by the joint activity of all its components - penetrating into cells several times faster than ordinary water, these substances actively remove toxins and toxins, cleansing the entire body.

Aloe has unique regenerating properties, since it contains 18 of the 22 amino acids we need - the building material for cells. Cells are updated 6-8 times faster than under normal conditions; collagen and connective tissue are quickly formed, and dead tissues are destroyed - processed by special enzymes. The cosmetic effect of aloe vera is explained by this - regeneration occurs very quickly, aging and the appearance of wrinkles slow down.

Since aloe is used very widely, and there are a lot of recipes using it, here we will only talk about the treatment of certain skin problems, cosmetic face masks and ways to strengthen hair with it.

Aloe burn treatment

Aloe leaf infusion is used to treat burns. with honey. The leaves are cut, poured with honey and insisted in a dark place for a month. Then they are carefully crushed, mixed with honey again, filtered and used as compresses. Of course, it is better to always have some of this infusion at home, but burns can also be treated with fresh juice: just squeeze the juice from the lower leaves of aloe, soak gauze napkins with it and apply to burns.

Aloe Wound Treatment

With open wounds, an aloe leaf is simply cut, applied with pulp to the wound and fixed with a bandage or plaster. During the day, the sheet is changed several times, and the wound begins to heal.

An external wound treatment can be made from aloe, glycerin, and lemon juice.. To do this, thorns are cut from the leaves, mixed (100 g) in a mixer with the same amount of cooled boiled water, then glycerin (100 g) and lemon juice (1 tsp) are added. Once again carefully stirring, the mixture is insisted in a dark cool place for a day, filtered and stored in the refrigerator. Used for wounds, bedsores, ulcers, frostbite, burns.

Treatment of aloe boils, eczema and psoriasis

Running boils can be cured with an ointment of aloe leaves (3 tbsp), St. John's wort (3 tbsp), yarrow (1 tbsp), honey (1 tbsp), yolk and vegetable oil (1 tsp). Plants should be mixed, pour boiling water and leave for 15 minutes. Honey, yolk and oil are added to the cooled mixture, mixed and applied to boils or ulcers. The ointment should be kept for at least 10 minutes, not allowing it to dry, and then rinse with warm water.

Ulcers can be cured by rubbing the skin with aloe juice, and at the same time taking it inside, 3 times a day, 1 tsp. half an hour before meals.

For eczema, mix aloe juice, honey and dry red wine equally.; insist a week in a dark cool place, sometimes shaking the mixture. The resulting infusion is taken in 1 tbsp. 3 times a day half an hour before meals, for 2-3 months.

For psoriasis, apply compresses from aloe juice, celandine and calamus root- the juices of these plants are taken in 25 ml, linseed oil and table vinegar are added - in the same quantities, as well as cocklebur juice, which is popularly called netreba. All ingredients are mixed, brewed with boiling water (1.5 cups) and infused for 2-3 hours, then applied for several hours to the affected areas.

Cosmetic masks with aloe

Aloe face masks are suitable for all skin types.: dry and normal skin they soften, moisturize and protect; sensitive - soothe; fading - revive; oily skin is cleansed, relieve inflammation and relieve acne.

Suitable for sensitive skin aloe mask(1 tbsp) with lime blossom (3 tsp), St. John's wort and chamomile (2 tsp each), rose petals (1 tsp). The ingredients are mixed, poured with boiling water and infused for 20 minutes in a cool dark place. In this infusion, a folded gauze napkin is moistened and put on the face for 15 minutes. After removing the napkin, wash with warm water. Such a mask cleanses the pores and saturates the skin with vitamins, and with regular use preserves youth and beauty of the skin for a long time.

Bio-stimulated aloe juice is suitable for all skin types - it prevents wrinkles. To do this, you need to make masks with it 2-3 times a week, for 10 minutes.

To prepare juice, you need to cut and rinse the aloe leaves, then spread them in a shallow bowl in a single layer, cover with foil and refrigerate for 2 weeks. When this time has passed, it is necessary to discard the blackened leaves, and squeeze the juice from the rest and pour into a glass container - this juice can be used. Before cutting the leaves, do not water the plant for several days.

If you add this juice (5-7 g) to a rich nourishing cream (10 g), you get an excellent mask for dry and normal skin. The mask is applied to the face for 20-25 minutes, and then washed off with water and wiped with a tonic.

For oily and problematic skin, mix aloe pulp with lemon juice and egg white, apply on the face in 2-3 layers and hold for about 20 minutes until it dries. Wash your face with cool water and wipe your face with tonic. This mask cleanses oily skin, closes pores and relieves inflammation.

Rejuvenating, refreshing and toning mask is prepared from aloe juice, glycerin, honey, oatmeal and boiled water. All ingredients are taken in 1 tsp. First, juice is mixed with water, glycerin and honey, and then oatmeal is added and mixed. Apply the mask on the face for 25 minutes, then rinse with warm water. The result becomes noticeable after 1.5 months of application 1-2 times a week.

Aloe juice also perfectly heals the hair and scalp.. It penetrates under the skin, opens the pores and brings all the toxins out, and they are easily washed off. Aloe gives freshness to hair, because it really nourishes them from the inside. The composition of aloe juice resembles keratin, so the hair becomes elastic and strong when it is used.

For the preparation of hair masks, biostimulated aloe juice. For example, juice (1 tbsp) is mixed with castor oil (1 tsp), nettle infusion (3 tbsp), egg yolk and juice from 2 cloves of garlic. The mixture is applied to the hair roots and kept for up to 40 minutes, then they wash their hair with warm water, as usual.

Hair loss is stopped by a mask of aloe juice (1 tbsp), infusion of burdock leaves (2 tbsp), almond oil and honey (1 tbsp each), and 0.5 tsp. garlic juice. This mask is applied to the hair roots for an hour before shampooing.

Strengthens hair and promotes their growth mask of aloe juice with infusion of chamomile, nettle and plantain; lemon juice, onion, burdock oil - these ingredients take 1 tbsp. Herbs are poured with boiling water along with 100 g of rye bread without a crust, insisted for half an hour, mixed with other ingredients, adding jojoba oil - 0.5 tsp. and clary sage oil - 5 drops. The mixture is thoroughly rubbed into the scalp for an hour, then washed off as usual. Repeat 2 times a week for 1.5 months.

Any cosmetic masks with aloe will be effective if the juice in them is at least 40%.