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This wonderful plant has saved quite a few inhabitants of the planet. Aloe is native to Africa. It refers to succulent, that is, water-accumulating species.

About 360 varieties of the plant are known. "Aloe vera" is one of the varieties, characterized by a bushy (rosette) arrangement of thick leaves and grey-green. Just "aloe", popularly called "aloe tree", stretches up like a tree and has green leaves.

Exist different opinions about the medicinal properties of these two types of aloe. In fact, both types of plants are useful for the body, however, in traditional medicine most often used recipes from aloe arborescens.

Even in ancient times, aloe was used for medicinal purposes by doctors and travelers, philosophers and pharaohs. In Russia, aloe vera is called "agave", does not require special care, grows in an ordinary flower pot.

Useful properties of aloe juice

The plant is so well studied that it is safe to speak of its pharmacological properties. The leaves of 3-year-old aloe have the maximum therapeutic effect. Only sufficiently dense shoots can be broken off from the trunk or cut off when they reach a length of 15 cm. You cannot keep them in the air for longer than 3-4 hours, they dry out quickly and aloe juice loses its medicinal properties. Immediately close the leaves from the light and place in the refrigerator. In the cold they are stored for up to a year.

Aloe juice contains:

• vitamin C - is part of cellular enzymes, provides required level tissue elasticity, tightens vascular wall and dental tissues, increases defensive reaction organism;
• a complex of minerals and microelements - helps to cleanse the body of toxins and toxins, improves immunity, relieves pain, normalizes metabolic processes;
• carotenoids - a group of substances from which vitamin A is synthesized, normalize fat metabolism, affect the sensitivity of the retina;
• catechin - has an anti-allergic healing property, strengthens the wall of blood vessels;
• flavonoids - as natural regulators act on all areas of the body's activity, the most important is adaptation to external conditions, disinfectant action;
• organic acids - prevent the process of decay in the intestines, normalize the flora;
• tannins- anti-inflammatory, bactericidal and hemostatic property;
• enzymes - provide the process of digestion, normal selection bile, slow down the aging of the body.

Indications for the use of aloe

1. As a strong anti-inflammatory agent, juice from the pulp of aloe is applied externally for skin diseases, abscesses.
2. Due to the healing properties of aloe, it restores the normal process of digestion in the intestines, and is effective in diseases of the stomach (,), liver, and gallbladder.
3. Treatment and cleansing of wounds, trophic ulcers, healing in postoperative period, used in surgery, gynecology, dental practice.
4. In diseases of the respiratory system (tuberculosis), in the process of using aloe, the allergic component is removed, sputum is liquefied and coughed up.
5. Diseases of the urinary system are treated due to the disinfectant and weak diuretic action of aloe juice.
6. The therapeutic use of aloe juice is advisable for diseases associated with changes metabolic processes ( , ).

Dosage forms

You can cook on your own medicinal recipes based on a decoction, tincture and juice from aloe. To do this, use the leaves of the plant.

Decoction Finely chopped raw materials, put in a small enamel bowl and add water. Bring water to a boil in another larger pot and place the bowl of aloe inside. It turned out water bath. After 15 minutes of warming with stirring, cool the broth and strain. If diluted, water at room temperature is added. Tincture For the preparation of aloe tincture, vodka or 70% alcohol is used. According to the popular recipe, the leaves are kept in the refrigerator for 10 days in advance, then crushed, poured with vodka (in the ratio of one part of the leaves to five parts of vodka), and allowed to brew for a month. Juice Freshly squeezed aloe juice has healing properties. It is squeezed out in the usual way from the washed and chopped leaves of the plant immediately before use. You can store this juice in the refrigerator for no more than 2-3 days. To preserve juice, add honey in a 1:1 ratio, mix well, then pour the mixture into dark bottles with tight lids and store in the refrigerator. In this form, aloe juice is suitable for a year.

In pharmacies you can see finished preparations from aloe: aloe syrup, aloe with iron, ointment, alcohol tincture aloe.

Concentrated or condensed juice (sabur) goes on sale in powder form, soluble in water or 60% alcohol. For the preparation of juice in the pharmaceutical industry, besides the leaves, the stems are also used. Aloe ointment is treated with festering wounds, trophic ulcers, bedsores.

There is an ampoule preparation from aloe, used intramuscularly. How powerful biostimulant it is indicated during the recovery period after any acute illness.

Recipes from aloe in folk medicine

Aloe significantly increases the effectiveness of herbal medicinal preparations used in the treatment of a particular disease. Therefore, in folk medicine, you can find many combined recipes from various herbs with the addition of fresh crushed leaves or aloe juice.

Diseases of the liver and biliary tract

To improve liver function and increase bile secretion

Pour 1 tsp. dry crushed 1 cup boiling water, leave for 3-4 hours. Separately, prepare a decoction of the leaves of St. John's wort, aloe and nettle, taken each in 1 tbsp. To do this, pour 3 cups of them with boiling water, boil over low heat for 20-25 minutes, leave for 1 hour. Then mix decoction 1 and 2, strain and refrigerate. Add linden honey or sugar 1 tbsp. Take 1 glass 2-5 times 10 minutes before meals.

Chronic cholecystitis

1 tbsp. - aloe leaves, elecampane roots, 4 tbsp. - St. John's wort flowers and 2 tbsp. - vine leaves. Grind and mix all components. Pour 1 liter of boiling water and cook over low heat for 15-20 minutes. Infuse the decoction for 2 hours, strain. Drink ½ cup 3 times a day a few minutes before meals or during meals.

Prevention of liver diseases

Anise seeds 3 tsp knead well in a mortar and combine with crushed St. John's wort 4 tsp. and 1 tbsp. aloe and mint leaves. Brew with boiling water for 2 cups, cover and leave for 30 minutes. After that, strain the mixture. Take the decoction in small sips, 7-8 times a day, with a small amount of cold water.

With inflammation and pain in the liver and gallbladder

Beets 1 pc. wash, peel, cut into cubes and put in a small saucepan. Pour 1 liter of water, bring to a boil, cook until soft. Then take out the beets and strain the broth. In the broth add alcohol tincture of St. John's wort 4 tbsp. and aloe juice 1 tbsp. Mix everything. Take ½ cup daily.

Cholelithiasis

cook Fresh Juice from aloe leaves 2 tbsp. and mix it with 1 glass of juice sauerkraut. Take ½ cup 3 times a day. The course of treatment is 1½–2 months.

An effective remedy for removing stones from the liver

Compose drug collection 2 tbsp. from St. John's wort, knotweed herb and cumin herb, 1 tbsp each. chamomile flowers, buckthorn bark. Take 4 tbsp. mixture, pour 1 liter of unboiled water and leave to infuse overnight. In the morning, bring the infusion to a boil and heat over low heat for 7-10 minutes. Add 3 tbsp. aloe juice and stir. The drug should be drunk according to the scheme: on an empty stomach, drink 1 glass, and the rest of the broth - in 4 doses (an hour after each meal). In this case, you should strictly follow the diet indicated for liver diseases.

Diseases of the kidneys and urinary tract

With severe pain in the kidney area

5 tbsp Aloe leaves are thoroughly washed, chopped and boiled in 1 liter of milk over low heat for 20 minutes. Strain the resulting slurry and squeeze. Take hot 3 times a day 30 minutes before meals.

Stones in the kidneys

Chopped aloe leaves - 4 tbsp. pour 1 cup of boiling water and leave for 30 minutes. Bearberry and dill 2 tbsp each pour 1 glass hot water in a separate bowl, let it brew and boil for 10 minutes in a water bath. Strain the broth and mix with aloe infusion. It is recommended in the presence of large kidney stones. Take 3-4 times a day 40 minutes after meals. The tool greatly relieves pain and promotes the separation of urine.

Glomerulonephritis

5 tbsp Pour boiling water over aloe leaves and grind together with 2 tbsp. parsley leaves, add chopped cabbage 3 tbsp. and mix everything. Fill the salad with 2 tbsp. lemon juice. Use a salad on the menu special diet to remove nitrogenous metabolic products from the body in case of glomerulonephritis. Take salad before meals 3 times a day for a week.

To normalize kidney function

Chop 1 cup of aloe leaves, add 4 tbsp. sugar and put in a warm place for 1 hour until the sugar dissolves. Drain the finished syrup, add ½ cup of rosehip infusion. Take 2-3 times a day, 1 tablespoon after meals.

To relieve pain during urination

Pass 2/3 cup of aloe leaves through a meat grinder or finely chop. Grind 1 cup of almonds, pour 1½ liters of hot milk, simmer over low heat for 15 minutes, strain and mix with gruel obtained from aloe leaves. Take 1 tablespoon 3 times a day after meals.

Treatment of gynecological diseases

Prevention of inflammatory diseases of the female genital organs

Dry flowers and leaves of St. John's wort 2 tbsp. pour into an enamel bowl and pour 1 liter of warm, but not boiled water. Bring to a boil and cook over low heat for 3-4 minutes. Cool the broth, strain.
Chopped aloe leaves 2 tbsp stir with 1 tablespoon of honey until a homogeneous mass is obtained, which is added to the cooled broth and stirred. Pour everything with wine 0.5 l, pour into a glass container and put the broth in a dark, cool place. Means will gain healing power after 10 days. Take 2 tbsp. 2 times a day on an empty stomach. The prophylactic course continues for 14 days. After a 5-day break, the reception can be resumed.

With chronic inflammation of the female reproductive system

Dried sea buckthorn berries 2 tbsp. and chamomile flowers 1 tbsp. pour 1 liter of water and bring to a boil over medium heat. Boil over low heat for 2-3 minutes. Leave the broth for 30 minutes, then strain and place in a glass container. 3 tbsp aloe juice mixed with 2 tbsp. vodka and dissolve in the resulting mixture 2 tsp. May honey. Add honey mixture to the broth and close tightly. Put the container in a cool dark place for 3 days. Take tincture 1 tablespoon 3 times a day.

Infertility treatment

Grind 4 tbsp. aloe leaves, pour them 2 tbsp. May honey, add goose fat and sea ​​buckthorn oil 2 tbsp. Mix everything well with a wooden spatula, pour into a heated dish and put in a cool dark place for 7 days. Stir 1 tablespoon of the mixture in a glass of hot milk and drink 3 times a day.

Menstrual irregularities

Mix 2 tbsp. medicinal rue, yarrow and 1 tbsp. oregano herbs, pour 1 cup boiling water, leave for 30 minutes, boil over low heat for 10-15 minutes, strain. Add 2 tsp. freshly squeezed aloe juice and mix well. Eat 2 tbsp. 3-5 times a day.

Heavy menstruation and uterine bleeding

2 tbsp. crushed aloe leaves and calendula flowers, 1 tbsp. yarrow herb, 2 tsp Knotweed herbs pour 2 cups boiling water and insist in a warm place for 2-3 hours, strain. Take ½ cup 3 times a day.

fibromyoma

Grind aloe leaves 1½ cups, add May honey 2 cups and Cahors (or red fortified wine) 3 cups. Mix everything thoroughly and put for 5 days in a dark cool place. The first 5 days, take 1 teaspoon 3 times a day 1 hour before meals. Then 1 tablespoon. The duration of treatment is from 2-3 weeks to one and a half months.

Vulvovaginitis

Mix oregano herb 4 tbsp, oak bark 6 tbsp, marshmallow roots 1 tbsp. Take 5 tablespoons of the plant mixture, pour 1 cup of boiling water, leave for 2-3 hours, strain, add 2 tbsp. aloe juice. Use for douching 2 times a day in a warm form.

Climax

3 tbsp hawthorn flowers pour 3 cups of boiling water and boil over low heat for 15 minutes. Strain the broth, add 3 tbsp. aloe juice. Take 1 glass 3 times a day.

With strong rushes of blood to the head during the onset of menopause

Take 1 tbsp. juice of crushed rue leaves and aloe juice, add 6 tbsp. alcohol and put for 10 days in a dark place. Strain the tincture, squeeze out the raw materials and strain again. Take 3 times a day, 10 drops of tincture on a piece of sugar.

Diseases of the nervous system

migraine attacks

Chopped aloe leaves 2 tbsp pour 2 cups of boiling water and leave for 30 minutes. Cool and strain. Infusion to drink hot with migraine attacks. You should drink 1 glass at a time.

Hypertension and cardiac arrhythmias

Mix 1 tbsp. aloe leaves, lime blossom and ½ teaspoon hemlock seeds. Pour 1 cup boiling water over all the ingredients and leave for 40 minutes. Strain the infusion. Take 1 teaspoon every hour until headache won't disappear.

dizziness

Aloe leaves, chokeberry fruits - 1 tbsp. and burnet roots 2 tsp, pour 1 cup boiling water and insist for 1 hour. Strain the finished infusion. Take 2 tbsp. 4 times a day. It is recommended for dizziness accompanying hypertension.

Neurasthenia

Aloe leaves 2 tablespoons, ginseng roots 2 pcs. pour 1 glass of 70% alcohol and infuse for 1 month. Take 2 tsp. 3 times a day.

depression

Grind 2 cups of aloe leaves and squeeze out the juice. Mix the pressed leaves with 1½ cups of red wine, add 8 tbsp. aloe juice, 1 cup of honey and leave to infuse in a dark place for a week. Take the infusion as prophylactic for depression 1 tablespoon 30 minutes before meals.

Injuries, wounds, burns and bites

Non-healing ulcers

Grind 1 cup of aloe leaves, add 3 tbsp. pork interior fat and mix thoroughly. Put the mixture in a dark cool place for 3 days. Apply a bandage with ointment should be 1 time per day.

Non-healing wounds

5 tbsp aloe roots and 4 tbsp. chopped fresh, pour 1 glass vegetable oil(preferably almond) and insist 24 hours in a warm place. Put the infusion on the fire, bring to a boil and cook for 15 minutes over low heat. Finished product strain thoroughly. Use for lotions in the treatment of non-healing wounds.

Furuncles and inflamed wounds

Mix aloe leaves, horsetail herb, calendula flowers, sweet clover herb 2 tsp each. Take 3 tbsp. collection, pour 2 cups boiling water, cool, drain the water. Wrap the herb remaining in the bowl in gauze and apply it warm to the affected area of ​​the skin. It is recommended in the treatment of boils and inflamed wounds.

Wounds and bedsores

Fresh aloe leaves 2 cups pour over 4 cups sunflower oil, add 2 cups of 40% alcohol and infuse for 3 days. After that, evaporate the alcohol over low heat. Used in the treatment of wounds and bedsores.

Insect bites

Young shoots of aloe 1 tbsp. chop and cook for 30 minutes, grind them into gruel and mix with 1 tbsp. animal fat. Apply to the site of an insect bite to relieve painful irritation.

Bruises and bruises

Mix 1 tbsp. aloe leaves and calendula flowers, 2 tbsp. yarrow grass, 3 tbsp St. John's wort. Herbal collection pour 1 glass of 70% alcohol and leave for 2 weeks. Ready tincture to rub bruises, bruises and small wounds.

Skin problems

acne

To 1 tbsp. aloe juice add 5 tbsp. water, insist for 2 hours, and then bring to a boil and boil for 3-5 minutes. Use for lotions on acne-affected areas of the skin. The infusion is more effective for oily and porous skin.

Rosacea

Squeeze aloe juice 1 tbsp. from crushed leaves and mix it with 1 tbsp. warm water. Insist 30 minutes. For skin lesions rosacea good effect gives washing with prepared infusion.

Dermatitis

Honey 5 tbsp. and aloe juice 1 tbsp. mix thoroughly. Lubricate the skin with dermatitis, using the remedy as an additional treatment.

Eczema and neurodermatitis

Grind 2 tbsp. vaseline with 1 tbsp. aloe juice. The ointment is used for application to the affected areas of the skin on initial stage eczema and neurodermatitis. At the same time, it is necessary to take drugs or infusions of a calming effect.

Pediculosis and urticaria

Grind and mix 1 tbsp aloe leaves, leaves and bark walnut 4 tbsp, goose cinquefoil roots 4 tbsp, prangos roots 3 tbsp, celandine grass 2 tbsp. All components pour 2 liters of boiling water and cook over low heat for 20 minutes. Strain the finished broth. Decoction is recommended for therapeutic baths with pediculosis and urticaria. The amount of the prepared broth is enough to prepare one bath. The water temperature should be 36–37 °C. The course of treatment is at least 10 days.

Furunculosis

Herbal collection of aloe leaves 3 tbsp, St. John's wort 2 tbsp, yarrow leaves 1 tbsp. pour ½ cup boiling water and leave for 10-15 minutes. Infusion to cool, add egg yolk 1 piece, 1 tbsp. honey and 1 tsp. vegetable oil. Mix everything thoroughly. Using a cotton swab, apply the ointment to the affected surface, hold for 5-10 minutes, preventing it from drying out. Then wash off the ointment with warm water.

Contraindications to the use of aloe

When self-medicating, it must be borne in mind that the healing properties of aloe do not always have a beneficial effect on the body. Its negative effect is also noted in certain situations:

1. pregnancy;
2. severe stages of any disease, accompanied by dysfunction of the heart, kidneys, liver;
3. a combination of several serious diseases;
4. pronounced exhaustion;
5. unclear diagnosis.

Aloe is a well-known plant that has gained fame as the main home doctor. A flowerpot with aloe is a wonderful and effective addition to home first aid kit, because the beneficial properties of aloe can get rid of many health and appearance problems. Passed down through the ages folk recipes from aloe, many of which have been tried and tested hundreds of times.

Harvesting aloe for therapeutic purposes

The main substance with powerful healing properties is the juice of the leaves of the plant, it is rich in many trace elements, vitamins, glycosides, phytoncides, enzymes. To obtain juice, it is necessary to take a plant that is older than 3 years old, the lower long leaves of aloe are cut with a knife, washed and squeezed out of them. It can be done mechanically(manually, through gauze) and in an automated way (using a juicer). In some cases, aloe leaves are recommended to keep in the refrigerator for 10-14 days, and then squeeze the juice out of them. During this time, part of the leaves will darken, deteriorate, the most “healthy” leaves will remain, containing a maximum useful substances.

Folk recipes: a mixture of aloe and honey

For doubling therapeutic effect, honey is added to aloe juice. Such a mixture tastes more pleasant (since aloe juice tastes bitter) and has more a wide range therapeutic action, thanks to the beneficial properties of honey. A mixture of honey and aloe juice is stored in the refrigerator.

For the treatment of respiratory diseases (inflammation of the throat, pharynx, trachea), use a mixture of aloe juice and honey (proportion of 1 part of honey - 5 parts of juice), take 1 teaspoon 3 times a day. For the prevention of diseases in the autumn-spring period, the same mixture is used, the duration of admission is 1-2 months.

A mixture of aloe juice, honey and butter An excellent tool that cleanses the body of toxins. To prepare the mixture, you need to take 1 kg of aloe leaves, 1 kg of butter and 1 kg of honey, mix the mass, insist in a water bath for 20 minutes, cool and store in the refrigerator. You need to take this mixture in 5 g with 100 ml of milk - 3 times a day, the duration of the intake - until you eat the entire mixture.

A mixture of aloe juice and honey in a 1: 1 ratio has a good laxative effect. To get rid of constipation, you need to take 60 ml in the morning on an empty stomach.

Aloe medicine: folk recipes for all diseases

Aloe juice is consumed internally and used externally. To raise the general tone of the body and to strengthen the immune system, aloe juice is taken 10 ml three times a day.

Fresh aloe juice works wonders in literally words, using only 5-10 ml of juice 2-3 times a day half an hour before meals, you can get rid of such diseases as: chronic gastritis, gastric ulcer, dysentery. Drinking juice before meals also helps to increase appetite, eliminate constipation, and improve bowel function.

With a runny nose and rhinitis, 5 drops of aloe juice should be dripped into each nostril, the procedure can be repeated every 3-5 hours. Massage of the wings of the nose after instillation of the juice enhances the therapeutic effect.

Hello friends!

Recently, I have been increasingly using aloe juice to care for my appearance and to improve my body.

It's unique medicine, which has a lot of useful properties.

Let's take a closer look at the use of aloe juice and its beneficial features.

From this article you will learn:

Aloe juice - useful properties and methods of application

Aloe is a genus of succulent plants of the subfamily Asphodelaceae 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.

The chemical composition of aloe juice

The chemical composition of aloe juice is very impressive!

Aloe juice can contain more than 75 nutrients, 20 minerals, 18 amino acids and 200 active enzymes. Vitamins A, B1, B2, B6 and B12, vitamin C and E, folic acid and niacin.

Minerals found in aloe vera include:

• copper,
• iron,
• sodium,
• calcium,
• zinc,
• potassium,
• chromium,
• magnesium
• manganese

And also others useful compounds as polysaccharides, anthraquinones and lectins, barbaloin, enzymes, lignin, saponins and salicylic acid.

Useful properties of aloe juice

Aloe juice 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

So, consider the main ways to use aloe juice:

• For the digestive system

Aloe juice is very useful for solving problems gastrointestinal tract due to its high anti-inflammatory activity.

It promotes tissue regeneration, helps in growth good bacteria in the intestines, relieves inflammation in the digestive organs.

Aloe juice drink reduces hyperacidity stomach.

Due to its laxative properties, it serves excellent tool for the treatment of constipation.

• For joint diseases and rheumatoid arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis is 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, the drugs prescribed for this disease have a mass 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 to maintain normal level blood cholesterol levels by reducing triglyceride levels.

Those who include fresh aloe juice in their daily diet to maintain your cholesterol levels, securely protect your heart.

• Aloe juice for weight loss

Aloe vera juice is an easy and natural weight loss solution.

It enhances metabolism, lowers 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 research confirming the fact that aloe juice helps regulate blood sugar levels

• Anticarcinogenic action

Aloe juice contains high level anti-carcinogenic properties that inhibit the growth of tumors in the body.

• To improve immunity

Aloe juice replenishes the deficiency of amino acids and vitamins in the body, increasing immune system organism.

• 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 the treatment of 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, Aloe Vera 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:

1. Suitable for aloe vera.
2. Cut off a few outer stems of the plant from the bottom of the plant.
3. Rinse thoroughly and cut them lengthwise with a thin knife.
4. Scoop up any pulp or gel into a bowl with a spoon.
5. Place the gel in a blender and add 1 cup of water.
6. 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:

1. Suitable for aloe arborescens.
2. Carefully cut the leaf at the base, rub it on a grater or with an electronic blender.
3. Strain the juice through cheesecloth.
4. You can use a juicer.
5. 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 pure juice aloe. 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 great content minerals in the plant can be detrimental to 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, prior to use with oncological diseases, it is better to consult a doctor.

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Many houseplants have useful properties. Aloe (agave) is especially valued. The amazing healing abilities of this plant are not yet fully understood, but it is useful to grow it in every home.

Spiny green fleshy stems in pots are a familiar picture for many from childhood. This plant was grown by grandmothers, in many houses there is it now. simple. Aloe or agave is called a home doctor and is used as a remedy for many diseases.

The healing properties of aloe

This plant is rich chemical composition which explains beneficial properties of aloe. Aloe juice contains mineral salts, vitamin C, it is rich in B vitamins, vitamins A and E, amino acids, it contains tannins, carotenoids, flavonoids, enzymes.

Aloe juice perfectly penetrates the tissues and acts as an anesthetic at the site of application. It also exhibits bactericidal properties when applied to the skin and mucous membranes for several hours, therefore it is effective in combating pathogenic bacteria and microorganisms. Aloe juice - indispensable tool with tonsillitis, pharyngitis, stomatitis and any inflammation of the oral cavity.

The beneficial properties of aloe make it possible to use the plant as an anti-inflammatory agent - they are treated with ulcers, cuts, wounds, burns. In addition to the analgesic effect, agave also reduces bleeding time and stimulates the metabolism in cells, causing tissue regeneration. The inflammatory process slows down, the skin begins to recover and the ulcer heals.

Aloe reduces itching, has an anti-allergic effect. Crushed agave leaves are added to home compresses for the treatment of eczema, dermatitis, allergic manifestations on the skin.

Aloe vera leaf juice is widely used to treat problems of the gastrointestinal tract: for the treatment of stomach ulcers, gastritis, bile flow disorders. The beneficial properties of aloe include a laxative and diuretic effect, the ability to increase secretion digestive glands, promote the production of bile, improve appetite.

Medicine has long used this valuable plant. Aloe juice is part of many medications. The beneficial properties of aloe are used in the treatment of anemia - juice is added to syrups containing iron, because it contributes to better absorption of iron. Ointments with a wound-healing effect can be used for eczema, difficult-to-heal ulcers and wounds, cuts, etc.

Aloe extract is used in cases of intensive antibiotic treatment - the drugs are toxic, and the beneficial properties of aloe can minimize harmful effect on the body.

The introduction of an extract or aqueous solution is indicated in the treatment of pneumonia, phlegmon and other inflammatory diseases. Aloe juice is used for inhalation with complex treatment bronchial diseases.

Aloe for beauty

Aloe is widely used in cosmetology. Agave juice saturates the skin with nutrients, cleanses pores, and accelerates the regeneration of damaged tissues. The skin becomes firm, toned and elastic.

Aloe extract is added to the funds from sunburn, as well as in preparations that are intended for the regeneration of burnt skin.

Many cosmetic companies produce scrubs, cleansing and cooling gels for delicate skin, milk for removing cosmetics, which contain aloe extract.

Agave has long been used for the beauty of hair. Aloe accelerates hair growth, it can be found in many shampoos and regenerating balms, masks to combat dandruff and dry scalp.

How to use aloe at home

It is best to use fresh aloe juice. Growing agave at home is not difficult, it is a completely unpretentious plant. It is very convenient - you can cook at any time the right remedy to use the medicinal properties of the plant. For treatment, plants are taken that are at least 3 years old, and even older ones are better. Before harvesting the leaves, the plant is not watered for a week.

cut the leaves unique plant possible in any season. They need to be torn off at the bottom of the stem and used immediately, since after three hours the beneficial properties of aloe will be lost.

Aloe juice can be obtained by squeezing it out of the leaf with your hands. If you need the pulp, then you can remove the skin and knead the fleshy part of the leaf along with the juice. Best used right away, but can be stored in the refrigerator.

For storage, the leaves must be crushed, pour cooled boiled water in a ratio of 1 to 3 and mix. The container with the leaves of the agave should be covered with a lid and put away in a dark place - after an hour and a half, the resulting liquid should be filtered three times through gauze. Aloe juice is poured into a glass jar or bottle, stored in the refrigerator and used for external use. It will retain the beneficial properties of aloe for two weeks.

Agave tincture is prepared with alcohol or vodka (1:2) in a warm room for 10 days, stirring occasionally.

Today we will talk about the use of Aloe at home. A pot with this wonderful plant flaunts on the windowsill in almost every apartment. Many people know that Aloe is “useful”, but what exactly? I will give you specific recommendations to help make Aloe your "family doctor".

Aloe - what is it?

Remember: not every variety of this plant can be beneficial. Only four types of Aloe out of two hundred existing have healing properties. The most famous is Aloe Vera or Aloe Barbadensis/Aloe Linne. Aloe arborescens (Aloe arboréscens) has long been used in Russia.
The plant has nothing to do with cacti! Aloe belongs to the lily family (it also includes onions, asparagus and garlic).

Medicines are made from Aloe, which can be bought at a pharmacy without any problems. They are inexpensive and widely known. Intramuscular injections Aloe is a time-tested excellent biostimulant.

How to prepare healing aloe juice

If a " home doctor"(i.e. Aloe) you needed urgently, you just need to break off the more "fleshy" leaf of the plant and squeeze out the juice.
Ideally, for juicing, you need to choose the lower or middle leaves of Aloe with a length of more than 15 cm, since there are much more useful substances in them. We wash the leaves torn off by hands (!) under running water, dry them and put them in the refrigerator for a week. Then we sort out the leaves, remove the blackened areas, squeeze out the juice. Ready juice should be stored in a tightly closed container in the refrigerator.

Attention: the plant must be older three years! Before collecting leaves, it is recommended not to water Aloe for a week. A slightly dried tip at the top of the leaf of the plant indicates that the concentration of nutrients in it is maximum.

Let's talk about healing properties this is a miracle - the plants that helped him win such popular love.

1 Detox

Absolutely anyone knows what stress is, eating low-quality goods and bad condition environment. We constantly "clog" our body. Needs a "cleanup". Some people need to carry out this process very often, while others less often.

To cleanse the intestines, a tincture is recommended from a mixture of 150 g of Aloe leaves (cut off the edges with thorns), which must be finely chopped with your hands, and 300 g of honey. It needs to be heated, but not brought to a boil! Insist for a day. After that, heat the solution again, strain and take in the morning 5-10 g one hour before meals.
While drinking Aloe juice, a considerable amount of useful substances enter the body, helping to cleanse the body in just a couple of doses.

2. Good digestion

If a digestive system will work "like clockwork", then the body will receive the required amount of nutrients released from the food consumed. When Aloe is consumed internally, the number of bacteria decreases, and problems with the digestive tract are also solved.

For good digestion, excellent appetite, prepare Aloe tincture. To do this, cut Aloe leaves should be wrapped in dark paper and put in the refrigerator for 10 days. Then grind the leaves well and pour vodka in a ratio of 1: 5. Infuse for 10 days in a closed container in a dark, cool place. Take 30 minutes before meals, 1 tsp. three times per day.

Reception of Aloe during an exacerbation peptic ulcer enhances the effect of drugs. And during the period of remission - restores the destroyed cells of the gastric mucosa, helps the effective healing of ulcers. I advise you to mix Aloe juice in equal parts with honey. You will get a wonderful product that can be stored in the refrigerator for a long time. Take a tablespoon before meals. And I talked about the correct one in detail in my other article.

3. Improving immunity

The composition of this plant includes a considerable amount of antioxidants that fight against formed after various diseases metabolites. BUT daily use Aloe juice will help to constantly maintain immunity in excellent condition.

Make a mixture of ½ part Aloe, 1 part red grape wine and 1 part honey. What happened needs to be insisted in a warm, dark place for a week. Apply 1 tbsp. three times a day before meals.

In addition, the juice of this plant includes the amount of vitamins and amino acids necessary for the body.

Do you have a runny nose? Aloe will help. Only 2 - 3 drops of Aloe juice in each nostril, and you will soon forget about a runny nose! The course is no more than eight days.

When immunity is weakened, herpes is right there. Aloe will help you here too.

To quickly cope with rashes, it is recommended to lubricate them with Aloe juice five times a day.

4. Treatment of arthrosis

Some people claim that during inflammatory processes and joint pain in various fields body, you need to take Aloe juice inside.

The pulp of Aloe leaves is used for rubbing into sore joints.

5. Use in cosmetology

The use of Aloe juice will improve the condition of the skin, fight against aging, promote the healing of cuts and scratches on the skin.

For ladies over 40, a mask for aging skin is perfect. In a blender, mix Aloe juice and two tablespoons of honey. The mixture is applied in a thick layer on cleansed skin for 40 minutes. This mask perfectly moisturizes the skin and smoothes deep wrinkles.

Aloe has become widely used for the manufacture cosmetics. This cosmetics is in great demand among the population.

Even queens Cleopatra and Nefertiti actively used Aloe in their cosmetic procedures.

6. Weight loss

The use of Aloe will allow you to maintain an optimal weight for you.

Want to lose weight? Here is a simple scheme: take 1 tsp. aloe juice 20 minutes before dinner and at bedtime for 14 days. Can get rid of 5 extra pounds due to the laxative effect of Aloe juice mainly.

7. Application in dentistry

Aloe has a positive effect on the condition oral cavity and gums. This is due to the fact that the plant has antibacterial, antimicrobial activity and promotes the growth and restoration of cells. In the sales markets, you can find dentifrices containing Aloe.

50% water solution Aloe Vera juice is prescribed for rinsing the mouth with stomatitis.
A piece of Aloe leaf placed in the cavity of an unhealthy tooth will quickly soothe the pain in it.

8. Application in dermatology

Dermatologists use Aloe to treat a wide variety of burns, in the healing of wounds of any complexity, a large number skin diseases (psoriasis, eczema), fungal diseases. Aloe is great for itching.

Take ½ part of Aloe, 1 part of honey, add a little fish oil. This mixture quickly heals burns and infected wounds.

Tired of acne? Aloe will help with this problem too! To do this, freshly picked aloe leaves should be crushed, add egg white and 2 drops of lemon juice, mix well. The mask is applied in three layers for 30 minutes. Then wash off with warm water.

9. Application in phthisiology

Aloe is very popular among TB patients.

You need to mix 15 g of Aloe juice, 100 g of butter, 100 g of cocoa powder and 100 g of honey. After mixing, the mixture is ready for use. Take as an additive to a glass of hot milk, 1 tbsp. three times per day.

Contraindications for the use of Aloe

• Children under 12 years old must consult a doctor before using Aloe at home.
• Prolonged use of Aloe is fraught with a violation water-salt metabolism, as the plant removes potassium from the body.
• Do you inject Aloe or take the juice inside? Remember: Aloe is a powerful biostimulant. Therefore, it should be used no later than 3-4 hours before bedtime.

Aloe should be used with caution in the treatment of patients with cystitis, hemorrhoids, at the beginning of pregnancy and during menstruation, as well as in diseases of the liver and gallbladder.

The use of Aloe at home makes sense. This is a medicine that has "tested" time. Christopher Columbus once said: “Four plants are necessary for human life: grain, grapes, olive and Aloe. The first - feeds us, the second - pleases, the third - gives harmony, the fourth - heals. I agree with him, do you? Share your recipes for using "homemade" aloe and look at more often.
Good luck!