For different purposes, the use of aloe juice can be internal or external. For fans of traditional medicine, this substance is practically a source of health and a magical healing elixir. And since there are quite a few fans of nontraditional methods of treatment, the scope of aloe juice is very wide. Let's consider in what cases it can be used, and how effective its impact.
Unique composition of
Aloe juice contains a huge amount of biologically active components and nutrients, among them:
- minerals - calcium, potassium, copper, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus,iron, zinc;
- vitamins - A, vitamins of group B, C, E;
- 18 amino acids, of which 7 are indispensable;
- anthrachionines, which show a laxative, bactericidal and analgesic effect;
- barbaloin and aloeic acid, having antibiotic effect;
- isobartolone with analgesic properties;
- antacen and anthranol, which take an active part in enriching the blood with oxygen;
- lignins and saponins;
- chrysophanic acid, capable of antifungal effect;
- essential oils that have a sedative effect.
Benefits for the body
What is useful for aloe juice for humans? The list of its properties is as follows:
- promotes the removal of toxins;
- is an excellent biostimulator;
- cleanses the blood;
- helps to strengthen the immune system;
- is effective in diseases of the urinary, cardiovascular, central nervous and digestive systems;
- is able to cure eye diseases;
- normalizes the metabolism;
- exhibits wound healing properties, which allows its use in wounds, burns and other skin lesions;
- promotes the withdrawal of excess cholesterol;
- stimulates the secretory function of the digestive system;
- helps to cure gynecological diseases;
- relieves inflammation in the oral cavity;
- carefully cares for the skin, promotes its healing and rejuvenation;
- takes an active part in the fight against free radicals;
- helps to eliminate dandruff.
When and how to apply?
Now you should consider how to take aloe juice so that it shows maximum effectiveness.
With a common cold
Most often this remedy is recommended for use during acute exacerbation of acute respiratory diseases. The curative liquid helps to get rid of the common cold and sinusitis, and it can be used by both adults and children.
At the first signs of a cold and runny nose, aloe juice is recommended to dig in the nose three times a day for 2-4 drops. As a result of the use of this remedy, the swelling of the nasal mucosa will decrease, and breathing will become free. The components of the therapeutic liquid will destroy pathogenic viruses, bacteria and disinfect mucous membranes.
The use of aloe juice in sinusitis has the same pattern. After its application, everything, as a rule, begins to sneeze. The liquid effectively cleans the sinuses of the nose and greatly facilitates breathing.
Important! Remember, in the presence of individual intolerance or sensitivity to aloe, its use must be canceled.
Aloe juice can be shown from the common cold and to children, but in this case there are some nuances.
- First of all, it should be diluted with additional components that will soften the juice itself.
- When using Aloe Vera Juice, you must constantly monitor the condition of the baby - it improves or, on the contrary, gets worse.
- Begin the application of the drug with minimal doses, and if the amount of mucus begins to decrease and the respiration recovers, the number of drops can be gradually increased.
Important! These simple recommendations will help to maintain the health of your baby, if they do not follow, you can cause quite significant harm.
There are several recipes from the common cold on the basis of aloe juice:
- a classic recipe - to combine juice and boiled water in a ratio of 1: 4 or 1: 5;
Attention! This remedy is suitable for children under the age of one year.
- with honey - mix liquid honey, boiled water and aloe juice in equal proportions;
- with olive oil - boil the butter, cool at room temperature, add juice - 3 parts of butter 1 part juice. The mixture is heated and buried in a warm state.
With eye diseases
Treatment of eyes with aloe juice is quite effective. The substances that make up this liquid normalize the metabolic processes occurring in the lens, prevent its clouding and the development of cataracts.
Aloe juice from the lower leaves of the plant is prepared with lotions and eye drops, but it is rarely used in its pure form. Typically, any recipe will include additional ingredients:
- drops - combine 150 ml of juice and 5 g of mummy, mix. Drip 1 drop twice a day;
- lotion - Aloe juice diluted in boiled water in a ratio of 1:10.The resulting liquid should be washed daily;
- compress the juice mixed with honey in the same proportions, moisten the cotton wool in the liquid and apply to the eyes, after 15 minutes compress to remove.
Aloe + honey
Aloe vera in combination with honey has also found wide application. Having combined, these ingredients strengthen each other's action, and the preparations based on them are very active.
Important! Remember that for more than 30 days, these drugs are not recommended. And for the treatment of colds will be enough for 5 days.
Aloe juice with honey will be useful in the following cases:
- for hair loss, alopecia and dandruff;
- when used as a laxative - the components must be mixed in a ratio of 1: 1 and take 70 ml on an empty stomach in the morning for 2 days;
- for elimination of inflammatory processes of larynx, trachea and pharynx - for 5 parts of juice 1 part of honey, take 5 ml three times daily before meals;
- for cleansing the body of toxins and toxins - take juice, honey and butter in the same proportions, bring to a boil and cool. Drink 5 ml 30 minutes before meals three times a day, drink milk;
- for tuberculosis - mix juice, honey, butter, cocoa and fat in a ratio of 15: 100: 100: 100: 100.Dissolve 15 ml of the received mass in a glass of milk and drink twice a day;
- for tonsillitis - connect honey and juice in 3: 1 proportions, lubricate the tonsils daily for 14 days, the next 14 days every other day.
How to squeeze juice out of aloe leaves?
How to prepare aloe juice? You can select several ways.
Recipe No. 1
- Cut the lower leaves of the plant and pass them through the meat grinder.
- The resulting gruel is folded into gauze.
- Squeeze the juice and pour it into a container of glass with a lid.
Recipe No. 2
- Cut the cut leaves along into two pieces.
- Take a wide bowl and squeeze juice directly over it.
Note! This method is the simplest, but at the same time the amount of liquid produced will be minimal.
How to squeeze out juice from aloe vera concentration?
- Before planting leaves, do not water the plant for 15-20 days.
- After the specified period cut off the bottom leaves and wrap them in foil.
- Put in a refrigerator or other cool place and leave there for 2 weeks.
- After a specified time, the leaves grind on a meat grinder.
- Dissolve the resulting slurry with boiled water in a ratio of 1: 3.
- Pour the mixture into a container, cover and leave for 1.5 hours.
- Filter three times and pour the liquid into a glass jar.
Warning! The resulting juice can be used only for external use!
On sale you can find the evaporated juice of aloe - sabur. It is characterized by a rather unpleasant smell and bitter taste. This product is obtained by evaporating the usual aloe juice, after which it is ground into a powder. It is used for the manufacture of such medicines:
- syrups;
- tincture;
- emulsion;
- extracts;
- biogenic stimulators.
You can buy it at any pharmacy. At home, it's impossible to make a sabur.
Rules for storing
And in the end it is necessary to tell how to preserve the juice of aloe. Its substance can retain its substance at low temperatures( about + 3 ° C or + 5 ° C) for not more than a week. Accordingly, keep it preferably in the refrigerator. With prolonged storage, the liquid changes its color and becomes dark brown.
To keep the product's properties longer, you can add a few drops of grapefruit juice or a small pinch of citric acid. But the best way is to extract the juice immediately before use.