Beneficial features
Since ancient times, the beneficial properties of any beekeeping products and such a well-known plant as aloe have been known. But before we study the recipes for preparing medicinal compositions, we will analyze the characteristics of each of them.
Honey
Sweet amber or bee nectar is famous for its benefits; since ancient times it was considered a potion of longevity. Let's consider only some of the properties that this invaluable product has:
- maintains health thanks to many microelements and vitamins;
- can have a detrimental effect on pathogenic bacteria;
- contributes to the normalization of the gastrointestinal tract;
- accelerates regeneration;
- has a tonic effect;
- stimulates the functioning of internal organs.
The essential oils contained in honey have a beneficial effect on the nervous system.
Aloe
Aloe is a well-known healer that lives on the windowsills of houses and apartments. This is the most useful plant, used not only in folk medicine for the preparation of medicinal compounds - doctors often advise patients to use the juice of this plant to increase the effect of medications.
The main beneficial properties of this “grandmother’s” flower are as follows:
- has a beneficial effect on the functioning of the stomach;
- helps speed up metabolism, eliminates constipation;
- strengthens the immune system;
- removes toxins and free radicals;
- relieves inflammatory processes;
- helps cleanse the blood - treats anemia;
- removes phlegm, helps with diseases of the respiratory system;
- able to treat psoriasis, herpes;
- helps to quickly recover after a long illness.
Benefits in combination
Aloe vera with honey, recipes for this combination of components are especially appreciated, since the beneficial properties of one product are enhanced by the other.
The medicine is taken for various pathologies and disorders of the body:
- lung and gastrointestinal diseases;
- exhaustion after exhausting diets;
- asthenia;
- weakened immunity after prolonged infectious diseases;
- allows for effective therapy in combination with medications for tuberculosis;
- for skin treatment, hair restoration.
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Use for diseases
Aloe with honey in folk medicine is used as an external remedy for the following pathologies:
- burns, non-healing wounds;
- hematomas;
- acne;
- furunculosis;
- skin diseases that cause ulcers;
- joint diseases.
For greater benefits of the folk medicine, the composition is expanded - other components are introduced, such as ginger, cocoa butter, lemon and alcohol, which has a warming effect.
If we talk about the use of the drug internally, then it is advisable for the following ailments:
- inflammation of the lungs, bronchi;
- ENT diseases of any severity;
- acute respiratory infections, ARVI;
- weak immunity;
- severe exhaustion of the body;
- pathologies of the stomach, intestines;
- pancreatitis.
And these are not all the diseases that such a tandem of products as honey and aloe vera can cure. What else can they be used for? There are folk recipes used to treat ophthalmic ailments; the mixture is used for a runny nose - as nasal drops, made into face masks, and used as a lotion to cleanse the skin.
Aloe arborescens
Aloe arborescens (agagave) is a perennial plant that in nature sometimes grows up to 3-4 meters in height.
It is grown as an indoor flower in many homes and is valued not only for its medicinal properties, but also for its decorative appearance, since many varieties of aloe often bloom with unusual exotic flowers at home.
Agave has many very valuable properties: it is an anti-inflammatory agent, heals wounds and cuts well, stimulates the immune system, relieves pain, and cleanses the body of toxins.
Aloe has also proven itself well as a remedy for treating stomach diseases. To prepare the medicine, aloe is mixed with honey, red wine, walnuts, and an alcohol tincture is made.
Treatment is carried out in courses; Agave, like other medicinal plants, cannot be consumed in unlimited quantities.
When carrying out treatment, they use different options for using aloe - fresh crushed leaves, freshly squeezed juice, syrup, extract or sabur (condensed juice obtained by evaporation).
Drink Recipes
There are many options for preparing preparations from aloe and honey. Let's look at the most common ones. It is worth remembering that the leaves of a plant that is more than three years old are used, otherwise the drug will not have a sufficient amount of healing substances.
In addition, aloe vera leaves are kept in the refrigerator for at least a week before use. It is forbidden to water the aloe plant before cutting. The dry period should last 10 days.
With lemon
This recipe is for immunity - each component is taken equally: 500 g. When cooking, it is better to use slightly green Caucasian fruits. If you don't have them in the store, it's better to buy lime.
Pass the lemons with the zest through a meat grinder, add honey and aloe juice, prepare it in advance. Place the mixture in a jar and leave for 5 days to infuse. They take this healing potion, which can raise even seriously ill people to their feet, 1 tbsp. l. 4 times.
With butter
In this recipe for preparing a healthy drink, you need to add butter (ghee) to the mixture of aloe and honey. All ingredients should be 0.5 kg.
Agave leaves are crushed in a blender, oil is added to the pulp, and mixed. After this, the container is placed in a water bath and heated until the oil is completely dissolved, about 15 minutes.
Cool the resulting substance, pour in the oxymel and stir well. Take as directed, a tablespoon in the morning, before lunch and in the evening. Traditional healers claim that this is a good remedy for tuberculosis and bronchitis.
With ginger
This is a very useful mixture that will restore strength, boost immunity, and improve well-being. In addition, these products have a fairly long shelf life, so the finished medicine can be stored for 3 weeks.
Ingredients for 1 bookmark:
- 120 grams of honey, ginger root;
- lemons – 4 pcs;
- aloe juice – 50 ml.
Before preparing the medicine, aloe leaves are wrapped in damp gauze and kept for 2 weeks. After this, they are passed through a meat grinder. The juice is squeezed out of the pulp.
Grate the root and citrus on a fine grater, combine with sweet amber, and mix. After this, pour in the juice and knead again. The finished medicine must be left for 10 hours, take a tablespoon once a day.
With nuts
Recipe for medicine from aloe and honey for immunity with nuts.
Components:
- juice of 4 medium lemons;
- peeled walnuts – 1 cup;
- aloe vera juice – half a glass;
- sweet amber – 200 gr.
Mix all ingredients well. Take a large spoon before meals.
How to take it correctly
Here you need to know the main rule - the human body quickly gets used to taking any drug, as a result of which the healing effect is reduced.
Therefore, all traditional medications are prescribed in courses. The same rule should be followed when using folk remedies - they must be taken cyclically.
It is recommended to use drugs based on alcohol-containing products for no more than 2 weeks, then take a break for the same period. Experts advise using medicines based on herbal ingredients for a course of 3 weeks, with a week break.
Other Applications
Aloe with honey and lemon is widely used in cosmetology. Face masks, hair masks and lotions are prepared from these ingredients; they have a beneficial effect on skin health, promote rapid regeneration, thereby slowing down the aging process.
Mask
Before preparing a mask according to a specific recipe, you need to determine exactly what type of skin you have and choose an option to solve a specific problem.
If you need to carry out health procedures, then use the following advice:
- the ingredients are taken in a ratio of 3:1 agave juice, oxymel, everything is mixed;
- the composition is applied to the skin and left for 30 minutes;
- rinse with cool water.
How aloe with honey and lemon is useful for dry skin - it allows you to nourish the epidermis with essential microelements, heal cracks, and moisturize the skin.
Preparing a mask is not difficult:
- in addition to the above-described components, you must take clean water, glycerin - all ingredients should be equal;
- mix the ingredients and add a little oatmeal to them;
- apply the resulting mixture to your face and hold for 20 minutes;
- rinse with lukewarm water.
Lotion
A very good product for oily skin. To prepare, take one-eighth glass of amber sweetness, one-fourth of juice. After removing makeup and dirt, wipe your face with the prepared liquid. The result will be noticeable after the second application.
Peculiarities
In order for medicine based on honey and aloe to bring maximum benefit, it is necessary to use fresh and high-quality products.
The product should not be candied or last year’s, it is advisable to buy a flower one.
Agave leaves are cut strictly from below, and the plant must grow on the windowsill for at least three years. Before using the juice, the aloe leaves are placed in the refrigerator to concentrate the nutrients. healing elements has reached its maximum.
Precautions and contraindications
A mixture of honey and aloe is used to treat many diseases and pathologies. This remedy accelerates the healing of open wounds, cuts and burns, and strengthens the immune system. The mixture is also successfully used to treat:
- digestive system;
- respiratory organs;
- eye.
In addition to its benefits, this mixture can be harmful to health in some cases. The product is contraindicated for use in:
- allergies;
- hypertension;
- pregnancy and breastfeeding;
- oncology;
- age up to three years;
- bleeding;
- chronic diseases of the liver, kidneys and bladder.
Important! Before taking any folk remedy, you should consult your doctor. Self-medication can be dangerous!
“A cure for a hundred ailments”, “a universal healer”, “green gold” - this is what aloe vera is called, also known as Aloe Barbados. People used this succulent as a medicine and cosmetic long before the advent of official medicine. Creams were prepared from its pulp for Cleopatra herself, and the tombs of the pharaohs of Ancient Egypt were fumigated with incense containing this plant.
Surprisingly, today aloe vera not only has not lost its popularity, but is actively grown as a house flower and used for the manufacture of medicines, including on an industrial scale.
It is used to treat many ailments, including those related to joints. To do this, you don’t have to go to the pharmacy; you can prepare a healing remedy at home - tincture, ointment or compress from aloe.
And if we take into account a number of nuances, the medicine will not be inferior in effectiveness to pharmaceutical formulations.
Most often, when deciding to grow a houseplant called aloe, they are guided not by the desire to make the room more attractive, but by its unique healing properties - it is no coincidence that aloe received another name - “green doctor”. For many centuries, people have been using aloe to treat joints.
Storage
Alcohol infusions have the longest shelf life, the shelf life of which lasts for years. But if alcohol is contraindicated, then you can prepare a healing composition of aloe vera preserved with a beekeeping product. It's not difficult to do this:
- rinse the fleshy aloe leaves with clean, running water;
- remove the thorns - the old agave has very hard ones;
- chop with a knife or blender;
- Dissolve the amber sweetness in a water bath until liquid;
- pour in the gruel at the rate of 1 part leaves, 2 parts sweet amber;
- leave for 24 hours;
- heat, filter.
This drug will retain its beneficial substances for 6 months, provided that the container is tightly sealed and kept in the refrigerator.
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