The plant somewhat resembles a cactus in appearance with its spiny leaves and semi-desert habitat. It grows almost all over the world: in Asia, America, Europe and Africa. Due to its excellent ability to keep moisture out, it can survive for a long time even when uprooted. Today we will talk about the amazing aloe vera plant, the beneficial properties and contraindications of which were known in ancient Egypt, where its juice was used for embalming. Nowadays, many lovers of indoor plants consider aloe one of their favorites due to its diverse properties. Why is aloe vera so popular?
Useful properties. Composition
It includes about 75 useful substances, among which the most basic are B vitamins (B1-3, B12), A, C and E, minerals and trace elements: zinc, calcium, magnesium, sodium, manganese, chromium, potassium. It should also be noted that ligninamino acids, saponin and other useful substances. Due to this combination, aloe is a powerful weapon against all infections and bacteria. What does aloe vera treat?
Properties and features
- In general, aloe juice has a general strengthening effect on the human body. It improves metabolism, cleanses the body of infections, fungi and other bacteria.
- Aloe juice can disinfect cuts, wounds, and even get rid of them.
- Applying aloe to the skin can cure acne, dermatitis, ulcers, burns and the effects of frostbite.
- Aloe vera is indispensable in cosmetology. It is included in sunscreens, strengthening shampoos, and creams for problem skin, as it has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties (promotes regeneration, disappearance of scars, getting rid of bruises; slows down the aging process).
- The plant has a beneficial effect on the digestive system. If you drink one teaspoon of juice daily after each meal, you will not only facilitate all the processes of the system, but also improve your appetite.
- For gastritis and constipation, a good specialist will definitely recommend aloe vera.
Recipes with aloe vera. Useful properties and contraindications
- When you have a runny nose, it is recommended to drip the nose with aloe juice for about a week. This will help get rid of infectious complications and improve breathing.
- Juice can also be used for healingcataracts and other eye diseases.
- The juice diluted with water can be gargled, and after that pure juice is usually added to milk and drunk for sore throats.
- Against herpes, it is necessary to lubricate inflammation with aloe juice every day.
- In the treatment of stomach ulcers, one spoonful of aloe vera juice is prescribed on an empty stomach. Useful properties and contraindications, however, in this case are separated by a thin line. So, with acute inflammation of the intestines, cystitis, liver diseases, aloe can do harm! In diseases that are characterized by bleeding (hemorrhoids, ulcers, as well as during menstruation), aloe is strictly forbidden to be taken orally, and in case of serious diseases of the heart and liver, aloe vera should also be discarded.
- From exhaustion of the body, you can make yourself a he althy gruel from walnut honey, lemon juice and aloe vera.
Useful properties and contraindications of this room doctor are now known to you. It remains to adopt his best recipes for your he alth!
