Aloe - a beautiful plant, but grow it on the windowsill, away from their natural habitat and a suitable climate, it was not only and not so much because of the beauty. Aloe Vera moisturizes, rejuvenates and tones the skin and moisturizes and softens it. Aloe recipes are a success, helping to treat various ailments.

This plant has a lot of useful features, such as:

• Aloe helps with irritation and inflammation of the skin;
• Aloe speeds up recovery of damaged skin;
• In addition, aloe can be taken orally for treatment of several diseases and immune system. Of course, aloe gel or you can buy in the store, but it is much easier to grow aloe, especially since it does not require special care.

Recipes with aloe

For the preparation of aloe various means in the home using gel contained in the leaves of plants. You just need to break off or cut sheet, remove the skin from it, and you get a green gelatinous substance having a mass of useful properties. The break-off sheet need right at its base, ie at the point where it is attached to the barrel - so the plant will suffer minimal damage. If you do everything correctly, the cut heals within a few hours, and aloe safely grow further. The gel that you do not use immediately, can be stored for several days in the refrigerator.

Aloe to treat burns

First of all, must be applied to the burn something cold - ice, or, for example, the packaging of frozen vegetables. After 20-30 minutes you can apply aloe gel. Do this regularly until the burn heals. You can cut a fresh aloe leaf in half, attach it to burn, and apply a bandage. Do not use aloe in combination with other agents for the treatment of burns - chemical substances in their composition may react, sometimes only exacerbates symptoms.

Aloe for skin treatment

Aloe gel has long been considered an effective remedy for acne. It can simply be applied to the skin, and it is possible to prepare special cleaning products, such as tonic. To make it, you'll need six teaspoons of aloe gel, five tablespoons of broth peppermint or chamomile pharmacy, two teaspoons of glycerin, 5-7 drops of lavender essential oil, 110 grams of water and a bottle with a spray, where to put about 170 grams of liquid.

To prepare a decoction of mint or chamomile, pour fresh or dried herbs with boiling water (a cup of boiling water for one or two tablespoons of herb), and allow to stand for 30-60 minutes. Then strain the broth and wait until it cools down completely. Pour all the ingredients in a bottle of tonic, and how to shake it, the components are mixed. Storing toner to be refrigerated. It can be used twice a day, after cleansing. He was taking pictures of inflammation, tones the skin, and gradually improves its tone.

Shampoo with aloe vera gel will be useful for dandruff Dandruff: where it comes from, and what to do   and psoriasis (psoriasis patients before using this shampoo should consult a doctor). For the preparation of shampoo, you will need six tablespoons of aloe gel, 2 teaspoons chopped fresh or dry mint leaves Mint and its useful properties: aromatic freshness The same number of nettle leaves and marigold flowers, 570 g of boiling water, 230 g of Castile soap, and, optionally, 5-10 drops of essential oil of lavender The healing properties of lavender - not only pleasant aroma . Pour boiling water over herbs and let them sit for 30-60 minutes. Strain the broth and let it cool. Pour the ingredients in a bottle of appropriate size (it can be used out of the bottle of shampoo). Close the lid and shake the bottle. Shake it every time before using the shampoo.

Aloe bronchial asthma

Cut into small pieces two or three leaves of aloe, put in a saucepan, cover with boiling water, lean over the pan (you can cover your head with a towel), and within 5-15 minutes, inhale the steam.

The cure for the common cold with aloe

Mix equal amount of aloe vera gel and honey and take this medication one teaspoon three times a day until the cold symptoms disappear.

Drink with Aloe

Aloe gel can be added to a variety of fresh juices and milk drinks. These smoothies with aloe will be useful for people suffering from constipation, ulcers, diabetes, headaches and arthritis. Admission aloe also helps strengthen the immune system, so drink with aloe will be especially useful in winter, the season of colds. It is assumed that aloe helps with chronic fatigue syndrome, but also has a beneficial effect on the nervous system as a whole. Be careful not to self-medicate. If you suspect that any serious illness should first consult a doctor, and then use traditional medicines.

Admission aloe Aloe - its amazing healing properties   inside can cause a number of side effects, among them - abdominal pain, electrolyte imbalance and diarrhea.

Aloe gel can be mixed with any juice, drink but it should consist of no more than 5-10%. First is better to add about a teaspoon of gel on a glass of juice, and watch the reactions of the organism. If there are signs of an allergic reaction (in rare cases cause allergic aloe), you can slightly increase the share of aloe drinks. To consume such drinks should be no more than once a day (or more, but on the advice of a doctor). Generally aloe should not be seen as just another product in your diet, but as a dietary supplement, which must be used very sparingly.

The combination of aloe and honey can be rightfully called a universal medicine. In Asian countries, the drug mixture was known centuries ago: a combination of beneficial properties of aloe and honey has become in Japan, China, South Korea, in an abundance of delicious and healthy products - for example, in Asia it is possible to find commercially jams, smoothies and even yogurt addition of aloe and honey. The popularity of this combination in no way surprising: Aloe with honey and different medicinal properties (this mixture is also useful for colds and skin diseases), and a nice fresh taste.

The beneficial properties of aloe and honey

The gel of aloe leaf juice contains many useful organic compounds and is especially useful for the skin, as has a moisturizing, soothing effect on sensitive, dry, irritated skin. Aloe effectively suppresses itching and inflammation, being an excellent folk remedy for treating serious enough skin diseases (psoriasis, eczema), and for its ability to prevent the formation of scars can also be used as a cure for acne. Honey, in turn, been used for centuries to treat colds and skin care products. Rich in vitamins, minerals and nutrients, honey acts as a mild exfoliant, gently exfoliates the skin, and simultaneously as a wetting agent.

The best remedy for colds

The combination of the healing properties of aloe and honey is the best suited for the treatment of colds at home. On the basis of aloe juice with honey and you can cook a variety of herbal teas that are useful for the treatment of cough, sore throat Angina - is it worth it to carry "on their feet"?   and the suppression of unpleasant symptoms of colds and solutions for gargling. The easiest recipe is tasty and healthy drink cough - a combination of aloe juice and honey: just stir in a cup of hot water a couple of teaspoons of honey and a quarter cup of aloe juice and medicinal drink ready. Aloe and honey soothe and soften irritated mucous membrane of the throat, making it easier to cough. Very useful and a hot chamomile tea with aloe juice and a couple of spoons of honey. A return voice during angina ginger tea can help: just pour boiling water finely chopped ginger root, add a quarter cup of fresh aloe juice and two tablespoons of honey, infuse for ten to fifteen minutes and drink a hot drink.

Hair care

The fresh juice of aloe vera leaves contain nutrients that stimulate hair growth, so the combination of aloe and honey is especially useful for combating hair loss, hair loss, and eliminate that pesky problems like dandruff Dandruff: where it comes from, and what to do . Thanks to moisturizing properties of honey and healing properties of aloe combination of aloe and honey becomes the ideal "framework" for a variety of tools for hair care, prepared with his own hands, at home: hair mask with aloe and honey help to make hair more manageable and smooth return shine, volume and vitality. The recipe for restoring hair masks is simple: just mix one part aloe juice, two parts of honey and one part castor oil and apply the resulting mixture to damp hair for a few minutes before shampooing, and then thoroughly rinse the hair with shampoo.

Aloe Aloe - its amazing healing properties   Honey can be cooked and an excellent alternative to the usual shampoo. For this you will need: two tablespoons of honey, one tablespoon apple cider vinegar and a freshly cut aloe vera leaf. Cut a leaf of aloe skin, grind the resulting pulp and mix with honey and apple cider vinegar in a blender until a uniform gel-like mixture. Massage movements carefully apply the mixture to the roots of the hair and leave on for fifteen minutes and then rinse with warm water.

Skin care

The combination of aloe and honey - very simple, but at the same time extremely useful mask for the skin, regardless of its type: equally good honey mask with aloe acts on dry, sensitive skin Sensitive skin: causes and care Softening and soothing her, and fat, inflammation, the appearance of acne-prone skin - antiseptic properties of honey and aloe not only suppress inflammation and prevent the formation of acne scars.

Tatiana Smirnova