We treat a runny nose with an agave: folk recipes for children and adults
On the windowsills of many apartments you can find a wonderful plant of agave. In addition to countless useful properties, this plant, with proper care, is very decorative.
Aloe is a grassy plant of the lily family that can be found in urban apartments. It is famous for its healing properties.
Aloe contains a number of essential vitamins that help maintain a high level of immunity. Few people know, but the juice of the agave keeps light antibiotics in its composition. A complex of important organic substances is absorbed without problems into the bloodstream and enters the focus of the disease.
Aloe action
The mucous membrane of the nose is equipped with many blood vessels, when it enters the nasal cavity, aloe juice is rapidly absorbed into the bloodstream and immediately begins to act on pathogenic bacteria.The effect of the healing properties of the agave juice is observed several minutes after instillation of the nose.
The effect of aloe appears as:
- the vessels of the nasopharynx narrow, freeing the nasal passages;
- breathing becomes free;
- the amount of mucus secreted decreases.
With the development of pathogenic bacteria in the nasal cavity that cause swelling of the nasal mucosa and copious discharge, the amount of oxygen entering the body decreases significantly.
Chemical composition
Aloe tree - a succulent plant that can accumulate and retain intercellular juice in the tissue, which is used as a medicine. Agave has strong bactericidal and wound healing properties.due to its unique chemical composition.
Vitamins C, E and group B normalize the functions of the human immune system.
Micro and macro elements affect the functionality of all body systems (muscle, nervous, digestive) and the vital processes of cells.
The composition of the juice of the agave is succinic and malic acidwhich, when interacting with other biologically active substances, affect the functioning of the internal organs of a person.
The presence in aloe of a large number of useful, regenerating and antibacterial substances allows the extensive use of agave in medicine. Based on this plant, many drugs have been created.
Before consuming aloe vera juice, it is recommended to withstand the cut leaves for 1-2 weeks, since when exposed to adverse conditions, the plant begins to actively produce stimulants, which increases the healing properties of the plant.
Treatment
In violation of the normal functioning of the mucous membrane, a general deterioration of the body due to insufficient oxygen is observed.Signs of oxygen starvation:
- The cardiovascular system is deteriorating.
- The gastrointestinal tract is disturbed.
- The production of immune cells in the body is slowed down.
- Drowsiness, irritability, nervous disorders are observed.
When aloe juice enters the mucous membrane of the nose into the blood, chemical processes immediately begin to destroy the infection.
- Anti-inflammatory processes begin to act.
- Cells are released from toxins.
- There is a restoration of inflamed and damaged tissues.
- An immunostimulating effect helps a weakened body begin the process of producing immune cells.
The maintenance of the agave on its own windowsill and its use will not only help to cure, but also prevent the onset of the disease, thanks to preventive procedures.
Folk recipes
In traditional and alternative medicine there are many recipes for the preparation of drugs using agave juice. The components of aloe when interacting with other medicinal substances have an even more effective effect on the microbes that cause the development of infection.
At the first signs of a runny nose, treatment should be started immediately, since pathogenic microbes, developing on the mucous surface of the nasopharynx, quickly penetrate deep into the body. The natural antibiotic contained in the juice of the agave, when instilled into the nose, immediately begins to have a detrimental effect on viruses.
With eucalyptus and rosehip
When interacting with eucalyptus oil and wild rose, the agaric has a miraculous effect in the treatment of the common cold.
- One spoonful of agave juice is mixed with half the same spoonful of honey and half a spoonful of chopped rose hips.
- All mix and pour half a spoonful of eucalyptus oil.
- The mixture is infused for 60 minutes, then laid out on a bandage or gauze, folded in 4 layers and in the form of tampons is placed in each nostril for 5-7 minutes.
It should be noted, a runny nose from drops passes very quickly if the procedure is carried out 4 times a day.
When preparing mixtures of aloe with other components, it should be remembered that the shelf life of the finished medicine is 2-3 days; the fresher the mixture, the more effective the treatment.With honey
When instilled in the nose, aloe juice in its pure form causes a burning sensation of the inflamed inner surface of the nose, so for young children, the ideal therapeutic mixture is aloe juice and honey in a 1: 1 ratio.
For adults, it is better to choose the old succulent leaves of the plant, and young shoots for kids, as they are less burning.
Agave is good because it is not addictive and addictive, so you can drip it into your nose until the abundant secretions cease. The best recipes for traditional medicine with agave and honey can be found in a separate article.
Contraindications
Aloe is a medicine, albeit of plant origin, so there are some contraindications to its use.
- An allergic reaction to the components contained in aloe.
- With caution, use drugs in the form of drops or tampons with aloe during pregnancy, ingestion is strictly prohibited without the advice of a doctor.
- Treatment is not recommended without consulting a doctor with high blood pressure and epilepsy.
- With caution, give aloe to children under 14 years of age.
For its healing properties, the aloe flower has earned the respect of many housewives and if it is still not on your windowsill, it should be quickly fixed. Among lush exotic plants the agave rightfully takes pride of place and always comes to the rescue for various ailments.
Useful video
We offer you to watch a video about the effectiveness of treatment with aloe juice in diseases of the nasal cavity: