Aloe for burns: properties and features of use, contraindications for treatment, how to prepare a wound, and also whether it is possible to use the plant juice inside?

One of the most common skin lesions is a burn. Such damage to the upper layer of the epithelium can be caused by electric shock, hot steam, boiling water, sun, radiation.

As a rule, in this case, synthetic pharmacy products are used for treatment, but there are alternative recipes that are considered quite effective in the treatment of simple burns.

Aloe can also be used as maintenance therapy, as an auxiliary substance in the use of drugs. But at the same time, consultation with your doctor is mandatory!

Properties and features of the plant

Aloe has long been used to treat many diseases, including the treatment of wounds and inflammations on the skin. It is recommended to use this plant for the treatment of burns of I and II severity.

With it, you can cope with chemical and thermal damage that has a small area of damage.

The substances contained in the leaves and juice of aloe (nataloin, aloin, amino acids, tarry substances, phosphorus) have a calming, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and regenerative effect on wounds. Agave juice works as a natural antiseptic, accelerating the healing process of burn wounds, stimulating the renewal of epidermal cells and restoration of the upper layer of the skin, thanks to vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants.

For the treatment of burn wounds, only freshly cut leaves of the plant are used, therefore this treatment method is suitable for those who grow this plant at home.

Contraindications to treatment

Aloe vera can be useful in the treatment of burns I and II degree gravity, the main thing is to apply it correctly. With caution, this plant should be used:

with a burn of the skin on the face;
if a large area of skin is damaged;
with edema and severe pain;
with the formation of pus at the site of damage;
with hyperthermia.

If the skin condition after a burn of I or II degree does not improve within a week, and the wound does not heal, you should immediately consult a doctor.

It is unacceptable to use aloe for the treatment of burn wounds of the III and IV degree.

Aloe juice creates a moist environment on the surface of the burn, and this will complicate the healing of the wound and the formation of a crust.

In the treatment of complex burns, aloe can be used exclusively as an adjunct in combination with pharmacy drugs.

Using aloe for the treatment of burn wounds is unacceptable:

with intolerance;
with a tendency to allergies to some components contained in the juice of the plant;
people with asthma and other lung diseases.

Agave is suitable for the primary treatment of simple wounds, as well as at the stage of skin repair.

How to prepare a wound before application?

If you get a burn, first rinse this area cool water. This can be done under the tap or by lowering the damaged part of the body into a container of water for 10-15 minutes - this will help relieve pain.

The next stage will be the antiseptic treatment of the damaged skin surface, which must be performed in this order:

treat the wound cooled and dried with a napkin with an antiseptic, for which chlorhexidine or miramistin can be used;
give the antiseptic "work" 3-5 minutes;
if there is dirt on the wound, carefully remove it with a cotton pad or cotton swab dipped in an antiseptic.

Specialists do not recommend using soap to wash a burn wound, due to the fact that it dries and tightens the skin, which can increase pain.

Apply:

Sheet

The easiest way to treat a burn wound is to use an aloe leaf. You need to cut the lowest leaf of the plant, removing the side spines and removing the skin from it on one side. The side with the juicy pulp is applied to the wound and fixed with a bandage.

Every three hours, you should untie the wound and replace the used sheet with a freshly cut one. Substances contained in the agave will contribute to the healing of damaged skin, as well as prevent its infection.

Use whole leaves of the plant is allowed only for the treatment of a burn of I degree and with a small area of skin damage.

Pulp

If skin lesions after a medium-sized burn, then such a wound is best treated with pure aloe pulp. The most mature leaf of the plant is cut, from which only the flesh is taken. If one sheet to treat the wound will not be enough, then an additional number of leaves should be cut.

The flesh of the plant is densely applied to the damaged area., covered with a soft bandage on top and left for several hours. The dressing should be changed 2-3 times a day and continue treatment until the wound heals.

It is forbidden to massage the burn site and rub the juice of the plant from it - this can lead to more severe damage to the surface of the skin and increased pain.

Make a bath

If you burn your hands or feet, you can prepare a bath with plant juice. 5 ml of water should squeeze 50 ml of aloe juice from the leaves, adding 200 g of chamomile or calendula decoction to the solution. The temperature of the treatment solution should be 28-30 degrees Celsius.

The time for taking such a bath is up to 30 minutes. This will help soothe the damaged surface, relieve inflammation and reduce pain. If the burn is located on the body, then you can prepare a bath with aloe juice. For the bath you will need 350 ml of plant juice.

After the bath, do not wipe the skin with a towel, you can only pat it slightly with a soft cloth and allow to dry.

The use of pharmaceuticals

In pharmacies, ointments and gels made on the basis of aloe vera extract, the percentage of which is indicated on the package, can be purchased. They are used to treat burns in the same way as natural aloe.

Besides there are a large number of synthetic drugs for the treatment of burns in the form of gels, ointments and sprays.

The preparations restore the skin and prevent the formation of scars and scars for burns of the III and IV degrees.

The most popular burn medications are:

Bepanten.
Panthenol.
Rescuer.
Vishnevsky ointment.
Ichthyol ointment.
Calendula ointment.
Ebermin.

They are used according to the instructions that are available in the package.

Is it possible inside?

In the treatment of burns, aloe is used only for external use. However, using it inside can also be beneficial.

Various tinctures, which contain agave juice, help strengthen immunity, improve the process of tissue regeneration and restoration (folk recipes from agave juice to increase immunity and indications for use can be found here).

Conclusion

In order to protect yourself from burns, you must follow simple safety rules. However, if an injury has occurred, it should be remembered that the treatment with the leaves and pulp of aloe takes a certain time, therefore, you should be patient and not stop it until the skin is completely restored.