An effective and affordable folk remedy for sinusitis - aloe
Sinusitis is a very unpleasant disease that causes severe discomfort. In this case, doctors recommend using not only medicines, but also traditional medicine.
The most popular recipes with aloe. Treatment of sinusitis with this plant is an effective method of combating inflammation in the sinuses.
In our article, we will share recipes for the best folk remedies with the use of aloe juice. You can also watch a useful video on this topic.
Is it possible to use agave for inflammation of the maxillary sinuses?
Aloe is an indispensable tool against diseases caused by viruses and bacteria.. Use it for sinusitis is not only possible, but also necessary. The plant is a natural antiseptic. The competent use of aloe allows you to achieve positive results both at an early stage of the disease and in the treatment of protracted and chronic sinusitis.
Healing properties
The main cause of sinusitis is an infection that enters the maxillary sinus. Aloe juice is used to treat this disease. The product has unique bactericidal and antiviral properties due to the presence of phytoncides in its composition.
Aloe has a complex effect in the treatment of sinusitis:
- Tannins help stop purulent processes.
- Saponins moisturize the nasal mucosa.
- Catechins relieve inflammation.
- Enzymes reduce mucus and eliminate swelling.
How to use aloe from a cold we talked about in our article.
How to treat children and adults with this folk remedy?
Aloe juice can be used in the treatment of sinusitis in a child. In this case, you must follow the rules:
- Before the procedure, check if the baby is allergic to aloe. Apply a drop of juice to the skin in the area between the nose and upper lip. Wait 25 minutes.
- To prepare juice from a young agave, it is less burning.
- The mucous membrane of children is extremely sensitive. For a child under the age of five, you need to make a milder remedy:
- Aloe juice is diluted with boiled water in a ratio of 1: 1.
- Then put in the refrigerator for two hours.
- Before use, the juice must be brought to room temperature.
- You need to hold the container with the drug in your hands or lower it into warm water for several minutes.
Instill one or two drops in each nostril. Such a procedure is carried out every three to four hours.
Adults do not need to make juice with water. In addition to drops, there are other options for use in adults:
- Compresses with tincture of aloe, which are applied to the maxillary sinus.
- Turunds.
- Rinse the aloe leaf, peel it, chop the pulp.
- Mix with one spoonful of honey.
- Moisten cotton wool with the prepared compound.
- Using a long tweezers, lay a turund in each nostril.
- Leave on for 18 minutes.
- Before the procedure, it is advisable to use medical vasoconstrictor drops.
Making healthy juice at home
Two types of aloe have healing properties:
- aloe vera;
- aloe tree - agave.
The maximum amount of nutrients contained in a plant older than three years. To get aloe juice, you must follow this algorithm:
- Do not water the plant for 20 days.
- Choose lower green fleshy leaves. Large sheet plates of at least 15 centimeters in length are suitable.
- With a sharp knife, carefully cut the leaves at the very base.
- Wash.
- Dry with a napkin.
- Wrap with foil or a dense dark cloth.
- Refrigerate for 12 to 15 days.
- Store at a temperature of 5 to 7 ° C. At low temperatures, aloe cells begin to produce biostimulants.
- After the specified period, remove the leaves from the refrigerator.
- Inspect, remove the darkened - they are not used.
- Peel the green leaves.
- Grind the leaves into pulp using a knife or blender.
- Squeeze the juice through cheesecloth, folded in several layers.
Simple recipes
With honey and celandine
Ingredients:
- aloe juice: 1 part;
- natural honey: 1 part;
- celandine: 2 - 3 drops.
How to cook and apply: Mix all the ingredients. Instill in each nostril two to three drops three times a day.
With Kalanchoe
Ingredients:
- aloe juice: 2 tablespoons;
- Kalanchoe juice: 2 tablespoons;
- natural liquid honey: 1 teaspoon;
- a pinch of salt.
How to cook and apply: Stir all ingredients until smooth. Instill three drops in each nasal passage three times a day.
With onion
Ingredients:
- aloe juice: 1 tablespoon;
- fresh onion juice: 5 drops.
How to cook and apply: Mix the components. Instill two to three drops in each nasal passage three times a day.
Important: Do not use aloe with onions for children.Contraindications
It is not recommended to treat sinusitis with aloe juice in the following cases:
- pregnancy;
- lactation period;
- severe heart failure;
- serious diseases of the liver and urinary system;
- internal bleeding;
- oncology;
- individual intolerance.
With excessive use of aloe juice or with the use of a low-quality product, adverse reactions are possible in the form of poor health, bouts of vomiting and diarrhea. Before using a medicinal product with aloe, it is advisable to make an allergy test.
We recommend watching a video about contraindications to the use of aloe juice:
When do I need to see a doctor?
Treatment of sinusitis with aloe juice should preferably be agreed with a doctor, especially in acute form. The otolaryngologist will tell you how to combine traditional methods of treatment with traditional medicine.
Sinusitis is a serious disease that, without timely and proper treatment, can go to the periosteum and bone tissue. Aloe juice is highly effective, but it should be used in complex therapy.
Conclusion
Aloe with sinusitis - a natural gentle remedy that does not dry the nasal mucosa and has a wide range of therapeutic effects. It is not at all difficult to independently obtain and use the juice of this plant. The main thing is to properly prepare the raw materials and clearly follow the recipe, not exceeding the indicated dosage. It is advisable to consult a doctor before doing this.