Cough is common in children and adults. Especially during the off-season, when the body has not yet adapted to the constant change in humidity and air temperature. But even if the cough really indicates the onset of the disease, at its initial stage there is no need to use potent drugs. It is quite possible to get by with proven folk remedies. One of the simplest and most effective is the combination of aloe with cough honey.
Cough reasons
A cough is not always a symptom of an incipient disease. It can also be caused by non-infectious reasons:
too dry or, conversely, humid indoor air;- any foreign body entering the respiratory tract, which, with the help of a cough, the body tries to "push" out;
- substances irritating the larynx or nasopharynx, tobacco smoke (including old);
- neurosis causing laryngeal spasm;
- developmental pathology or trauma of the respiratory organs.
too dry or, conversely, humid indoor air;In these cases, the treatment of cough is symptomatic - depending on the cause, although here a home remedy made from aloe and honey can be useful, as it perfectly relieves irritation and softens the mucous membrane.
The cough may also have allergic causes. Then traditional treatment will not help. Only antihistamines will quickly relieve the attack, and then you will have to go for a consultation with an allergist.
But if the cause of the cough is still an infection that has entered the body through the upper respiratory tract, then treatment with aloe juice with honey can work wonders. But for this, the remedy must be properly prepared and applied practically from the first day of the disease.
Beneficial features
What is the secret and why does the home remedy from aloe and honey work no worse, and in some cases even more effective than pharmaceutical preparations? Of course, in the unique properties of these two ingredients, which, when combined, reinforce each other even more.
Aloe juice has powerful healing properties:
- contains vitamins and antioxidants;
- relieves irritation and inflammation;
- promotes the healing of wounds and microcracks;
- has a strong antibacterial effect;
- enhances immunity and restores mucous membranes.
Honey, which contains enzymes that enhance the action of aloe, works in a similar way. In addition, it is a real pantry containing almost the entire periodic table.
The effectiveness of the medicine with aloe and honey will increase many times over if you thoroughly rinse the throat before using it and ask the child not to swallow the mixture quickly, but to hold it under the tongue or behind the cheek so that it slowly dissolves. In this case, a thin protective film forms on the throat, since aloe juice has enveloping properties. Thanks to this, the cough quickly disappears, as the irritation goes away.
Choosing the best recipe
The success of the aloe and honey combination treatment largely depends on how you decide to prepare them. You can search the recipe on the Internet or use the ones that we offer. They are time-tested and used by our grandmothers.
The main thing is to choose the right aloe leaves, from which the medicine will be prepared. The plant must not be less than three years old. The leaves need to be taken large, fleshy, from the bottom. They are thoroughly washed and cleaned from the dense upper skin with a sharp knife. The juice must be squeezed out immediately before preparation, and the finished medicine must be stored in a tightly sealed glass container in the refrigerator.
- Healing drink recipe. Grind the aloe pulp well and squeeze the juice through several layers of gauze. Combine it with quality honey in equal amounts (it is better to use linden honey or herbs). A teaspoonful of tincture is taken three times a day. It is better not to eat or drink for 20-30 minutes after ingestion. The mixture can be prepared immediately for the whole day. But it retains its healing properties no longer than a day.
Recipe with oil for dry cough. An excellent remedy for dry, painful, unproductive coughs. Can be used for children from six months. To prepare the mixture, you will need 100 g of butter (preferably homemade, ideally ghee), the same amount of honey and aloe juice - 1 tbsp. l. Stir all the components well and take 1 teaspoon 2-3 times a day, preferably after a meal in 30-40 minutes. Store in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours. If the mixture is too much, the next time you can reduce the number of components, maintaining the proportions.- Recipe "Tincture with Cahors". Not only quickly relieves cough, but also improves immunity. However, this medicine can only be used for children over 12 years old, since it contains a small amount of alcohol. Cahors should be chosen of high quality, without dyes and flavors. It is better if it is a good house wine. The tincture is very easy to prepare. You just need to mix well a glass of Cahors, 150 grams of honey and aloe juice - 100 grams in a glass bowl. Then close the lid tightly and put in a dark place. Insist at room temperature for 4 to 7 days. Take 1 teaspoon 30-40 minutes after meals 2-3 times a day. The course is up to 14 days.
Recipe with oil for dry cough. An excellent remedy for dry, painful, unproductive coughs. Can be used for children from six months. To prepare the mixture, you will need 100 g of butter (preferably homemade, ideally ghee), the same amount of honey and aloe juice - 1 tbsp. l. Stir all the components well and take 1 teaspoon 2-3 times a day, preferably after a meal in 30-40 minutes. Store in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours. If the mixture is too much, the next time you can reduce the number of components, maintaining the proportions.
Vodka tincture recipe. Adults can take this tincture by mouth. It is contraindicated for children. But for a warming compress, it is perfect for everyone. For such a tincture, the aloe leaves are not peeled from the skin, but together with it are ground through a meat grinder. Then the same amount of honey and vodka is added, everything is well mixed and placed in a glass dish with a lid. The tincture will be ready in 10-14 days. All this time, it should be stored in a dark place at room temperature, and the jar should be shaken well 2-3 times a day (without opening the lids). Make a compress at night. Moisten gauze folded in several layers in tincture, squeeze and put on the bronchi. Above - cellophane and insulate with cotton wool. Cover with a towel and blanket, leave for 30-40 minutes. Do it only if the body temperature is normal.
Vodka tincture recipe. Adults can take this tincture by mouth. It is contraindicated for children. But for a warming compress, it is perfect for everyone. For such a tincture, the aloe leaves are not peeled from the skin, but together with it are ground through a meat grinder. Then the same amount of honey and vodka is added, everything is well mixed and placed in a glass dish with a lid. The tincture will be ready in 10-14 days. All this time, it should be stored in a dark place at room temperature, and the jar should be shaken well 2-3 times a day (without opening the lids). Make a compress at night. Moisten gauze folded in several layers in tincture, squeeze and put on the bronchi. Above - cellophane and insulate with cotton wool. Cover with a towel and blanket, leave for 30-40 minutes. Do it only if the body temperature is normal.Features and contraindications
Continuous treatment with aloe can last no longer than 14 days, then you must definitely take a break. There are also some contraindications. Aloe juice is not used for any exacerbation of chronic diseases of internal organs, in the presence of benign or malignant tumors, blood clotting disorders.
There is often an allergy to honey, so it should be used, especially for children, for the first time in very small quantities.
When there is a tendency to severe allergic reactions, the test can be carried out on the skin - apply some honey on the wrist and leave it for a couple of hours. In the absence of redness, rashes and other negative reactions, honey can be used. If you have any doubts about the advisability of using the aloe honey treatment - be sure to consult your doctor.
