Aloe vera

IN GENERAL:

–Aloe vera an ancient African plant that was known in the past as the "elixir of longevity" because of its nutritional values. Today, it is most popular due to its medicinal properties and application in the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industry. Also nowadays Aloe vera is used for various diseases, burns, asthma, epilepsy, psoriasis...

GROWING AND PLANTING:

-Regarding cultivation, it can be grown in a pot or flower pot, it is very important to know that the plant has a very short root between 20-30 cm and should be planted in a shallower but wider container. It would be best to first put a row of stones in the container you decide on, then sand and finally add soil. It is important that a quarter of the container is filled with compost and drainage material. It is important to note that flower pot, a pot or any container in which to plant this one plant they should have a hole at the bottom from which the water will flow. The ideal temperature is between 20-24 degrees during the day, and between 10-14 at night. Due to the fact that Aloe Vera contains 95 % of water, it should never be kept at a temperature below 5 degrees due to the risk of freezing. It would be best to keep it on the south side of the window because it is the light that is important and important for the size of the plant.

As for watering immediately after planting, it is necessary to water the plant, later watering once a week is sufficient, and when winter comes and during the winter days, watering more than once a month is unnecessary.

Let's not forget to mention fertilizing, it's best to do it in the spring and feed the Aloe Vera with a suitable fertilizer, to encourage its flowering. In addition, if new plants appear, you need to transplant them into another container.

PROPAGATION:

- The simplest way of propagation is by leaf cuttings, it is enough to separate the leaves with part of the stem and plant them. The result should not be expected immediately, because rooting takes up to a month.

LIFETIME AND HARVEST:

- The lifespan of Aloe Vera is on average 12 years. After 4 years, the plant reaches maturity and can be harvested. Plants are harvested every 6-8 weeks by removing the last 3-4 leaves of the plant. The leaves need to be cut at the very base, you also need to be careful not to damage the outer bark.

SOME RECIPES AND USEFUL TIPS:

"Aloe Vera and honey wine cleans the blood, removes harmful substances from the body and strengthens its resistance" - HIDEGARD von BINGEN

- Composition:

- 200 g of Aloe Vera, 100 g of sage leaves, 100 g of water lily root, 100 g of wild rose hips, 200 g of honey with honeycomb and 0.2 l of red wine. First, you need to combine Aloe Vera, sage and watercress root, and then add rosehip and honeycomb honey. When you do that, you need to put it all in a glass container and pour wine over it, mix it well and close it. After 7-10 days of keeping it in a cool place, strain the wine and start consuming it 3-4 times a day by a large spoon.

*FACE LOTION

-Composition:

-50 ml of rose water, 50 ml of glycerin, 50 ml of ALOE juice, 1-2 teaspoons of lemon juice.

Put it all in a glass bottle, shake well. Apply the lotion to wet facial skin with a light massage of the face, and then wash it off with warm water. Apart from facial care, you can use this recipe for many wounds, rashes, burns...

* RECIPE FOR CANCER

-According to the recipe of the Russian doctor Savinsky, who used this plant in a smart and useful way, a medicine is prepared that is used to fight cancer

- Composition:

Grind 300 grams of fresh ALOE in a meat grinder (the older the plant, the better). Mix it with 7 dl of pure red wine and 500 g of chicory, with 400 g of honey with honeycomb and 400 ml of 90% pharmacy alcohol. Put in a dark container with a wide mouth and store in a cool and dark place, never in the refrigerator. After 7 days it can be used. For the first 5 days, 3x1 tablespoon two hours before meals, and for the next 5 days, 3x1 tablespoon an hour before meals.

The medicine according to the mentioned recipe also helps with tuberculosis, asthma, ulcers, rheumatism, cancer...