Aloe for the eyes: how to make drops at home, recipes from juice and honey, treatment of cataracts, glaucoma, barley, halazion, the use of the extract with myopia

Aloe is mainly known as a houseplant. The use of aloe juice has a beneficial effect on the human body.

It is used to cleanse blood and eliminate toxins, strengthen immunity and normalize metabolism, as an antibacterial and anti-inflammatory agent, etc. And about what diseases the eye helps with aloe and cooking recipes will learn from this article.

Useful and medicinal properties of the plant

Chemical composition Due to its rich composition, aloe is an excellent tool for maintaining healthy eyes. He is able to treat and prevent many diseases (about them below), as well as care for the delicate skin of the eyelids and the area around the eyes.

It consists of:

vitamin A, as well as vitamins of groups B, C and E;
trace elements such as potassium, calcium, zinc, phosphorus, manganese, magnesium, copper, iron, selenium;
amino acids;
essential oils;
aloic acid (antibiotic property);
anthrachionins (bactericidal and analgesic property);
tannins;
polysaccharides and monosaccharides;
allantoin;
volatile production.

What diseases does it help?

Aloe can be used for:

treatment of conjunctivitis, cataracts, glaucoma;
vision improvement with myopia and farsightedness;
treatment of inflammation of the mucous membranes of the eye;
improve blood circulation around the eyes;
eliminate wrinkles and dark circles under the eyes.

Can I use at home?

You can use the juice of this plant to treat eye diseases. It is a good alternative to the drugs that are sold in the pharmacy.

Before using aloe juice, consult a specialist. Even with strict adherence to the recipe and the absence of contraindications, it is possible to harm health.

Aloe is used not only in the form of drops, but also as an ointment, lotions or compresses (for how to use compresses, rubbing and other means to reduce joint pain, read here). Aloe recipes and methods for using this plant vary. It all depends on the destination, because different diseases require an individual approach to treatment.

For the preparation of decoctions and infusions, it is advisable to take the lower leaves of aloe. Moreover, the plant itself must be at least 3 years old.

Barley application

How to treat aloe juice with a fairly common disease of barley? To do this, chop 1-2 sheets of aloe and pour boiled water in a ratio of 1:10. Let it brew for an hour. Make lotions three times a day, treating only the affected area (using a piece of cotton wool or a cotton swab).

How to bury with halazion?

You only need freshly squeezed aloe juice. There are several treatment options for halazion at home:

You can dig in the eyes with juice up to 5 times a day for 3-4 drops. After each procedure, gently massage the affected eyelid with your fingertips.
There is also a simpler way - with massage movements, lubricate the site of inflammation with aloe juice 3-5 times a day.
You can also apply a slice of aloe leaf to the affected area for 15 minutes at least 3 times a day.

Juices and infusions for the treatment of purulent diseases can not be heated, this is fraught with the appearance of complications.

Glaucoma Treatment

Aloe leaf should be chopped and pour a glass of hot water. Next, you need to let it brew for 3 hours, and then strain through gauze. Ready infusion washed eyes 3 times a day.

To improve vision with myopia and farsightedness

Aloe juice can be used both for the treatment of myopia and hyperopia, and for maintaining vision in general. We consider in detail each case.

Myopia should be treated comprehensively., taking aloe juice inside and rinsing eyes with infusion.

To extract the juice, you need to cut a few leaves, cut the thorns and chop (you can scroll through a meat grinder). Squeeze the resulting slurry through cheesecloth, squeezing the juice. It is recommended to take it by a teaspoon half an hour before a meal 3 times a day.

To prepare the infusion, the leaves should be washed, remove the thorns and cut into pieces.
Next, aloe should be filled with boiling water, cover and leave for 3 hours.
Ready infusion is filtered through cheesecloth.
The prepared product needs to be washed with a cotton swab in the morning and evening.

The procedure should be carried out daily for 1-2 months.

For the treatment of farsightedness, an oral preparation is prepared based on aloe, honey and Cahors:

It is necessary to wrap 0.5 kg of aloe leaves in foil and put in the refrigerator for 2 weeks.
Then remove the leaves, rinse, cut the thorns and pass through a meat grinder.
0.5 kg of honey and 0.5 l of Cahors are added to this pulp.
Take the drug should be a tablespoon 3-4 times a day before meals, washed down with water.

In general, to maintain vision, you can drink a teaspoon of aloe juice 3 times a day, and before going to bed, instill it in the eyes for 2-3 drops. The duration of the procedure should be no more than 1 month.

How to make honey with cataracts - a recipe

Here drops of aloe juice with the addition of honey will help:

you need to mix 1 teaspoon of fresh honey and aloe juice;
Next, add 1 tablespoon of boiled water to the mixture;
instill eyes with this tool is recommended three times a day for 2-3 drops.

The course of treatment should not exceed 1 month.

If there is an allergic reaction to aloe or other components in the recipe, use should be discontinued.

What plant-based eye drops are available?

Of all the funds for treating eye diseases, the most popular are: Aloe extract according to Fedorov and Aloe extract according to Filatov. Consider each in detail.

Drops of aloe extract according to Fedorov got their name from the outstanding domestic ophthalmologist Svyatoslav Fedorov. He developed a drug that fights eye diseases and prevents their development.

The benefits of the drug:

Contains water saturated with silver ions. It has a healing property.
The second main ingredient is aloe extract itself, which destroys harmful organisms and stimulates the restoration of cells and tissues. In addition, drops contain many auxiliary substances for a complex effect on the organs of vision.
With the help of Fedorov Aloe Extract, you can not only treat diseases such as cataracts, glaucoma, myopia, hyperopia, etc., but also take care of your face and eyelids.

The disadvantage of these drops is that they are difficult to find in a regular pharmacy. In order to purchase a drug, you need to make a purchase through the online resource of the manufacturer or company that delivers this product.

Filatov aloe extract - a tool similar to the previous one. The difference is in a richer composition. In addition to what the above preparation contains, Filatov aloe extract includes volatile and vitamins. Because of this, the drops have a stronger effect and are stored longer.

The disadvantage of this drug is its high cost (up to 700 rubles per 10 ml).

Read about how else to use aloe extract in our material.

Contraindications

The use of aloe juice in the form of drops and lotions for the eyes has no contraindications, except for individual intolerance.

But you should refuse to take the juice inside if there are some diseases or conditions:

with diseases of the liver or kidneys;
with inflammation of the bladder;
with diseases of the cardiovascular system;
during pregnancy or menstruation.

Conclusion

The benefits of aloe are undeniable. It can be used as an alternative treatment for many ailments, including eye diseases in the initial and chronic stages. The use of aloe does not hurt to maintain visual acuity, especially in old age. Therefore, it is worthwhile to have this storehouse of vitamins and minerals on your windowsill in order to use its properties at any time.