Aloe, honey and Cahors: healing properties of tincture, recipes and contraindications
You can cope with a cold and a number of other infectious diseases with the help of a special tincture. For its preparation, honey, aloe and Cahors are used. This article will tell you more about the healing properties of this remedy, contraindications and recipes for its preparation.
Application history
A tincture made from aloe, honey and Cahors belongs to traditional medicine. Experts who practice the use of natural and herbal remedies for the treatment of various conditions note that such a healing drink allows you to cope with the symptoms of a wide variety of diseases.
All the components that make up this natural medicine have been used in traditional medicine for a long time. Each of them individually has beneficial properties for the body. The combination of these three components contributes to the fact that the effect on the body is enhanced many times over.
An important ingredient in wine-honey tincture is honey. The exact date of extraction of the first portion of honey is unknown. However, scientists note that people began to extract wild honey more than 15 thousand years ago. In Spain, a rock painting was found, which is an indirect confirmation of this fact. Honey was so fond of ancient people that it began to be mined constantly.
Gradually, as civilization developed, apiaries began to appear. It is believed that the first beehives were made by the ancient Greeks.The inhabitants of Hellas appreciated this sweet product so much that they widely used it in everyday life. Honey was used not only for making various desserts, but also for cosmetic and even medicinal purposes.
Since ancient times, obtaining honey was considered quite profitable production. People who were engaged in the extraction of this beekeeping product had a good income. Interestingly, the inhabitants of Ancient Rome considered bees to be “ownerless flying animals.” Honey was also valued in Russia. It was used to prepare a huge number of infusions, decoctions, and was also used in the preparation of wedding pastries. Intoxicated drinks based on honey quickly became popular and were prepared for almost every significant event.
Another component of a useful honey-wine tincture is aloe. This plant has been used since ancient times to treat many diseases, including those that are quite difficult to treat with pharmaceutical preparations. Aloe is a frequent "resident" of many apartments and houses. This plant is quite unpretentious and does not require too frequent watering.
Most scientists find it difficult to answer the question of when people first began to grow aloe. Dates of "acquaintance" of representatives of an ancient civilization with this plant are always approximate. So, it is believed that for the first time people learned about aloe more than 2000 BC. e. This plant is so unpretentious that it can survive well even in very dry regions.
Interestingly, drawings depicting this plant were found on some tombs of the pharaohs. The inhabitants of Ancient Egypt believed that this green plant was able to "grant immortality." There is even a scientific theory that aloe was used to carry out the embalming of the bodies of the dead.
Botanists disagree on where the homeland of aloe is located. Most scientists note that chir can be considered the modern territories of the Arabian Peninsula and Barbados. It is worth noting that this plant currently grows in various countries.
Interestingly, priests and ancient Aesculapius began to use aloe. The plant has been used to treat various serious ailments. So, the juice from the green leaves of this plant began to be used for the preparation of various potions that help cure tuberculosis and other dangerous diseases.
The third component that is part of the tincture is Cahors. This alcoholic drink has been known for a long time. This drink is recognized even by the Orthodox Church and has a symbolic meaning. The wine owes its name to the city of Cahors, located in France. It is popular because it grows various varieties of grapes, including those from which Cahors is made. It is believed that Cahors as a drink was brought to Russia by the ancient Orthodox Greeks. Representatives of the Russian Church bought it from foreign merchants. In ancient historical documents, one can find records that only in the 17th century were varieties of sweet grapes brought to Russia, from which Cahors was subsequently made. At first, it was grown only near monasteries.
The popularity of Cahors in Russia gradually grew. So, the Russian monarch Mikhail Fedorovich issued an order that Cahors must be present on the royal table. Gradually, it began to be used not only on the occasion of church events, but also during weddings, commemorations, as well as important family holidays.
Since ancient times, people have noted that Cahors is not just an alcoholic drink.They believed that it helps to get rid of many diseases. They were also convinced that its use helps protect against epidemics. As far back as the 17th century, church ministers emphasized the importance of drinking quality wine. So, they said that the wine should not "should not be sour, spicy, not moldy and somehow not disgusting."
Wines that had a sweet taste, a beautiful dark red color and no sediment were especially valued. In historical documents there is evidence that even in the XVII-XVIII centuries there were cases of falsification of Cahors. The use of such alcoholic beverages often led to death.
Cahors is able to have a general strengthening effect on the body. So, the use of this drink helps to restore strength and performance. Cahors has been used since ancient times for the treatment of severe bedridden patients. A sick person, who, due to his illness, was forced to spend almost all the time in bed, was given a little Cahors. This helped the sick person to feel better.
Indications for use
In order to understand under what diseases you can take honey-wine tincture, you should pay attention to the effect of all the components that make up its composition on the body. Honey-wine tincture, when used correctly, can help get rid of the adverse symptoms of colds, tuberculosis, and also improve digestion. Honey, which is part of this medicine, has the following effects on the body:
- helps to strengthen the immune system, improving the functioning of the immune system;
- normalizes the overall tone, providing a general strengthening effect;
- helps to improve mood and favorably affects the functioning of the nervous system;
- affects the processes of digestion of food, stimulating the work of cells of the organs of the gastrointestinal tract.
Experts recommend using honey infusions not only for the treatment of certain chronic diseases, but also for the prevention of dangerous pathologies. Honey contains a huge variety of vitamins and minerals that help improve the functioning of the heart and brain.
People who love to eat this sweet natural product of beekeeping, according to statistics, get sick less.
Aloe contains a huge amount of components useful for the body. Among the most significant components are the following:
- vitamin C;
- B vitamins;
- beta carotene;
- vitamin E.
Scientists note that this plant with juicy, fleshy leaves contains more than 200 different biologically active components that improve the functioning of the body. It is believed that for the preparation of honey-wine tincture it is better to use aloe leaves, which are already 3 years old. This plant contains more useful substances that improve the condition of the body.
Interestingly, aloe contains various amino acids, many of which are essential for the human body. These components are actively used by body cells for the normal course of all cellular processes. Essential amino acids are also a kind of "building" material and are used by the body to form new cells.
Scientists have found that the use of aloe helps to improve regenerative processes.They note that the useful components that make up aloe contribute to the fact that the processes of cellular regeneration (recovery) begin to occur in the body several times faster. This effect contributes to the fact that healthy cells appear in the human body, and the growth of malignant cells slows down.
The following substances were found in the leaves of this plant:
- natural sugars - fructose and glucose;
- polysaccharides;
- amino acids, including essential ones;
- vegetable acids (malic, citric, succinic and others);
- essential oil;
- esters;
- components with phytoncidal action;
- tannins;
- flavonoids;
- allantoin.
Another ingredient in honey-wine tincture is Cahors. Quality wine contains many substances that have a beneficial effect on the body. Grape drink contains a lot of nicotinic acid - a substance that can positively affect the walls of blood vessels. Nicotinic acid not only helps to strengthen the walls of the arteries, but also slows down the processes of pathological thrombosis. This alcoholic drink also helps people who have worked hard. Intense debilitating physical labor leads to depletion of the body's reserves and severe fatigue. The use of a small amount of cahors helped to quickly restore strength and cope with the symptoms of fatigue.
Given the beneficial properties of each individual ingredient that is part of the tincture, it is possible to determine the indications for taking it. So, experts practicing traditional medicine techniques note that this drink is effective in the following diseases:
- ARI and SARS;
- flu
- tuberculosis;
- chronic bronchitis;
- inflammatory pathologies of the female genital organs, including uterine myoma;
- lung diseases, including pneumonia.
The combination of biologically active substances that are part of the tincture ensures that it can be used quite successfully for the treatment of various diseases (both acute and chronic) accompanied by cough. Taking such a therapeutic drink will help a sick person more easily expectorate sputum, which will help reduce coughing, as well as the gradual regeneration of inflamed mucous membranes of the respiratory tract.
Traditional medicine experts point out that wine-honey tincture with aloe treats cancer. They recommend using it for people who suffer from cancer. However, it should be noted that doctors of official medicine are rather skeptical about this opinion. They note that the treatment of malignant diseases with traditional medicine alone should not be carried out, as this can lead to an aggravation of the situation and possible tumor growth. Tincture of honey, Cahors and aloe useful for immunity. Honey and aloe contain components that have a pathogenic effect against certain dangerous microorganisms. The course of taking such a tincture is a good treatment for bacterial and viral infections.
In order to prevent respiratory diseases, especially in the cold season, when the incidence of colds and flu increases sharply, you can use wine-honey tincture. It should be drunk, observing the daily and single dosages. It is important to remember that in moderation this drink is considered a medicine, but in large quantities it can become poison.
What could be the harm?
The reviews of many people indicate that after the course use of wine and honey tincture with aloe, their well-being has improved significantly. They also note that the "side effects" of such therapy was increased efficiency and energy, as well as good mood. Many people who drank wine-honey tincture with aloe also note that while taking it, their sleep improved. However, this drink may not be for everyone. There are a number of contraindications for its use. Doctors note that alcohol is part of this medicine. The presence of this component significantly increases the list of contraindications. So, you should not drink wine-honey tincture with aloe when:
- the presence of allergies or individual intolerance to the individual components that make up the drink;
- pancreatitis;
- alcohol addiction;
- pregnancy and lactation;
- hepatitis and cirrhosis of the liver;
- chronic pathologies of the kidneys;
- heart or kidney failure;
- peptic ulcer of the stomach and duodenum.
This drink is also contraindicated for people who have undergone cholecystectomy (removal of the gallbladder). Childhood is another contraindication for the use of such a tincture. Before starting treatment, adults should always consult a doctor.
People who drive vehicles should remember that the composition of the tincture includes wine. The use of such a drink can lead to the fact that the level of alcohol in the blood will be elevated.
How to cook?
Making wine-honey tincture with aloe is not difficult at all. To do this, you just need to prepare all the ingredients and be patient.In order for it to be as useful as possible, only high-quality products should be chosen for its preparation. Also, before preparing this medicinal drink, you should pay attention to the following recommendations.
- Use only honey that has a liquid consistency. If it is already old or improperly stored, then sugar crystals appear in it. Such a product should be slightly warmed up before use. It is still advisable to use fresh honey, as it contains more biologically active components.
- When choosing a Cahors, pay attention to where it was made. Try to choose drinks that are produced by large enterprises. This will reduce the risk of buying counterfeit products.
- Before picking the leaves from aloe, the necessary preparation of the medicine, do not water the plant for 8-12 days. In this case, its juice will contain more useful components.
The classic recipe for making tincture is quite simple. To do this, these three ingredients must be mixed in certain proportions. To prepare a drink, you need to take:
- honey - 1 part;
- crushed aloe leaves - 1 part;
- Cahors - 2 parts.
Aloe leaves can be ground in many ways, for example, using a conventional meat grinder or blender. All ingredients of the mixture should be mixed well with each other and left to infuse. The drink should be kept for 7-10 days in a dark, cool place.
Ready tincture experts of traditional medicine recommend using 1 tablespoon three times a day. It is better to do this ½ hour before a meal. The course of application of the tincture depends on the initial pathology.So, in the treatment of colds, for example, this tincture in the standard dosage indicated above should be taken for 5-7 days. The composition of wine-honey tincture with aloe may vary. Some people add a little lemon or citrus juice to the drink when preparing it. They believe that such lemon additives give the finished drink a little sourness and improve its flavor.
To improve the well-being of patients with tuberculosis, a wine-honey tincture prepared according to the following recipe is suitable. For its preparation you will need:
- honey - 140-160 g;
- aloe juice - 140-160 ml;
- Cahors - 260 ml.
All ingredients must be mixed together, and then poured into a storage container. To do this, it is better to use dark glass containers. The medicine should be infused for 6-7 days. It is necessary to use tincture 3-4 times a day, one tablespoon 35-40 minutes before meals.
For the base of honey and Cahors, you can prepare another version of the medicinal tincture. It is suitable for the treatment of chronic diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, as it contributes to the normalization of digestion processes. In order to make such a drink, take:
- aloe leaves (crushed) - ½ kg;
- honey - 210 g;
- Cahors - ½ liter.
Mix all the ingredients thoroughly and pour into a container for infusion. The healing tincture will be ready in a week. You need to use it for 1 tbsp. l. three times a day half an hour before meals. One course of such home therapy should be 1-1.5 months.
During the period of colds and acute respiratory infections, you can prepare wine-honey tincture with aloe to improve immunity.The use of such a healthy drink will help strengthen the protective properties of the body against various infections. To prepare this recipe you will need:
- Cahors - 340-360 ml;
- honey - 240 g;
- aloe juice - 120 ml.
All ingredients must be mixed thoroughly. It is necessary to insist the tincture within 6-7 days. Take a prophylactic for colds and flu should be 1 tbsp. l. 2-3 times a day for two weeks.
In the next video you will find a recipe for this general tonic.