Influenza is one of the most common seasonal ailments. It affects a large part of the population and creates discomforts of various kinds, from the nose that drips, to coughs, from high fever to joint pains. To combat symptoms and prevent flu, aloe vera is a valuable ally that naturally helps the affected person.

Aloe vera and flu: let’s fight it from the inside

The intake of aloe vera in the form of teas or syrup is a godsend to prevent the flu and to strengthen the immune system by helping it fight viruses and bacteria. Aloe vera gel is rich in vitamins, especially those in group B. The most interesting is certainly vitamin B5 which increases the body’s defenses. Another chemical component present in the aloe is the acemannan. This helps to strengthen the body when it is weakened due to both the diseases and the use of medicines that are taken. This substance performs a very interesting action, produces an immune reaction that stimulates the cells to fight external agents that cause discomfort to the body.

One of the most effective remedies is the herbal tea of aloe vera:

• 30 ml of aloe vera gel
• ½ tablespoon of eucalyptus leaves
• ½ tablespoon of lime leaves
• 250 ml of water

Preparing the aloe vera tea against the flu is very simple. First, heat up the water. In a cup mix the leaves of lime and eucalyptus and pour over the boiling water. Leave to infuse for 10-12 minutes covering with a saucer. When it is lukewarm, pour aloe vera into the infusion and mix well. You can sweeten it to taste.

The herbal tea of aloe vera against the flu should be drunk 2-3 times a day and is perfect to combat nasal congestion and strong cough, both dry and oily.

Aloe vera and flu: let’s fight it from the outside

When the flu attacks us, the cold is one of the worst symptoms. It does not allow us to breathe well, to sleep, sometimes it is so congesting that it is difficult to talk and eat. Blowing the nose repeatedly, one of the most common consequences is the reddening of the skin surrounding the area that goes from the lips to the nose and to the sides of the same. The skin looks very red, rough and even dry. It burns a lot in contact with creams and gets worse and worse.

To alleviate this nuisance, aloe vera is excellent. Unlike face creams, aloe gel is free of chemical ingredients and preservatives. Thanks to its healing, nourishing and moisturizing action, it helps to relieve symptoms instantly and speeds up the healing process. It can also be applied several times a day without any restrictions. Obviously, to be really effective it is good to use a pure aloe gel.

Simply apply the gel to the affected area and let it absorb from the skin. Being devoid of perfumes will not cause any discomfort given the proximity to the nose and can also be used by the most sensitive subjects who have a low tolerability towards creams.