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In modern urban homes where every square inch is precious, cultivating medicinal plants on the balcony has become a wise choice for city dwellers to maintain health. Among them, Aloe Vera, with its 'food and medicine from the same source' characteristic, tops the list of home green plant care. This unassuming succulent plant not only purifies the air but also contains over 30 active ingredients, making it an essential natural medicine cabinet for the home.
In-depth Analysis of Aloe Vera's Medicinal Value
Triple Internal Health Concert
1. Detoxification and heat-clearing: The aloin in Aloe Vera can effectively remove free radicals in the body, relieve constipation, and improve digestion. Take 5cm of fresh leaf flesh, juice it, and drink it daily, making sure to peel and de-thorn it and control the dosage.
2. Boosting immunity: Polysaccharides can enhance the activity of macrophages, and a health-boosting porridge made with coix seed is a natural protective barrier during seasonal changes.
3. Beauty and skincare: The golden ratio of vitamin E and amino acids in Aloe Vera can make Aloe Vera and coix seed porridge that lightens freckles and keeps the skin hydrated and elastic.
Five External Therapy Steps
1. Burn first aid: Cut open the leaf, apply the gel and cold compress, which has a pain-relieving effect comparable to professional burn ointment.
2. Acne and scar removal: Mix Aloe Vera juice with tea tree oil in a 3:1 ratio and apply it to stubborn acne marks at night.
3. Oral care: Gargle with fresh juice for 3 minutes to effectively prevent recurrent oral ulcers.
Advanced Aloe Vera Planting Guide
Three Environmental Control Elements
1. Light management: 4-6 hours of diffused light daily, and shade net protection is needed in summer.
2. Water control: Follow the 'dry rather than wet' principle, with a watering cycle of 20-25 days.
3. Temperature threshold: Maintain above 10℃ in winter to avoid frostbite and waterlogging.
Four Steps of Division Propagation
1. Pot-burst judgment: When the side bud reaches 1/3 the height of the mother plant, it can be separated.
2. Tool disinfection: It is recommended to soak garden shears in hydrogen peroxide for 20 minutes.
3. Wound treatment: Leave the cut in a cool and ventilated place to dry for 48 hours or more.
4. Transplanting formula:珍珠岩:腐叶土=1:3 matrix is optimal.
Medicinal Plant Combination Care Plan
It is recommended to form a 'Balcony Medicinal Plant Triangle QU' with mint and perilla: Aloe Vera is responsible for skin care, mint focuses on respiratory health, and perilla focuses on gastrointestinal regulation. The combination of the three can form a health protection net of 1+1+1>3.
From the 'immortal herb' of ancient Egypt to the modern home health guardian, Aloe Vera's medicinal value has been verified over 5,000 years. Through scientific care methods and reasonable compounding, this green plant on the balcony can fully take on the responsibility of basic family medical protection. It is recommended to plant 3-5 different varieties of Aloe Vera (recommended varieties include Curacao, upright, and soap) to build a multi-level health protection system.