Amazing benefits of aloe vera
Aloe vera (Aloe spp) is a plant with fleshy leaves. There are over 240 different species of Aloe vera plants, mainly growing in dry regions of Africa, Asia, Europe, America, and various parts of India, including Gujarat.
Although Aloe vera is a member of the Lily family, it has many cactus-like characteristics. This unique plant also belongs to a larger plant family called “Xeroids.”
The Aloe vera leaf contains an amazing array of over 75 nutrients and 200 active compounds, including 20 minerals, 18 amino acids, and 12 vitamins. Aloe vera benefits for skin, hair, and health are widely known, and it is often used in natural beauty and wellness products.
Aloe vera, a native of Africa is also known as the “Lily of the desert”, the “plant of immortality”, and the “medical plant”. The name is derived from the Arabic word “Alloeh” meaning “bitter” because of the bitter liquid found in the leaves. In the 1500 B.C. Egyptians recorded the use of this herbal plant in treating burns, infections and parasitic diseases.
Extensive research since the 1930’s has shown that the clear gel has a dramatic ability to heal wounds, ulcers and burns by putting a protective coating on the affected areas and speeding up the healing rate.
Aloe vera has medical and cosmetics benefits
Aloevera contains at least three anti-inflammatory fatty acids that are helpful for the stomach, small intestine and colon.
It naturally alkalizes digestive juices to prevent over acidity – a common cause of indigestion.
Laxative effect of Aloe Vera:
Aloe Vera is a natural laxative nature. It contains potential laxative content, which increases water in the intestine and mucus in the intestine thus increasing peristaltic movement.
It increases the bowel’s natural movement thereby helping in easy excretion.
Skin moisturizing Aloe Vera :
Plant leaf has Mucopolysaccharides present in them which help in binding moisture to the skin. It has an anti-aging effect, aloe vera help in reducing wrinkle on the face and makes skin smooth.
There have been claims that aloe vera gel can shield skin from radiation harm.
Although its precise function is unknown, aloe vera gel administration causes the skin to produce the antioxidant protein metallothionein, which scavenges hydroxyl radicals and inhibits the inhibition of glutathione peroxidase and superoxide dismutase in the skin.
Aloe vera may be helpful in controlling the symptoms of skin psoriasis due to its soothing and healing properties. The use of Aloe vera gel may be helping in reducing skin rash and psoriasis
Aloe vera on Dry Skin benefits:
Healing properties of aloe vera benefit in the regeneration and healing of the skin in minor wounds and cuts.
There is a lot of a number of good aloe vera beauty products available.
Aloe Vera Antiseptic:
Aloe contains an antiseptic agent which Effects inhibitory action on fungi, bacteria and viruses.
Does Aloe Vera have Anti Inflammatory effect?
The cyclooxygenase pathway is blocked by aloe vera, which also lowers the amount of prostaglandin E2 produced from arachidonic acid. C-glucosyl chromone, a new anti-inflammatory molecule, was recently discovered in gel extracts.
Common Use :
Aloevera supplements can be used for peptic ulcers and for gastrointestinal problems. Aloevera has a moisturizing effect on the skin.