The healing wonder of aloe vera plant

 

Although many people are aware of the herbal and medicinal benefits of using aloe vera, they are yet to incorporate its use into their daily lifestyle.

 Aloe vera is a succulent and mucilaginous plant that can grow up to 40 inches in height. Without a stem, its green leaves resemble blades or a sword coming out from a central point. These thick and heavy leaves contain the precious healing gel that provides the medicinal uses of aloe vera. The leaves are notched with small white points. Their orange flowers bloom in the summertime.

This “plant of immortality,” as affectionately dubbed by the Egyptians 6,000 years ago, gained its popularity when Queen Cleopatra applied the gel to her body as part of her beauty regimen. The ancient Greeks also used it to cure everything from baldness to insomnia .

Scientists say this wonder plant can do more than heal skin burns or cuts. From its leaf to the gel inside it, aloe vera has miraculous health benefits for those who know how to use it.

They say that its juice is rich in vitamins, minerals and amino acids. According to the American Chronicle website, drinking just two to four ml of aloe vera juice a day is all one needs to reap its many health benefits.

The scientists state that aloe vera juice has at least six natural antiseptics, which are able to kill mold, bacteria, funguses, and viruses.This plant according to the scientists has potentials to cure killer diseases like HIV/AIDS and cancer.

While various researches are on- going on the potency of this plant that is believed can cure more than 40 disease conditions, we give you some proven health benefits of using aloe vera in your daily routine,

Digestion

According to All4NaturalHealth.com, proponents believe aloe vera juice enhances digestive function by improving the digestive tracts ability to efficiently absorb nutrients. American Chronicle claims that aloe vera juice has anti-fungal, antibacterial and antiviral properties that aid in preventing infection. The juice may also provide relief from diarrhoea, constipation, indigestion, heartburn, ulcers and irritable bowel syndrome and may cleanse the colon.

 Detoxification

Aloe vera juice reportedly detoxifies the body by improving blood circulation and promoting blood cell growth, says All4NaturalHealth.com. The amino acids serine threonine, methionine and molybdeym contained in the juice simultaneously detoxify heavy metals and improve the metabolism of fat, carbohydrates and protein. It also prevents fat from accumulating in the arteries and liver.

Skin

Aloe vera is very versatile. It is your  best bet  for relieving burns from sunlight chemicals or burns from a fire.

However, beyond the emergencies and immediate medicinal uses of aloe vera, it can be added to other ingredients to make soap, facial toners, facial scrubs and masks, after shave, mists, lip balm, salve, tinctures, washes, creams and astringents.

Practitioners use aloe vera juice to treat skin irritations such as ringworm, acne, bedsores, insect bites, skin burns, wounds and skin rashes. It also is effective in treating psoriasis and eczema, as well as in removing dark spots and reducing pigmentation. According to All4NaturalHealth.com, it stimulates collagen and elastin in the skin and is even good for removing stretch marks and pimples. It is an ingredient in many skin lotions for moisturising and nourishing the skin.

Immunity

Aloe vera juice contains carrisyn, which is known for aiding the production of infection-fighting blood cells, thus strengthening the immune system. The juice contains vitamins and minerals that also boosts the body’s immunity.

Weight Control

The high collagen protein content of aloe vera makes it an effective weight loss aid, reports American Chronicle. Drinking the juice daily boosts the metabolism by forcing it to burn extra energy to absorb this protein, thus stimulating weight loss and muscle development.

In every thing, one must exercise caution, the potential side effects of drinking aloe vera juice come from its abuse. The adverse effects of drinking aloe vera gel naturally include low potassium levels, fluid imbalance, abdominal cramps and severe diarrhoea.

 Experts note that diabetics taking medication should take little amounts of the aloe vera juice when drinking it because it naturally lowers blood sugar. They say women who are menstruating, pregnant or trying to conceive should not drink aloe vera juice.

  Also, children should not drink the juice and people suffering from intestinal disorders, abdominal pain, ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease should not drink the juice.

Please consult your physician to determine whether the juice would be appropriate for you.