Aloe Vera – A Treasure Trove of Health and Beauty
Benefits
A very versatile plant, Aloe Vera, belonging to the
lily family contains natural therapeutic and beautifying properties.
Referred to as a ‘Miracle Plant’, Aloe Vera is widely used in the
preparation of various herbal medicines, cosmetics and beauty products.
The existence of Aloe Vera dates
back to 4500 BC in the ancient book of natural medicines mentioned in the Rig Veda. However, the
first documents regarding use of Aloe Vera was in 1862, in the Egyptian
Papyrus, where the queens to enhance their appearance, used the plant.
There is also reference to the plants medicinal advantages in the Egyptian Roman Greek epoch including the Indian and
Chinese writings.
Aloe Vera – A Treasure Trove of
Nutrients
Aloe Vera comprises of more than
seventy-five effective components, which includes the twenty amino acids and
the eight essential amino acids indispensable for the human body. Besides
these, they also contain certain enzymes effective for metabolic health, essential vitamins, minerals, poly-saccharides that
render immune-stimulating properties along with its magical healing touch. The substances in Aloe Vera such as Salicylic Acid, Saponins and Sterols provide its
analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Aloe Vera Uses
Aloe Vera offers innumerable
benefits. The plant is used for both internal and internal applications.
The lower leaf consists of a host of curative functions.
The gel acquired from the leaf is
helpful for treating various skin ailments such as dermatitis, burns and other
skin disorders. They protect the skin against sunburns, prevent itching and
scratching of the skin, heal wounds and stops bleeding from minor cuts.
They also help cure insect bites blisters and combat any type of skin
allergies.
Aloe Vera reduces triglycerides and
helps maintain healthy cholesterol levels. They provide amazing results for
weight loss by stabilizing the metabolic rate in the body and cutting down
lipid levels besides burning fat.
Aloe Vera used in the form of
medicines is highly beneficial for piles, ulcers, ameneorrhoea and jaundice.
Aloe Vera used as cosmetic and beauty
products offers incredible benefits for the skin. They help moisturise
the skin, gets rid of fine lines, wrinkles, dead cells on the surface of the
skin,rejuvenating the skin keeping them supple and glowing.
They also have a remarkable capacity to remove stretch marks and blemishes
helping the skin retain its soft and smooth texture.
Aloe Vera Benefits for Health
Like most other succulents, Aloe
Vera too contains self-healing properties. Therefore, from ancient times Aloe
Vera has been considered the most incredible herb, superior to garlic, in
offering innumerable benefits.
Eliminates Cancer Tumour
Aloe Vera helps terminate cancer cells and tumors as Polysaccharides,
a substance, found in Aloe Vera with increased production of nitric oxide, a
chemical, with an ability to weaken and reduce cancer tumours. Acemannan, a
phytonutrient found in Aloe Vera has anti-cancer properties with an ability to
quicken the obliteration of cancer cells and tumors. They also help recoup from
lethal cancer treatments.
Cures Radiation Burns
Aloe Vera acts as a curative to
burns obtained from Radiotherapy treatment for cancer. Internal and
external uses of Aloe Vera quicken the healing process and provide immense
relief.
Eases Inflammation
Regular consumption of Aloe Vera
juice for over fifteen days help alleviate symptoms of inflammation in the body
such as rheumatism, arthritis and inflammation of the eyes and ears.
External application of the gel helps ease muscle and joint pain.
Boosts Nourishment
This wonder herb has the capacity to
augment the antioxidant effects of certain vitamins such as vitamins E and
C.This is due to its ability to enhance the quality of blood and help carrying
the essential nutrients and the oxygen efficiently to the body’s tissues and
cells.
Promotes Digestive Health
Polysaccharides provide therapeutic
benefits. Consumption of Aloe Vera juice provides relief from digestional
disorders. It eliminates gastrointestinal disorders such as heart and
acid reflux, stabilises the alkaline acid in the body, prevents symptoms of
irritable bowel syndrome, acts as a laxative and avoids constipation.
Hence, Aloe Vera offers excellent cure for ulcers, Celiac and Crohn’s diseases.
Improve Circulatory Health
A sedentary lifestyle combined with
a diet rich in junk food containing high amounts of salt,
saturated fats and hydrogenated oils lead to clumping of the blood cells leading
to life threatening diseases. These clumps obstruct sufficient supply of oxygen
and other essential nutrients to the cells, tissues and the brain due to an obstruction caused by
clumping of blood cells in the circulatory system. Nevertheless, Aloe Vera
helps ease blood stickiness making the blood less sticky thus promoting
circulatory health.
Regulates Blood Pressure
With its ability to reverse blood
stickiness, and promoting circulatory health by making the blood flow smoothly,
preventing the heart from pumping forcibly Aloe Vera helps lower high blood pressure.
Prevents Heart Attack and Stroke
Since Aloe Vera enhances the quality
of blood by making it less sticky and prevent clumping of the blood cells, they
prevent the risk of developing heart attacks and stroke.
Manage Diabetes
Since Aloe Vera contains
antidiabetic properties, they help manage diabetes by stabilising blood sugar
levels. They also augment circulatory health thus preventing numbness in the
hands and legs, one of the major symptoms of diabetic peripheral neuropathy.
Prevents Cholesterol and Triglycerides
Aloe Vera helps balance blood
chemistry improving the viscosity of the blood. This helps maintain healthy
triglyceride and cholesterol levels, improving cardiac performance.
Protects renal health
According to recent studies Aloe
Vera, is beneficial for particular kinds of renal diseases as they help flush
out excess water from the body. They prevent renal diseases caused by Type 2
diabetes. This was evident in rats with diabetic induced kidney disease
who when ingested with aloe vera showed remarkable improvement in their
condition. They protect the body against the risk of kidney stones by defending
oxalates from invading the body.
Encourages Gynaecological Health
The miracle herb aids healthy functioning
of the uterus and regulates menstruation and cure fibroids and ovarian cysts
with herbal treatment. Since they contain antimicrobic properties, they impede
fungal bacterial and viral infections like herpes and Candida infections
thereby preventing vaginal itching. The plants anti-inflammatory substances
protect against gynaecological related inflammations.
Provides First Aid solution
Aloe Vera comes in handy and acts as
an excellent first aid solution. They make excellent dressing for wounds by
increasing the blood flow, protecting the skin against harmful bacteria and
infections thus hastening the healing process. They also cure third
degree burns, reinstate normal skin and prevent blisters. They protect the
tissue damage from frostbite and protect the skin from the harsh rays of the
skin preventing sunburns.
Treats Skin Ailments
Aloe Vera is very effective in
treating and preventing skin disorders, due to its ability to seep through the
multiple layers of the skin. Therefore, it is beneficial for disorders such as
herpes, eczema, psoriasis, Lichen Planus, dermatitis and skin allergies.
Support Dental Health
Aloe Vera is useful for
strengthening the gums and promoting strong healthy teeth. Most toothpaste
available in the market contains Aloe Vera as the main ingredient therefore
preventing bad breath. As an alternative remedy, massaging the gums and teeth
with Aloe Vera may be very useful.
Aloe Vera Benefits For Beauty
Enhances skin health
Pampering the skin with Aloe Vera
provides wonderful benefits for the skin. Therefore, it is widely used as a main
ingredient in many beauty products and cosmetics to enhance the skin tone.
Moisturiser
The amazing moisturising substances
in the plant provide ample hydration, getting rid of dead cells, keeping the
skin soft, supple and glowing.
Pigmentation
They reduce dark spots pigmentation
dark patchy, dry flaky skin and freckles rendering a healthy glow to the face.
Acne
The anti-inflammatory properties of
Aloe Vera prevent the outbreak of acne and pimples, healing the lesions and the acne
scars effectively.
Wrinkles
Aloe Vera has the capability of
stimulating the production of collagens and elastins, resulting in skin
rejuvenation and reduction of fine lines and wrinkles.
Complexion
Aloe Vera is a wonderful remedy for
removing suntan and for promoting a glowing even complexion devoid of dark
patches.
Antiaging
Aloe Vera revitalises the skin,
prevents ageing by eliminating dead cells and promoting a skin as good as new.
Stretch Marks
Aloe Vera works wonders with stretch
marks by eliminating traces of them.
Nails
A good massage to lacklustre nails
with Aloe Vera helps strengthen and restore their sheen.
Oily skin
Aloe Vera with astringent properties
reduce excessive production of the sebaceous glands thus reducing the oil
production on the face.
Promotes luscious locks
Alopecia
The best treatment for hairloss Aloe
Vera containing anti-inflammatory properties cure alopecia and reduces
hairloss.
Hair growth
Aloe Vera increases hair growth and stimulates growth in balding
areas.
Moisturiser
Application of Aloe Vera gel
strengthens and moisturises the hair root preventing dry flaky scalp.
Conditioner
Aloe Vera acts as an excellent
conditioner and keeps the luscious locks manageable and attractive.
Dandruff
Aloe Vera is an excellent remedy for
treating dandruff. Massaging aloe Vera gel to the affected parts besides
reducing prevents further occurrence.
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