Let’s see some of the amazing health benefits of Aloe Vera here on this page.
Origin of Aloevera
Aloe Vera, also called as the Plant of Immortality by the ancient Egyptians, is used for its healing properties since time immemorial. Aloe Vera plants are commonly found in the African regions and belong to the family of Xanthorrhoeaceae, known for its succulent or fleshy leaves. This nontoxic plant stores water in its leaves and survives in low rainfall and arid regions. Aloe Vera leaf looks unique; it doesn’t have any stems and the edges of leaves have tiny spikes.
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Aloevera is sold as gel, powder and juice. You can also make fresh aloe juice at home by cutting the leaf and extracting the aloe gel from it. There are different species of the aloe plant, but Aloe Barbadensis Mill is the most popular and widely used variety of aloe vera. The scientific epithet ‘vera’ means true and genuine. So aloe vera derived from the plant will have a tangible impact on the health, hair and skin. You can see your skin glow after using aloe vera, and a glowing skin reflects good health.
Though aloe vera leaves a bitter taste in the mouth when consumed, its inclusion is essential in your diet.
Here we have listed the benefits of Aloe Vera:
Improves Skin
Do you know, consuming a glass of aloe juice once a day could give you flawless, healthy skin. It may be awful as it may taste, the effects of drinking just one glass of juice will have immediate effects on your skin, as Aloe Vera contains collagen, which prevents aging and repairs skin. Aloe Vera has been especially helpful of patients with severe and various skin diseases.
Improves Digestion
It treats constipation and helps in digestion. One spoonful of Aloe gel could help solve your constipation troubles.
Benefits of Aloevera in Burns and Cuts
This bitter gel is also great for burns and cuts.
Boosts Weight Loss and Immunity
Since it takes a time to digest, it uses up energy and helps aid weight loss. The juice of aloe vera regulates the immune system of the body and also helps in detoxification as it has essential anti-oxidants.
For Muscle and Joint Pains:
Applying the gel externally can ease muscle and joint pains. But do not forget to use freshly prepared gel
Benefits of Aloe Vera in Medicines of Cancer
Aloe vera is widely used in the cosmetics and alternative medicine industries, being marketed as variously having rejuvenating, healing, or soothing properties.
Benefits of Aloe Vera in Curing Asthma
Used as a home remedy for asthma, boil some Aloe Vera leaves in a pan of water and breathe the vapor.
Benefits of Aloe Vera in Reducing Cholesterol Level
It is great for maintaining the cholesterol level by reducing triglycerides. Include fresh Aloe juice in your daily diet to maintain your cholesterol level and increase the level of good cholesterol.By reducing cholesterol you are protecting your heart from damage.
Benefits of Aloevera in Kidney Infections
In the Philippines, it is used with milk for kidney infections.
Benefits of Aloe Vera in Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment
Having aloe juice for two weeks can help reduce inflammation in the body like rheumatism, inflammation of ears and eyes and arthritis.
