Aloe
(often called aloe vera) produces two substances, gel and latex,
which are used for medicines.
Aloe gel is the clear, jelly-like
substance found in the inner part of the aloe plant leaf. Aloe latex
comes from just under the plant's skin and
is yellow in color.
Some aloe products are made from the whole
crushed leaf, so they contain both gel and latex.
The aloe that is
mentioned in the Bible is an unrelated fragrant wood used as
incense.
1. Detoxifying
Aloe
vera juice is crammed full of amino acids, vitamins and minerals
making it one of nature’s most effective cleansers.
‘It can help
strengthen digestion and rid the body of any nasty waste, thus
detoxifying the body naturally,’ says Sebastian.
‘Its main
property is to be soothing, cooling and moistening which helps to
clear inflammatory and irritating heat, such as in menopause, plus
inflammatory skin and digestive problems, such as acne, rosacea and
IBS.’
2.Cardiovascular Health
There
hasn’t been a lot of studies conducted on aloe’s effect on
cardiovascular health, but there has been some research to show that
aloe vera extract injected into the blood, greatly multiplies the
oxygen transportation and diffusion capabilities of the red blood
cells.
According to a study published in the 2000 issue of the
British Medical Journal, beta sitosterol helps to lower cholesterol.
By regulating blood pressure, improving circulation and oxidation of
the blood, lowering cholesterol, and making blood less sticky, aloe
vera juice may be able to help lower the risk of heart disease.
3.Weight Loss – A Secondary effect
Improving your digestion, and
detoxifying your body will have a secondary effect of promoting
weight loss because when you start to improve your digestion you
naturally eliminate more efficiently, which is a primary way that we
all detoxify – through our bowels.
This will lighten your toxic
load on your body and will give you more energy.
4.Hair growth
Full
of natural vitamins and enzymes that can directly promote healthy
hair.
5.Great for the Skin
Because
of aloe’s well-known healing properties for the skin, aloe is one
of the primary compounds used in the cosmetic industry.
It is a known
vulnerary, (meaning it helps heal wounds) and is great for applying
topically to burns, abrasions, psoriasis and even to bug bites. Aloe
acts as an analgesic, acting to help relieve pain of wounds.
It’s feels especially good to cut a stem of aloe, place it in the
fridge and rub it on sun burnt skin – the immediate soothing effect
feels like an absolute lifesaver.
Aloe is also an antipruritic: A
substance that relieves or prevents itching. Aloe vera is an
astringent: which causes the contraction of body tissues, typically
used to reduce bleeding from minor abrasions.
Due to aloe’s high
water content (over 99% water) it is a great way to hydrate,
moisturize and rejuvenate the skin and fits within my general
guideline: “Don’t put anything on your skin that you wouldn’t
eat!” Aloe increases the elasticity of the skin making it more
flexible through collagen and elastin repair.
Aloe is an emollient,
helping to soften and soothe the skin. It helps supply oxygen to the
skin cells, increasing the strength and synthesis of skin tissue and
induces improved blood flow to the skin through capillary dilation.
6. An easy way to boost your vitamin and mineral intake
Aloe
vera juice is packed with vitamins A, C, E, B1, B2, B3, B6, B12 and
folic acid. It’s also rich in minerals like calcium, magnesium,
zinc, iron, selenium and potassium. Sounds pretty good, right?
7.Lowers cholesterol and blood sugar
There
is some evidence to suggest aloe vera lowers cholesterol and has a
positive effect on blood sugar levels, meaning it can be useful for
treating diabetes and obesity.
8.Helps with Digestion
Poor
digestion is related to many diseases. A properly functioning
digestive tract is one of the keys and foundations of health.
Aloe is
known to soothe and cleanse the digestive tract and help improve
digestion.
The interesting thing about taking aloe internally is
that, because it is an adaptogen, it helps with either constipation
or diarrhea, helping to regulate your elimination cycles in whatever
way you need.
It’s been a great remedy for people with
problems such as irritable bowel syndrome as well as acid reflux.
Aloe also helps to decrease the amount of unfriendly bacteria and in
our gut keeping your healthy intestinal flora in balance.
Aloe is
also a vermifuge, which means it helps to rid the body of intestinal
worms.
Conclusion
Aloe medications can be taken by mouth or applied to the skin. Aloe gel is taken by mouth for osteoarthritis, bowel diseases including ulcerative colitis, fever, itching and inflammation, and as a general tonic.
It is also used for stomach ulcers, diabetes,asthma, and for treating some side effects of radiation treatment.
But most people use aloe gel topically, as a remedy for skin conditions including burns, sunburn, frostbite, psoriasis, and cold sores. Some people also use aloe gel to help surgical wounds and bedsores heal faster.
But most people use aloe gel topically, as a remedy for skin conditions including burns, sunburn, frostbite, psoriasis, and cold sores. Some people also use aloe gel to help surgical wounds and bedsores heal faster.
There is some science supporting these uses. Some chemicals in aloe gel seem to be able to increase circulation in the tiny blood vessels in the skin, as well as kill bacteria. Together, these effects suggest that aloe gel might be effective in speeding wound healing.
But it’s too early to come to that conclusion. Evidence is contradictory. One study suggests that aloe gel may actually delay wound healing.
Some people take aloe latex by mouth, usually for constipation. Less often, aloe latex is used orally for epilepsy, asthma, colds, bleeding, absence of menstrual periods,colitis, depression, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, hemorrhoids, varicose veins, bursitis, osteoarthritis, and glaucoma and other vision problems.
Some people take aloe latex by mouth, usually for constipation. Less often, aloe latex is used orally for epilepsy, asthma, colds, bleeding, absence of menstrual periods,colitis, depression, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, hemorrhoids, varicose veins, bursitis, osteoarthritis, and glaucoma and other vision problems.
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