Aloe vera is a plant that belongs to the lily family. There are more than 300 species, but Aloe barbadensis has the most numerous medicinal properties.
To date, 75 nutrients have been identified in aloe gel. It contains vitamins A, C, E, B1, B2, B3, B6, choline, folic acid, alpha-tocopherol, and beta-carotene. Besides, the gel and leaf extracts improve the absorption of vitamin C and vitamin E.
Aloe vera also provides 19 of the 20 essential amino acids and seven of the eight essential ones. It also contains digestive enzymes. It has been used as a medicine for thousands of years.
It is traditionally used to treat burns, hair loss, acne, skin infections, hemorrhoids, and abdominal pain. It also treats bruises, X-rays, and insect bites.
In modern times, aloe vera has become a home remedy for dry skin, psoriasis, and other skin conditions. Its amazing pharmacological effects include anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antioxidant, antiviral, and antifungal, writes greenmedinfo.com.
It has been proven to help with the following seven conditions:
1.Skin aging
Aloe vera is an exceptional skin remedy. Oral use reduces wrinkles on the face. It increases collagen production which leads to the better structural support of the skin and less wrinkles. It also reduces the activity of genes that cause collagen to be damaged.
2.Psoriasis
Research has found that a cream containing aloe vera is effective in treating psoriasis. Aloe vera cream cured 25 out of 30 patients with psoriasis or 83.3 percent.
3.Cancer
Aloe vera can also prevent and cure skin cancer. A study by the Medical Faculty of the University of Belgrade found that aloe vera and its ingredients inhibit the proliferation of skin cells that accompany skin cancer. The researchers irradiated human skin cells to simulate sun damage and start the process of proliferation that leads to skin tumors. They found that treating the cells with aloe-emodin, an aloe ingredient, significantly stopped the proliferation process. This confirmed the benefit of aloe in stopping the progression of tumor formation after sun exposure. Studies also show that aloe vera can help prevent cervical cancer. The study found that a cream containing aloe vera, curcumin, rates, and amla is an effective and safe therapy for removing HPV infection. In addition, aloe improves the results of cancer treatment. In one study, 240 patients with metastatic tumors were randomly selected to receive standard chemotherapy or chemotherapy with 10 ml of aloe orally three times daily. The group that also received a dose of aloe had significantly better regression of their tumors and a better survival rate of three years.
4. Periodontal diseases
Aloe vera is effective when added to toothpaste and mouthwash. The use of aloe vera juice as a mouthwash also reduces the accumulation of plaque on the teeth. Aloe vera juice is also effective for a number of other dental problems, including gingivitis, mouth ulcers due to radiation and OLP. OLP is a chronic inflammatory condition that affects the mucous membranes in the mouth.
5. Inflammatory bowel disease
Oral intake of aloe vera gel improves the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome in just four weeks.
6. Diabetes
Aloe vera helps lower blood glucose levels. Aloe vera contains a hypoglycemic agent that lowers blood glucose.
7. Wound healing
Applying aloe vera gel to the wound accelerates healing within 24 hours of surgery. The gel is equally effective for treating scabies.
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@Andjela99
I didn't know that this plant was so useful. Good article