ALOE VERA AND ITS BENEFITS

HIGHLIGHTS:-

1.     Aloe Vera is a popular medicinal plant that people have used for thousands of years. It is also called a FIRST-AID plant as it heals wounds.
2.        Aloe Vera is known for its thick, pointed, and fleshy green leaves, which may grow to about 12–19 inches (30–50 centimeters) in length.
3.        Each leaf contains a slimy tissue that stores water, and this makes the leaves thick. This water-filled tissue is the “gel” that people associate with Aloe Vera products.
4.         Aloe Vera gel is widely known to relieve sunburn and help heal wounds.
5.         The gel contains most of the beneficial bioactive compounds in the plant, including vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and antioxidants. 
 BENEFITS OF ALOE VERA:-


·   It has antioxidant and antibacterial properties
·   Aloe Vera is known for its antibacterial, antiviral, and antiseptic properties. This is part of why it may help heal wounds and treat skin problems.
·  It accelerates wound healing
·  People most often use Aloe Vera as a topical medication, rubbing it onto the skin rather than consuming it. Used in treating sores, and particularly burns, including sunburn. It also helped prevent redness, itching, and infections.
·   It reduces dental plaque
·   Tooth decay and diseases of the gum are very common health problems.
·    Aloe Vera is effective in killing the plaque-producing bacterium Streptococcus mutans in the mouth, as well as the yeast Candida albicans.
·   It helps treat canker sores
·     Studies have shown that aloe vera treatment can accelerate the healing of mouth ulcers.
·      In the study, Aloe Vera gel not only accelerated the healing of mouth ulcers but also reduced the pain associated with them.
·      It reduces constipation
·    Aloe Vera may also help treat constipation.
·   This time it is the latex, not the gel that provides the benefits. The latex is a sticky yellow residue present just under the skin of the leaf.

· It lowers blood sugar levels.

(Aloe Vera juice taken with amala juice is good for diabetics.)
·   People sometimes use Aloe Vera as a remedy for diabetes. This is because it may enhance insulin sensitivity and help improve blood sugar management.
Helps in weight reduction.
   Teeth and gums
 Aloe vera in tooth gels is as effective as toothpaste in fighting cavities.
   Protection from ultraviolet (UV) irradiation
    Protection from skin damage after radiation therapy
    Aloe vera reduced depression and improved memory.
Skincare
You can use aloe vera to keep your skin clear and hydrated. It is an effective face moisturizer and pain reliever. It reduces SUNBURN. It may improve skin and prevent wrinkles.

Potential to fight breast cancer
It has the potential in slowing the growth of breast cancer. However, more studies are needed to further advance this theory.
An alternative to mouthwash
Researchers found aloe vera extract to be a safe and effective alternative to chemical-based mouthwashes. The plant’s natural ingredients, which include a healthy dose of vitamin C, can block plaque. It can also provide relief if you have bleeding or swollen gums.
Heartburn relief
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a digestive disorder that often results in heartburn. A 2010 review suggested that consuming 1 to 3 ounces of aloe gel at mealtime could reduce the severity of GERD. It may also ease other digestion-related problems. The plant’s low toxicity makes it a safe and gentle remedy for heartburn.
Good for HAIR
Apply on hair with coconut oil and massage on the scalp and leave for 2 to 3 hours. It stops hair-fall.


It purifies BLOOD & improves hemoglobin.
It helps in healing CRACKED HEELS.
It helps in controlling HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE.
It improves IMMUNITY. (Take 2 to 3 tbs of aloe vera gel on empty stomach).

Aloe Vera is widely used today in:
Food
Cosmetics.
Food supplements.
Herbal remedies.

Summary:-
Aloe vera has a range of therapeutic properties, especially as an ointment for the skin and gums.
People can use bottled aloe vera gel or take it directly from the leaf of an aloe plant. Aloe vera juice has different uses than aloe vera gel.
Oral options should contain decolorized whole leaf extract of aloe vera to minimize risk.
A person should always speak to a doctor before using aloe products to treat a condition.

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