Aloe Vera and its health benefits
Aloe vera and its medicinal benefits
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       As we all know, aloe vera has its benefits in the medical line over a thousands of years in many cultures. We know the plant as the wonder plant being a remedy to many disease to our body but we never make an effort to learn the wonders thos plant can actually do!
       Aloe vera or "Aloe Barbadensis" is a plant which originated in North Africa and spread to the fertile lands with mild climate. Its physical aspect is similar to that of the cactus; the thick rind hides a succulent core formed mostly of water. Though this plant origenated from North Africa, it actually grows all around the world which is why in many cultures, aloe vera if one of their remedy.
        The most oftenly used substance from this herb is the aloe gel, a thick viscid liquid found in the interior of the leaves. The leaves are used in the treatment of burns and the aloine - a bitter milky yellowish liquid is used as a laxative. The herb contains: 20 minerals (Calcium, Magnesium, Zinc, Chromium , Selenium), 12 vitamins (A, B, C, E, folic acid), 20 aminoacids from the 22 which are necessary to the human body, over 200 active components including enzymes and polysaccharides. How amazing is this herb! It gives us practically all the minerals we need for our body.
           We shall move on to presenting the main effects that the herb has over the human body: it toughens up the immune system owing to the 23 peptides contained by the aloe vera, it accelerates and regulates the methabolism, purifies the human body from toxins, bringing about a feeling of calm. Moreover, aloe vera has an antiseptic effect (by distroying the bacterias, viruses and fungi), disinfectant capabilities and can also stimulate the cell-renewing process. Aloe vera nourishes and supports the digesting of aliments. Cutting across the human organism, aloe vera manages to bring the human body to a general balanced state.
       Aloe vera has proved its efficiency from the simplest allergies to the treatment of wounds and skin infections and even to its usage in alleviating more serious afflictions. With the help of this herb a wide variety of internal and external afflictions are controlled, like asthma, virosis, arthritis, arthrosis, gingivitis, bronchitis, pharyngitis, intestinal inflamations, constipations, obesity, sprains, muscle strains, cutaneous inflamations. The efficiency of the herb was also proven in the cases of anemia, deficiency illnesses, insomnia and depressions and the B-sisterole from the Aloe vera brings about the lowering of the cholesterol level. Also, this herb is used for controlling the side effects of chemotherapy and radiation therapy, diabetes, hepatitis and pancreatitis and multiple sclerosis.Â
      This herb is one of the main attractions of the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries and also the most widely used ingredient which contains vitamins and minerals. Aloe vera gel also contains B-sisterole, a powerful anti-inflammatory and anti-cholesterol formulas and lupeol, a strong antiseptic tranquilizer. The aloe-based lotions and gels are used as protections against the uv ray and as a remedy against sunburns. Ointments having aloe as a main ingredient moist the skin and protect it against bug stings and scratches. Furthermore, the aloe-based ointment is efficient in treating acne. Owing to its proprieties, Aloe vera was incorporated in the composition of deodorants.
      What should be noted is the fact that this herb can be also administrated internl due to its high nourishing influence. When we mix aloe vera mixed with other fruits, aloe vera can be ingested as an excellent natural beverage rich in vitamins and minerals. Also, it is recommended that it is ingested during travels to prevent dehydration.
 In a nutshell, aloe vera has given our ancestors one of the best remedy and this medicine has been brought down through generations. Aloe vera has been proven a good medication to human body. It can be applied and used for every other type of disease. I think we should start planting aloe vera in our backyards!
                                                             -Raksha-
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       As we all know, aloe vera has its benefits in the medical line over a thousands of years in many cultures. We know the plant as the wonder plant being a remedy to many disease to our body but we never make an effort to learn the wonders thos plant can actually do!
       Aloe vera or "Aloe Barbadensis" is a plant which originated in North Africa and spread to the fertile lands with mild climate. Its physical aspect is similar to that of the cactus; the thick rind hides a succulent core formed mostly of water. Though this plant origenated from North Africa, it actually grows all around the world which is why in many cultures, aloe vera if one of their remedy.
        The most oftenly used substance from this herb is the aloe gel, a thick viscid liquid found in the interior of the leaves. The leaves are used in the treatment of burns and the aloine - a bitter milky yellowish liquid is used as a laxative. The herb contains: 20 minerals (Calcium, Magnesium, Zinc, Chromium , Selenium), 12 vitamins (A, B, C, E, folic acid), 20 aminoacids from the 22 which are necessary to the human body, over 200 active components including enzymes and polysaccharides. How amazing is this herb! It gives us practically all the minerals we need for our body.
           We shall move on to presenting the main effects that the herb has over the human body: it toughens up the immune system owing to the 23 peptides contained by the aloe vera, it accelerates and regulates the methabolism, purifies the human body from toxins, bringing about a feeling of calm. Moreover, aloe vera has an antiseptic effect (by distroying the bacterias, viruses and fungi), disinfectant capabilities and can also stimulate the cell-renewing process. Aloe vera nourishes and supports the digesting of aliments. Cutting across the human organism, aloe vera manages to bring the human body to a general balanced state.
       Aloe vera has proved its efficiency from the simplest allergies to the treatment of wounds and skin infections and even to its usage in alleviating more serious afflictions. With the help of this herb a wide variety of internal and external afflictions are controlled, like asthma, virosis, arthritis, arthrosis, gingivitis, bronchitis, pharyngitis, intestinal inflamations, constipations, obesity, sprains, muscle strains, cutaneous inflamations. The efficiency of the herb was also proven in the cases of anemia, deficiency illnesses, insomnia and depressions and the B-sisterole from the Aloe vera brings about the lowering of the cholesterol level. Also, this herb is used for controlling the side effects of chemotherapy and radiation therapy, diabetes, hepatitis and pancreatitis and multiple sclerosis.Â
      This herb is one of the main attractions of the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries and also the most widely used ingredient which contains vitamins and minerals. Aloe vera gel also contains B-sisterole, a powerful anti-inflammatory and anti-cholesterol formulas and lupeol, a strong antiseptic tranquilizer. The aloe-based lotions and gels are used as protections against the uv ray and as a remedy against sunburns. Ointments having aloe as a main ingredient moist the skin and protect it against bug stings and scratches. Furthermore, the aloe-based ointment is efficient in treating acne. Owing to its proprieties, Aloe vera was incorporated in the composition of deodorants.
      What should be noted is the fact that this herb can be also administrated internl due to its high nourishing influence. When we mix aloe vera mixed with other fruits, aloe vera can be ingested as an excellent natural beverage rich in vitamins and minerals. Also, it is recommended that it is ingested during travels to prevent dehydration.
 In a nutshell, aloe vera has given our ancestors one of the best remedy and this medicine has been brought down through generations. Aloe vera has been proven a good medication to human body. It can be applied and used for every other type of disease. I think we should start planting aloe vera in our backyards!
                                                             -Raksha-
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