What is Aloe Vera ?
Scientific name: Aloe Barbadensis
Aloe is a spiny cactus plant of the lily family. This plant is also close related to onions, garlic, tulips, and asparagus. The aloe plant has been in existence for thousands of years. There are over two hundred and seventy five species of the aloe plant but the most common is aloe Vera, which was also highly recommended by early physicians.
Aloe Vera is a popular houseplant, which has had a long history of multipurpose folk remedy. The part of the plant in which people use, is the inner gel leaf mucilage, a thin Clear jelly like substance obtained from the tissue that makes up the inner portion of the leaves. The gel contains carbohydrate polymers, and other organic and inorganic compounds.
Aloe is a spiny cactus plant of the lily family. This plant is also close related to onions, garlic, tulips, and asparagus. The aloe plant has been in existence for thousands of years. There are over two hundred and seventy five species of the aloe plant but the most common is aloe Vera, which was also highly recommended by early physicians.
Aloe Vera is a popular houseplant, which has had a long history of multipurpose folk remedy. The part of the plant in which people use, is the inner gel leaf mucilage, a thin Clear jelly like substance obtained from the tissue that makes up the inner portion of the leaves. The gel contains carbohydrate polymers, and other organic and inorganic compounds.
Health Benefits :
Aloe Vera is very effective in treating and preventing skin disorders, due to its ability to seep through the multiple layers of the skin. Therefore, it is beneficial for disorders such as herpes, eczema, psoriasis, Lichen Planus, dermatitis and skin allergies.
Uses :
The plant is used for both internal and internal applications. The lower leaf consists of a host of curative functions. The gel acquired from the leaf is helpful for treating various skin ailments such as dermatitis, burns and other skin disorders. They protect the skin against sunburns, prevent itching and scratching of the skin, heal wounds and stops bleeding from minor cuts. They also help cure insect bites blisters and combat any type of skin allergies. Aloe Vera reduces triglycerides and helps maintain healthy cholesterol levels. They provide amazing results for weight loss by stabilizing the metabolic rate in the body and cutting down lipid levels besides burning fat. Aloe Vera used in the form of medicines is highly beneficial for piles, ulcers, ameneorrhoea and jaundice.