Aloe Vera: a plant known by many but understood by few.
Aloe Vera and its use dates back to ancient civilizations over 3000 years ago which have found the plant to be extremely beneficial not only externally, but internally as well.
Very often, we see creams, lotions, gels and various skin products that use Aloe Vera as a base for their composition. Have we ever wondered why?
To understand this we have to analyze: What makes Aloe Vera so helpful in external use?
Aloe Vera, as an external treatment is beneficial because of the following reasons:
- It contains a large amount of vitamins (A, C, F, B, niacin, B2, choline and folic acid)
- Many minerals (Sodium, Potassium, calcium, magnesium, manganese, copper, zinc, chromium and iron)
- Anti-allergenic (due to prevention of histamine)
- Hypo-allergic (in most forms)
- Anti-inflammatory
- Anti-bacterial
- Odorless
- Non-toxic
- Non-greasy
- Has anti-septic properties (due to saponin content)
- Contains over 90% water content
So as you can see above, Aloe Vera has the makings of a “super cure” for almost any skin ailment that one may face.
Here are some of the skin ailments that Aloe Vera is very effective against:
- Dry Skin
- Abrasions
- Acne and Acne Scars
- Burns
- Infections
- Sunburns
- Dermatitis
- Warts
- Insect Bites
- Allergic Reactions
- Boils
- Bruises
- Psoriasis
- Aging and the effects of skin aging
Well as you can see, that’s a very comprehensive list. If there’s a skin ailment that isn’t on that list you can be relatively sure that Aloe Vera would be just as good for its treatment as it is for the above ailments.
Now, having taken a look at the external uses of Aloe Vera, lets take a quick look at how Aloe Vera is beneficial when taken internally:
Aloe Vera is known to be extremely beneficial in treating the following internal ailments:
- Colds
- Menstrual Cramps
- Denture (gum) sores
- Nausea
- Chronic Fatigue
- Hypertension
- Constipation
- Arthritis
- Viral Infections
- Dandruff
- Diabetes
Aloe Vera (as stated before) has an incredible amount of vitamins, minerals, amino acids and other elements that benefit the external and internal system alike. The uses of the legendary Aloe are not only limited to the ones researched, ongoing research reveals increasing uses of the plant in modern health and skin care and there are many more products that will continue to use the plant’s extracts as a foundation for success.
So whether you’re looking for healthy skin or a healthy body, don’t forget about amazing Aloe Vera!
