5 HEALTH BENEFITS OF ALOE VERA JUICE
Medicinal plants
and their use is one of the most common treatments that people have been
practicing since the time immemorial. The discovery of allopathic medicines
changed the concept of treatment and management of patients. However, plants
are still the principal source of several essential drugs such as analgesics
& anesthetics.
When discussing
medicinal plants, how can we not talk about Aloe Vera? Aloe Vera is a widely
found plant that requires a tropical climate to grow. You can readily grow it
in the backyard or garden as it needs quite simple maintenance. This plant
belongs to the genus Aloe, otherwise known as Aloe Barbadensis. The beautiful
bright green leaves are rigid and enclose a jelly-like substance inside it. It
is most commonly used for medicinal and agricultural purposes. You can use it
both topically and in a consumable form. Here are the top 5 therapeutic
benefits of using this plant
1. To get clear and shiny skin
Just like your
body needs hydration, your skin also needs to be revitalized. Aloe Vera helps
to maintain the radiance of the skin and keeps you away from unwanted skin
conditions. The regular topical application of the aloe Vera gel can give you
soft and supple skin. Also, it helps to get rid of skin conditions like acne,
dermatitis or any other inflammation. It contains powerful antioxidants that
help to fight away the harmful free radicals. Aloe Vera gel is also enriched
your skin with vitamins and minerals that keep your skin healthy. It helps to
boost up collagen production in skin that keeps your skin young as ever!
2. It enhances digestive power
Our diet
consists of a wide variety of foods. If not taken in the right amount, it can
cause acidity in the stomach that can lead to digestive problems. To neutralize
this acid produced by the stomach, an alkaline agent works the best. Aloe Vera
contains compounds in it that can counter the impact of low pH and return the
pH of the gut to a healthy level. Regular consumption of aloe Vera juice can decrease the problems
like indigestion and constipation. Though it is not yet approved by the FDA but,
people practicing this habit have encountered these results.
3. Used in minor cuts & burns
Due to the
popular use of aloe Vera in burns, people commonly call it ‘the burn tree’ or
‘the first aid tree’. Aloe Vera gel has the property to decrease inflammation
due to burns and minor cuts. It contributes to the healing of wounds due to the
presence of a compound called ‘glucomannan’ in it. It enhances the activity of
fibroblast and increases collagen accumulation in wounds.
4. It increases the immune power
Aloe Vera is a
potent immune system booster. If taken daily in the recommended amount, it can
boost up the immunity. It has strong action against a broad spectrum of
bacteria and viruses. It has shown to enhance the action against foreign bodies
and carcinogenic cells.
5. It maintains the oral health
The use of Aloe
Vera after oral surgeries has shown to decrease the pain associated during the
post-surgical span. It has also potent action in inhibiting the growth of
bacteria causing oral thrush, cankers, and blisters. It is potent for
prophylaxis and maintenance of oral health.
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