Aloe vera is well known for its various health benefits and its usages date all the way back millennia ago, such in ancient Egyptian civilization. Numerous studies have provided the medicinal validation of aloe vera and it could become a natural healer. In reality, there are 300 species in the Aloe plant family. As an example, Aloe barbadensis is also known for its potent medicinal and nutritional benefits. Even so, aloe vera is still the most popular and it provides us with 20 of 22 known essential amino acids. It also provides us with vitamins, minerals, enzymes and antioxidants. It should also have high levels of potassium, magnesium and calcium. For people who have sluggish bowel movement, aloe vera can provide mild laxative benefit, due to its high amount of dietary fiber.
Regular consumption of aloe vera should help in relieving stomach inflammation, peptic ulcer, irritable bowel syndrome, indigestion and heartburn. The digestive system will be soothed and cooled as well. Due to its high fiber, aloe vera should contribute in reducing the level of triglyceride and cholesterol. This will help you to prevent and treat various cardiovascular diseases. Among herbal medicine specialists, aloe vera is well known for its ability to heal wound. It has antiseptic and analgesic effects, while inhibiting scarring and regenerating new cells. Direct application of aloe vera to burned skins should be soothing and provide with accelerated healing.
Thanks to its antiviral and antimicrobial properties, aloe vera should become a good enhanced for immune system of both your internal system and skin. Aloe vera is a strong moisturizer, because it can penetrate the skin and the bioactive ingredient should be able to reach deeper area of your tissue. The effect of aging can also be slowed down when aloe vera is rubbed on facial skin, because it promotes the synthesis of elastin and collagen. It means that the development of wrinkles and fine lines can be slowed down, giving you a youthful appearance. When taken internally, aloe vera can still provide you with the same skin care benefits. When using aloe vera, you should choose fresh raw leaf, instead of the pre-packaged aloe vera flesh or the dried powder variant.
Fortunately, aloe vera is easy to grow. Using aloe vera is easily. You may remove the translucent pulp with a knife, after proper slicing open the mature leaf. If you want to make gel, mix with 3 parts of water and mix with 5 parts of water if you want to make juice. They can be refrigerated them for three days. Aloe juice is healthy, but unfortunately it has slightly unpleasant and bitter taste. In order to counterbalance that, you can add with fruits with strong taste, such as jackfruit, mango and lemon. Aloe vera gel can be applied on your hair and let it to get absorbed on your scalp skin for 30 minutes and then rinse your hair. If you often work outside, aloe juice can be used as facial moisturizer, which is a healthy alternative to those typical moisturizing products.