Therapeutic properties of aloe

Aloe is quite rich in varieties - there are only about 400 of them. But humanity has brought to the fore a species called "real". He is one of the four hundred has universal and miraculous properties. The name of this healer is aloe vera. Even ancient peoples knew the healing properties of aloe. From century to century, this plant served as the main helper and savior from virtually all diseases. This is an indispensable "first aid" for wounds, burns and other diseases and skin injuries.

Aloe - a direct relative of the cactus. This evergreen plant is mentioned even in the Bible, where it is spoken of as a source of raw materials for incense. The use of this plant was first noted for several millennia BC. The people of Japan strengthened health and raised vitality by adding plant juice to drinks. The people of the Philippines have treated kidneys in this way, and in India, aloe has become one of the main ingredients in the dishes of national cuisine. The main medicinal properties of aloe, recognized by many peoples of the world, is help in healing wounds and restoring the skin. With sunburn, aloe vera calms irritated skin. Antibacterial and moisturizing properties of plants can quickly remove the itching and increase the speed of the healing process of human skin.

For more serious skin-related disorders, for example, with psoriasis or eczema, it is also recommended to use aloe as a local drug. With such diseases as arthritis, ulcer, constipation, migraines and many others, it is advised to use aloe inside.

Obtained from aloe, first of all, milky juice and gel. Milky juice of a peculiar yellowish hue is taken from under the outer cover of the leaves. The gel is obtained from the inside of the leaves, and it is a transparent jelly-like substance. The medicinal properties of aloe are clearly manifested when superimposed finely chopped leaves on the wound or burn. Thus, the injured place has its healing effect and milky juice, and the gel in one mixture.

For many centuries, people from different countries used fleshy leaves of the plant. Nowadays, in order to evaluate all the medicinal properties of aloe, it is not necessary to cultivate it at home. In pharmacies are sold extracts of this natural healer in ointments, gels and even capsules.

Quite often in the composition of many cosmetics you can find aloe vera. The use of such a component in a cosmetic agent significantly improves skin condition. It is he who gives a moisturizing and tightening effect. If you want to help your skin, moisten it and pull up the face oval, choose the means where the composition contains aloe.

Given that the medicinal properties of aloe are peculiar only to freshly cut leaves of the plant, do not make large stocks of miraculous juice or gel.

As for medicinal preparations that are made on the basis of aloe, the following points can be distinguished:

- Orally (ie through the mouth), such medications are taken for problems with the intestines, osteoarthritis, heat, inflammation, asthma, diabetes and to reduce the negative consequences of radiation therapy. If you decide to take aloe juice yourself, then note that the taste of the plant is incredibly bitter and best mixed with honey;

- other medicinal properties of aloe are used for external application. Juice and gel are a wonderful remedy for the unpleasant consequences of various burns, psoriasis, herpes and frostbite. Also significantly accelerates aloe and healing of skin ruptures (cuts including).

Scientists are still studying the healing effect of the action of this plant with a rich history on the human body. Treated with aloe, if necessary, and best of all - do not get sick and stay healthy forever!