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Aloe VeraAloe Vera is derived from the Aloe plant. The Aloe plant has long, spiked leaves, that are thick-skinned , and contain a clear substance similar to gel. It is used in many beauty and skin care products. Aloe Vera has been used to heal both inside and outside the body. Aloe Vera helps speed up the healing of many skin injuries, including burns. For minor burns, the stabilized aloe vera gel is applied topically to the affected area of the skin three to five times per day. Treatment of more serious burns should only be done under the supervision of a healthcare professional. In addition, aloe vera has helped with hives, and poison ivy, and poison oak. It provides relief of itching, and also helps heal blisters and sores. For people suffering from Psoriasis, Aloe Vera has provides relief by reducing the pain and itching. It has been proven that the aloe vera gel causes considerable improvement in lesions as well. Aloe Vera also has laxative properties. The laxative element of the aloe vera plant works by preventing the absorption of water from the bowel. For constipation, a single 50-200 mg capsule of aloe latex can be taken each day for a maximum of ten days. This component of Aloe Vera also kills some bacteria, and is believed to act against a variety of viruses including herpes, chickenpox, and flu. It is recommended not to combine Aloe Vera with other medications that are used to flush water and potassium from the body. Two tablespoons, three times per day of aloe vera gel, is used by some people for inflammatory bowel conditions, such as Crohn's disease and colitis. However, it is always recommended that one consult a physician before self-treating a medical condition. As you can plainly see, Aloe Vera has many benefits. |
