Health benefits of Aloe Vera (The miracle plant)

Nature has provided us with numerous plants that can be used as natural remedies.  One of such plant is Aloe Vera.  Aloe Vera is stem-less succulent plant with thick spiny leaves.  It thrives in the warm. Aloe Vera contains

·        Water

·         20 minerals (Calcium, sodium, iron, potassium, copper, zinc, manganese, magnesium, chromium and more)

·         12 vitamins ( A,B1,B2,B6, B12,C,E and more)

·        18 amino acidsa

·        200 active plant compounds (phyto-nutrients)

·         Enzymes

·        monosaccharides and polysaccharides

·        lignins

·        salicylic acid

·        saponins

Aloe Vera can be applied externally and internally

Externally application includes; facilitate the healing of sunburn, wound or scald, it also applicable during blister, insect bites, rashes, sores, herpes,  fungus, vaginal infections, conjunctivitis. Aloe Vera speeds up the growth of hair and reduces dandruff.   During application the fresh plant is best; processing reduces the efficacy of the plant.

Internal Use Application

Aloe Vera is known to stimulate the immune system, thereby preventing bacterial, viral, and fungus infections. It fights the growth of cancer by activating the white blood cells. Studies have shown that it has an effect on lowering blood sugar levels in diabetics. Other conditions were it is applicable includes, liver problems, kidney and urinary infections, stomach ulcers, congestion. Aloe Vera is a general detoxifier that cleanses the system.  Using Aloe Vera should be with moderation.

For 100% benefit, Aloe Vera should used in its fresh and natural state in the form of juice mixed with honey. The taste might be a little bitter, but the truth is, natural bitters are good for the liver. The gel is extracted and blended to obtain the juice.  I prefer taking a cup of the juice before breakfast. Most of the vitamins found in Aloe Vera, cannot be stored in the body, therefore we need to we supplement it through our diet.