Everything About Aloe Vera

Everything you need to know about Aloe Vera

Aloe vera is a succulent plant. It is evergreen and is native to the Arabian Peninsula, but grows in tropical, semi-tropical and arid climates throughout the world. It is grown for agricultural and medicinal uses but is also used for ornamental purposes. It is successfully grown indoors as a potted plant.

It is found in many consumer products such as beverages, skin lotions, cosmetics and ointments. 

How to use the plant

If you keep it in a pot, as mentioned, it is relatively simple to use. Before you start making use of it, it is considered best to let it mature for a period of at least a year. This ensures a higher concentration of active ingredients.

1. Remove 3-4 leaves at a time, selecting the densest ones. 

2. Make sure that the leaves are healthy.

3. Cut them close to the base as most of the beneficial nutrients are found there.

4. Avoid the roots.

5. Wash and dry the leaves.

6. Cut off the sharp edges with a knife.

7. Using a knife or your fingers, separate the gel on the inside from the outside as that is all you will use. 

Basic uses of aloe vera

1. Helps with burns

Due to its soothing, moisturizing and cooling properties, aloe is often used to treat burns. Many times it provides better results than creams as well. It becomes fast healing of wounds and pain relief. If you have a sunburn or other mild burn, apply aloe vera a few times a day to the area. If you have a severe burn, seek medical attention before applying aloe vera. Of course, aloe has the advantage of being inexpensive.

2. Antioxidant and antibacterial properties.

Antioxidants are important for health. Aloe contains powerful antioxidants, which belong to a large family of substances known as polyphenols. These polyphenols, along with several other compounds in aloe, can help inhibit the growth of certain bacteria that can cause infections in humans. 

3. Fighting acne.

In addition to its antibacterial properties, it contains salicylic acid, an exfoliant that acts as an anti-inflammatory to the glands that produce acne. It also contains substances that kill pimple-causing bacteria. In general, it is a material that almost never irritates the skin.

4. Treating arthritic conditions  

Aloe can help treat arthritis but it also reduces inflammation in the ligaments already affected by arthritis.

5. Helps oral health 

Tooth decay is a very common health issue. One of the best ways to prevent this is to reduce plaque buildup on the teeth. Aloe vera does this by killing the bacteria that produces plaque in the mouth. Research shows that using aloe for mouthwash is just as effective in reducing dental plaque buildup as mouthwash.

6.Reduction of frostbite lesions 

A study confirms that Aloe works effectively on lesions from frostbite. Researchers gave specific treatments for frostbite, such as antibiotics and warmers to 154 patients with multiple frostbite. The patients who received Aloe Cream were cured without any tissue loss at 67.9% compared to 32.7% of the rest of the group.

 Several products that have aloe vera in them are sought after for their properties as this miraculous plant gains more and more audience over time. You can find various products with aloe vera like aftershave, shaving creams, hair shampoo, conditioner and even talc powder with aloe vera by simply taking a look at our site.

Complementary uses of aloe vera 

• Strengthens the immune system.
• Improves metabolism and cell function.
• Stimulates bone marrow activity.
• Stimulates the production of fibroblasts to release collagen.
• Cleanses the body of toxins.
• Helps digestion. 
• Used in veterinary medicine.
• In the preparation of toothpaste.
• In the preparation of soaps. 
• In baby care products.
• In hair shampoos, shower gels, deodorants.