Aloe Vera and its Benefits

What Is Aloe Vera?

Aloe Vera, scientifically known as Aloe barbadensis, is a succulent native to tropical regions and has been used as a medicinal plant for ages. Aloe Vera has been known for its healing properties for at least 6,000 years. In the early days, the plant was known for being a “plant of immortality.” It was presented to Egyptian pharaohs as a funeral gift.

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Aloe Vera thrives in a dry climate and has become a popular household plant because of its low maintenance.Aloe Vera gel is a thick, clear, gooey substance harvested from the aloe plant by cutting leaves. The gel can then be used topically on burns or as a moisturizer. It can also be mixed into juices or elixirs for digestion and other health benefits.

Nutritional Value Of Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera is one of the very potent medicinal plants. It has many benefits on health and wellness, and it’s because of its extensive nutritional profile. Aloe Vera consists of:

• Fatty acids – Aloe Vera gel contains fatty acids– cholesterol, β-sitosterol, campesterol, and lupeol. Fatty acids are responsible for the antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic properties of the supplement. Aloe Vera is a therapeutic plant with an array of significant properties that can treat, alleviate, and even cure many health problems and ailments.
• Vitamins and Minerals – Vitamin C is crucial for processes such as the immune system support, formation of iron, and maintenance of bones and teeth. Therefore, Aloe Vera contains a good amount of vitamin C (9.1 g of Vitamin C for each cup of aloe vera juice). Aloe Vera contains essential vitamins like vitamin A (beta carotene), folic acid (vitamin B), vitamin E, vitamin B12, and choline. It also contains minerals, calcium, chromium, copper, selenium, potassium, sodium, magnesium, manganese, and zinc.
• Enzymes – The plant is unique as it contains several beneficial enzymes that help break down fats and sugars. These enzymes, among others, include amylase, aliases, and lipase, which are important enzymes in the digestion of starches and fats.

Benefits of Aloe Vera

Although there’s not much evidence to prove that aloe Vera can treat various health issues, it is said to help. However, the Aloe Vera plant has been linked to many potential benefits, including:

• Treats constipation – Aloe latex contains aloin, which is an anthraquinone that provides aloe Vera the laxative properties, which helps in treating constipation.
• Treating skin conditions like acne and psoriasis – Aloe creams have a calming effect on the skin tissues and have been shown to help reduce inflammation and itchiness.
• Relief burns – Aloe Vera helps in healing burns due to its soothing properties. When aloe Vera is applied on the affected area, it heals burns. It reduces the pain due to its anti-inflammatory property. It also has antibacterial property, which prevents infection at the site of a burn.
• Keeps Hydrated – Hydration is very important for health. Aloe Vera juice is an excellent alternative to fruit juices and sugary drinks that can negatively affect your health.
• Helps in Wound healing –Aloe gel may help expedite the healing process of burns or cuts on the skin. 
  

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• Fight Dental Plaque – Preventing plaque build-up is key to preventing cavities and dental issues like gingivitis and abscessed teeth. The antibacterial compounds in aloe Vera target the bacteria and yeast in teeth. However, Aloe Vera juice has also been proven to be just as effective as a mouthwash in reducing plaque.
• Reliefs from Heartburn –Aloe Vera helps lessen several Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), including vomiting, heartburn, and belching.
• Weight Loss – Aloe Vera can also support weight loss through its detoxifying, laxative, and metabolic effects as it is considered safe to eat.
• Regulate Blood Sugar Level –Drinking two tablespoons of aloe Vera juice every day for two weeks helps lower the blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. 
• Aloe Vera for Psoriasis – Aloe Vera is useful for managing the symptoms of psoriasis due to its healing properties. Regular application of Aloe Vera can reduce skin rash and dryness associated with psoriasis on the skin.
• Fight Breast Cancer – Aloe Vera can help slow down the progression of breast cancer. It can be due to a substance called emodin, which is found in the leaves of the aloe Vera plant.

Conclusion 

Whether you consume it via juice or apply it topically, soft gels, or the gel itself, aloe Vera has unique nutritional benefits capable of treating various health issues.

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Aloe Vera contains fatty acids and enzymes that help with the digestive and metabolic processes in the body. The plant is particularly effective in relieving constipation and other digestive upsets.

However, when you make your own gel from the aloe leaves, you should be cautious not to consume an excess of the latex (the part in between the skin and the gel). Although the skin can be eaten, and the gel can be mixed into water or juice, blended into a smoothie, or can be eaten as it is.

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