Aloe vera is a multipurpose medicinal plant of succulent species, that is best known for its cooling and healing facilities. A common household name does what it says, and can be very easy to acquire.
This green desert plant can be used for external and edible uses. available in gel and juice products in the market, aloe vera has many benefits that can promote healthy healing and relieve in many ways without doctoral prescriptions.
Uses
Aloe vera has proven its advantage in the cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and food industries, with its versatile uses and innumerable benefits. The most common, and widespread use of aloe vera is in the skin health and rejuvenation. Aloe vera can help in relieving aches and itching, caused by hormones or allergic reactions.
Aloe vera is replenishing the skin cells with moisture by hydration. Simply rub a small piece of aloe vera on dry skin, gently exfoliate the skin, and hydrate quickly, for a long-lasting effective result. Aloe vera is an active ingredient in the treatment of psoriasis and eczema, with short-term to long-term benefits.
The plant is known to reduce dandruff because of its bacterial properties. It is also used in the medical field, for first and second-degree burns. Patients with diabetes can also benefit from the plant.
Benefits:
Vitamins, minerals, amino acids, antioxidants, antibacterial, antiviral, and antiseptic properties are the main reason for the utilization and application of aloe vera in so many industries. People with onset of diabetes and type two diabetes will benefit from the aloe vera due to its glycemic control properties.
Aloe eases digestion-related problems, especially constipation, with a cooling sensation. The detailed healthy benefit of aloe vera is the reason for its active use in dental products, to reduce the buildup of plaque, mouth ulcer cure, and fresh breath by inhibiting the growth of bacteria.
Sunburn is best cured with aloe in its raw form or gel. Anyone dealing with dark circles deals with it at home with aloe vera. It also promotes collagen production.
Risks:
Aloe vera due to its desolated nature and desert favorable biology has developed many defense mechanisms. This makes the use of the plan somewhat risky without proper treatment.
Long term oral use of the plant can result in digestive issues like stomach cramps or diarrhea. It also has laxative effects that can push many other health risks if taken in large quantities.
It is advised or not to use aloe vera if you are suffering from intestinal problems, heart disease, hemorrhoids, kidney problems, diabetes, electrolyte imbalances, or are pregnant or breastfeeding.
