Aloe Vera
The name Aloe vera appears everywhere, ranging from drugstore products to organic or homemade reliefs. The gel inside the leaves is actually a special type of plant tissue with large water content.
Usage
Many demonstrations of the use include cutting the leaves, extracting the gel, and mixing it with other ingredients for conditions such as dry skin, irritations, or sunburn, but also for homemade body and hair beauty products.
Aloe juice, on the other hand, is made for oral use and has been linked with heartburn relief, anti-inflammation, and detoxifying properties.
Great for skin
Aloe vera is great for skin as it’s hydrating, healing and softening the skin.
Nutritional booster
Aloe Vera is a great organic booster for your health due to high nutritional values.
Dental plaque reducing
Great alternative to chemical-based mouthwashes.
How to use aloe vera?
An alternative to mouthwash
Aloe Vera can be safe and effective alternative to chemical-based mouthwashes.
Skin care
Keep your skin clear and hydrated with Aloe Vera.
Under the Eyes
If you have fresh aloe vera, cut a few pieces, (leaving the skin on) and put them in the freezer for 5 minutes. Place it under my eyes to reduce puffiness.
Aloe vera was trendy before it became the global market favorite: it was a popular Indian home remedy for constipation, digestive issues, skin infections, worm infestation...
Other countries that have reported the use of aloe for centuries are Greece, Egypt, Mexico, Japan, and China.
Ancient Chinese and Egyptians used aloe vera to treat burns, wounds, and reduce fever.
Civilisations without exception have used the plant as a therapeutic remedy.
About
Aloe vera is a thick, relatively short plant that uses its leaves for water storage (succulent plant). The fleshy, vibrant green leaves are used primarily in the cosmetic and beauty industry, but also in pharmacology and pharmacognosy. Additionally, the plant can be pot-planted and is easy to maintain, so many households opt for getting aloe and enjoying both its decorative and health-related purposes.
Originally, Aloe vera came from the Arabian Peninsula, but it became naturalized in tropical or arid habitats around the globe. It is cultivated for many commercial products, primarily for topical use.
Composition
It contains vitamins and minerals like vitamins B, C, E, and folic acid. Research also suggests that aloe vera might be beneficial for the skin and its ability to retain moisture and integrity, which had found its use in conditions related to dry skin. There is no scientific evidence that aloe vera juice used as a tonic or a health booster has any significant effect on blood sugar levels.
Science
Research has shown that topical use of aloe products might relieve symptoms of certain skin disorders, such as psoriasis, acne, or rashes, burns, and wounds. Prepared as a lotion, aloe vera, in experimental studies, reduced the healing time of burns by approximately 9 days compared with conventional medication.
It also helped prevent redness, itching, and other skin irritation-related symptoms. A study about the antiseptic properties of aloe vera juice found that aloe is effective in killing the plaque-producing bacterium Streptococcus mutans in the mouth, as well as the yeast Candida albicans.
Fun Facts
Ancient papyrus reports confirm that the Egyptians idolized aloe vera and called it the “immortality plant”. Both Cleopatra and Nefertiti used aloe in their daily beauty regimen.
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Reynolds, T., & Dweck, A. C. (1999). Aloe vera leaf gel: a review update. Journal of ethnopharmacology, 68(1-3), 3-37.
Coopoosamy, R. M., & Magwa, M. L. (2007). Traditional use, antibacterial activity and antifungal activity of crude extract of Aloe excelsa. African Journal of Biotechnology, 6(20).