Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera
Native to Africa, Aloe Vera is
also known as “lily of the desert”, the “plant of immortality”,
and the “medicine plant” The name was derived from the Arabic
alloeh meaning “bitter” because of the bitter liquid found in
the leaves Recorded use of Aloe Vera in
treating burns, infections and parasites goes back as far as the
Egyptians in about 1500 BC There are over 500 species of aloe
growing worldwide Ancient Greeks, Arabs and Spaniards have used
the plant throughout the millennia African hunters still rub
the gel on their bodies as a deodorant/anti-perspirant
Advance Research of Aloe Vera
Extensive research since the 1930′s has shown the clear gel
produces dramatic benefits by putting up a protective layer over
affected areas, speeding up the healing rate The root of the
aloe plant has also been used as a treatment for colic As a
food supplement, Aloe Vera is
said to facilitate digestion, aid in blood and lymphatic
circulation, and enhance the function of the liver, kidneys and
gall bladder Liquid health treatments using Aloe Vera and
other herbs have proven beneficial for the relief of colitis and
peptic ulcers The oral administration of an extract of Aloe Vera for 6
months produced good results in the treatment of asthma The
exception was the fact that the extract was not effective in
patients dependent on corticosteroids The results of
experimental studies in rats and mice suggest that Aloe Vera may be
effective, both topically and internally, in the treatment of
diabetic leg ulcers, as well as exhibiting blood sugar-lowering
effect in both normal and chemical induced diabetic mice Aloe Vera has
shown great promise as an anti-bacterial and anti-viral
substance Acemannan, present in
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has shown encouraging results in the early treatment of the AIDS
virus
Uses of Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera is
used today for the treatment the same conditions it has
traditionally been used for Those conditions include
constipation as well as minor cuts and burns In India, Aloe Vera was
also used as a remedy for intestinal infections and suppressed
mensesAloe Vera is
remedy for; Wounds, Ulcers, Burns, Asthma, Diabetes
Aloe Vera
Include:
The aloe vera plant is about 96% water The rest of it
contains active ingredients, such as essential oil, amino acids,
minerals, vitamins, enzymes and glycoproteins The constituents
that produce the cathartic laxative effects of aloe latex are
known as anthraquinone glycosides Aloe Vera
contains at least three anti-inflammatory fatty acids that are
helpful for the stomach, small intestine and colon Aloe Vera
naturally alkalizes digestive juices to prevent over acidity – a
common cause of indigestion Acemannan is a newly discovered
compound in aloe vera, which is being studied for its ability to
strengthen the body’s natural resistance Results have indicated
acemannan can boost the immune system
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