Of African origins, Aloe Vera is a multi functional plant that has
gained favour and acceptance as an excellent home remedy source in India and
the world over.
Its medicinal healing properties, for external and internal use, have
made it a favourite for many organic solutions followers. Today, Dr. Jaishree
Bhattacharjee, an Ayurvedic consultant with Satvikshop.com lists out
various healthy uses of aloe vera that will interest you. "Aloe vera has
strong anti-bacterial and antiseptic properties. It is well used for healing
cuts, wounds, insect stings and grazes."
The inner gel like body of this plant is applied on the injured area. It
has the ability to soothe the wound as well as the ability to fight bacteria. Aloe
vera can be a great tool for campers. "Due to its healing nature, aloe is
used to alleviate pimples, acne etc."
Women are always looking for answers for flawless skin, and aloe vera
may just be the organic answer. Sadly, aloe vera doesn't cure acne and pimples
completely but it reduces the inflammation and redness of skin. It helps
prevent outbursts of acne and pimples. However, acne caused by hormonal
imbalances will need a doctor's consultation. "Aloe vera is a coolant in nature hence
very useful in burns. It repairs the skin tissues very fast."
This miracle plant has a cooling effect, while helping in regeneration
of cells. Hence it helps in rebuilding of damaged tissue. "Aloe vera
lightens the skin, hence used successfully to alleviate sun tanning and hyper
pigmentation." Aloe vera has the 'powers' to cool the skin, rejuvenate it
and hydrate it. "Aloe vera gel has a lot of moisture locked in it so when
applied on skin it hydrates the skin and increases its elasticity."
Aloe vera may be the perfect organic moisturiser; and you can grow it at
home too. "Aloe vera gel protects the skin from the effects of ageing like
wrinkles, dryness etc." Getting an aloe vera plant proves to be helpful in
more ways than one. It is worth a try from the natural approach to ageless
skin. "Aloe is highly anti-allergic hence useful in treatment of skin
diseases like eczema, psoriasis, general itching etc."
Apparently aloe vera not only fights bacteria but also has anti-allergic
properties. Got an itch or skin problem, aloe vera will set you free. "Aloe
has its main therapeutic use as anti pitta herb. It alleviates acidity,
gastritis, heals intestinal ulcers and inflammation."
Just as aloe vera can reduce the skin inflammation so can it reduce
inflammation internally. It has the ability to soothe your digestive tract; a
great way to cool off the system after you binge on festive food. "It has many vitamins and amino acids
which make it immuno-modulator, restorative and anti - oxidant."
It simply means that aloe vera enhances and reduces the function of
immune system when needed. Restorative properties of aloe vera have been spoken
about at length; aloe vera refreshes your skin and makes it vibrant. We all
know what anti-oxidants do; aloe vera has the ability to make your skin look
younger. "It has natural fibres which alleviate constipation and tones up
digestive system."
As mentioned earlier, aloe vera is a great solution for your digestive
tract, but the buck does not stop there. The fibers present in aloe vera can
also add digestion and bowel movement. When constipated, aloe vera may hold the
solution to an irritable bowel. "Aloe vera has different enzymes which are
useful for digestion."
Aloe vera works as a laxative, it breaks down food, which makes it easy
for the food to pass through the intestine. "Aloe vera has anti- microbial
effect against bacteria, viruses, fungi and yeast." Internally or
externally aloe vera can fight several kinds of microbes. This plant should be
hailed for its importance and rightfully added as a great new member of your
house plants family.
Times of India
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