The healing properties of aloe

Aloe is quite rich in varieties - their totalabout 400. But humanity has brought to the fore a species called "real". He is one of the four hundred has universal and miraculous properties. The name of this healer is aloe vera. Even the ancient peoples knew the healing properties of aloe. From century to century, this plant served as the main helper and savior from virtually all diseases. This is an indispensable "first aid" for wounds, burns and other diseases and skin injuries.

Aloe - a direct relative of the cactus. This evergreen plant is mentioned even in the Bible, where it is spoken of as a source of raw materials for incense. The use of this plant was first noted for several millennia before our era. The inhabitants of Japan strengthened health and raised vitality by adding plant juice to drinks. The people of the Philippine Islands were thus treating the kidneys, and in India, aloe became one of the main ingredients in the dishes of the national cuisine. The main medicinal properties of aloe, recognized by many peoples of the world, is help in healing wounds and restoring the skin. With sunburn, aloe vera calms irritated skin. Antibacterial and moisturizing properties of plants can quickly remove the itching and increase the speed of the healing process of human skin.

In case of more serious violations related toskin, for example, with psoriasis or eczema, also recommend the use of aloe as a local drug. With such diseases as arthritis, ulcer, constipation, migraine and many others, it is advised to use aloe inside.

Obtained from aloe, first of all, milky juice andgel. Milky juice of a peculiar yellowish shade is taken from under the outer cover of the leaves. The gel is obtained from the inside of the leaves, and it is a transparent jelly-like substance. The medicinal properties of aloe are clearly manifested when superimposed finely chopped leaves on a wound or a burn. Thus, the injured place has its healing effect and milky juice, and the gel in one mixture.

For many centuries, the peoples of different countriesused fleshy leaves of the plant. In our time, in order to evaluate all the medicinal properties of aloe, it is not necessary to cultivate it at home. In pharmacies are sold extracts of this natural healer in ointments, gels and even capsules.

Quite often as part of many cosmeticmeans you can meet aloe vera. The use of such a component in a cosmetic agent significantly improves the skin condition. It is he who gives a moisturizing and tightening effect. If you want to help your skin, moisten it and pull up the face oval, choose the means where the composition contains aloe.

Given that the medicinal properties of aloe are peculiar only to freshly cut leaves of the plant, do not make large stocks of miraculous juice or gel.

As for medicinal preparations that are made on the basis of aloe, the following points can be distinguished:

- orally (ie through the mouth) such medicationsare taken with problems with the intestines, osteoarthritis, with heat, inflammatory processes, asthma, diabetes and to reduce the negative consequences of radiation therapy. If you decide to take aloe juice yourself, then note that the taste of the plant is incredibly bitter and best mixed with honey;

- other medicinal properties of aloe are used forexternal application. Juice and gel are a wonderful remedy for the unpleasant consequences of various burns, psoriasis, herpes and frostbite. It also significantly speeds up aloe and healing of skin ruptures (cuts including).

Scientists are still studying the curative effectthe action of this plant with a rich history on the human body. Treated with aloe, if necessary, and best of all - do not get sick and stay healthy forever!