Healing Power of Aloe Vera

Aloe vera has been used for centuries as a healing agent for a variety of skin conditions.



Back in ancient Egypt it was known as the plant of immortality. Today health stores sell a range of products with aloe vera as a key ingredient to help with arthritis or asthma, even constipation. It is also used in cosmetics. Some toothpastes have aloe to help improve gums.

Aloe vera is most known to assist the skin in healing from sunburn or cuts by rubbing the gel from the inside of the leaves directly onto the skin. It helps to soothe and nourish the skin and helps the new skin tissue. Always use fresh leaves for best results.

Growing your own aloe vera plants at home is very easy and a simple home remedy to use for minor burns and other skin irritations such as acne, wrinkles, rashes or insect bites. It can help to decrease swellings and be a pain reliever.



You can even drink the gel though it has a bitter taste. Mixing the gel with fruit juice will reduce the bitterness. It can cleanse your internal system and some people drink aloe juice to help with diabetes as the gel helps reduce blood glucose levels.



It is a beautiful ornamental plant to have in your garden. They require no maintenance and will multiply easily, thereby providing a never ending supply of leaves for your usage.

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