Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Benefits of Aloe Vera

Aloe vera is a tropical plant that has a shape like a succulent fleshy leaves. This leaf has many benefits, both as a medicine and for cosmetics.Physical form resembles a cactus, succulent core is found in thick skin, mainly composed of water.
Aloe vera is a plant unique because it contains many biologically active compounds, such as mannans acetate, polymannans, anthraquinone, and various lectins. 

Aloe vera contains complete nutrients are vitamin A, B1, B2, B3, B12, C, E, choline, inositol and folic acid. Mineral content consists of: calcium (Ca), potassium (K), magnesium (Mg), iron (Fe), sodium (Na), zinc (Zn) and chromium (Cr). Some vitamins and minerals can serve as building blocks of natural antioxidants such as vitamin C,  vitamin A, vitamin E, magnesium, and zinc. Antioxidants are useful to prevent premature aging, heart attacks, and various degenerative diseases.

Aloe vera also contains about 75 types of substances have been known to be useful and more than 200 other compounds are fit for use in herbal medicine.These substances are classified as enzymes that aid digestion and reduce inflammation, all kinds of vitamins except vitamin D, a mineral that is required for enzyme function, the long chains of sugar to rebalance the digestive system; saponin that functions as an anti-microbial, and 20 of the 22 species amino acids.

 
 Some of the benefits of Aloe Vera
  1. Detoxification. Aloe vera juice is a laxative natural toxins, but also contains various vitamins and minerals that help your body cope with stress in daily life.
  2. Indigestion. Aloe vera is useful especially in cases of intestinal irritation and ulcers. Aloe vera can soothe and heal the esophageal acid reflux.
  3. Oral health. Aloe vera is useful for mouth and gum problems, especially in improving the deteriorating gums.
  4. Skin care. Function also removes acne, moisturize the skin, detoxify the skin, removal of scars and marks, reduce inflammation, and repair and skin rejuvenation.
  5. Diabetes. Half a tablespoon of aloe vera juice is given for 14 weeks was shown to reduce blood sugar levels by 45 percent.
  6. Help the bowel movement. Aloe latex contains anthraquinone glycosidesaloin A and B are useful as a powerful laxative.
  7. Maintain weight. Aloe vera juice has been used for years to lose weight.
  8. Immunity. Aloe vera is full of antioxidants that counter free radicals to boost the immune system.
  9. Burns. Aloe vera gel can heal and repair skin affected by burns, including burns caused by sun exposure.
  10. Dandruff. Aloe vera can help reduce itching and dandruff. Aloe vera is also used for treatment of hair before shampooing.
Aloe vera can also replace the role of hydrocortisone cream to give a soothing effect for the skin. Especially, relieve itching and irritation due to side effects from the use of cosmetics.
 Source : lifemojo

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