07/05/2022
THE WONDER PLANT: ALOE VERA
At one point or the other, we all have come in contact with aloe vera plants. Many even have it in their homes or gardens.
But, have you been using it like you should?
Do you know all the wonders embedded in that simple green plant you see lying useless all the time?
After reading this post, I promise you, you'll not want to lack aloe Vera plant (gel) in your home ever again..
That plant I'm talking about is the ancient "wonder plant" with unbelievable benefits.
It was used by the Egyptians 6000 years ago, Aloe Vera has rejuvenating and healing properties. The ancient Greeks used it to cure everything from baldness to insomnia. It's an all in one plant.
BENEFITS OF ALOE VERA
✅ Wound healing
Help to sooth acute wounds (such as lacerations, surgical incisions and burns) and chronic wounds (such as infected wounds, arterial and venous).
✅ Anti-Inflammatory
In the treatment of arthritis, wounds and inflammatory bowel disease.
✅ Anticancer
It has anti-carcinogenic properties to fight against the cancer.
✅ Laxative Effects
Cures Constipation, diarrhea, indigestion and irritable bowel syndrome by stimulating mucus secretion, regulating intestinal water content and improves intestinal peristalsis.
✅ Moisturizing, anti-aging and cosmetics
In skin care, protection and beauty products
✅ Antimicrobial and Antiseptic
Decreases the risk of many human ailments due to the inhibitory action on bacteria viruses and fungi
✅ Anti-diabetic
Increases the insulin level and shows hypoglycemic properties. Aloe Vera juice is used for lowering sugar levels. But, Consult your doctor before consuming Aloe Vera juice
✅ Vitamin C present in it is the best natural source to fight against the cold ad cough.
✅ Stress
Reduces cell-damaging process and minimizes biochemical and physio-logical changes during stress condition in the body.
ALOE VERA FOR HAIR;
☑️It has Proteolitic enzymes which helps in removing dead skin from the scalp and removes the excess sebum to promote hair growth.
☑️Because of its alkaline properties it maintains the pH of the scalp to keep hair moisturized.
☑️Its anti -fungal property helps in reducing the dandruff.
☑️To keep our hair more soft and smooth we can add Aloe Vera gel to our regular conditioner and use it daily.
ALOE VERA FOR SKIN;
☑️It is suitable for all skin types.
☑️Aloe Vera in the gel form has great soothing effect and therefore when applied on the irritable area of the skin, it reduces skin irritation.
☑️Its anti-microbial property helps in curing acne, pimples and lightening of the skin.
NOTE: You can extract the gel and store in your fridge, if the plant won't always be available.
But don't store for too long so as not to loose it's quality.
Freshly extracted gel/juice is always the best though.😊
Stay tuned for the next episode😊