Aloe Vera; Medicine Without Medication

Answer 1

It would be extremely difficult to find a more valuable plant than Aloe Vera in terms of medicinal properties. It's been in use for more than 3,500 years for many uses and scientific studies continue to discover new applications for this sturdy succulent. It's native to Africa but can be found in many other parts of the world including some southern portions of the United States. It can easily be grown as a houseplant and is very tolerant of some neglect.

The Bible, among other religious references, mentions the use of aloe. Cleopatra is one of the earliest known users of aloe to preserve her youthful skin. Later, in the year 6 B.C., Dioscorides discovered many of the uses known today for this amazing plant.

True Aloe Vera contains many enzymes, natural sugars, amino acids, minerals, and vitamins. The balance of the combined properties in Aloe Vera is what is thought to give Aloe Vera its amazing healthy properties and benefits.

Some of the known benefits of true Aloe Vera are:

Aloe juice helps lower cholesterol levels and purifies blood. Aloe plant gel, directly applied, will alleviate the pain and speed recovery from burns, insect bites, and cuts. It helps cure acne, blackheads, and pimples, and is widely included in creams and soaps for other skin problems. It helps control Diabetes with regular usage. Aloe has laxative properties and helps relieve constipation. It also reduces the effects of Irritable Bowel Syndrome and other gastric problems including bloating and cramps associated with gastric irritations. As a home remedy, it can help cure Asthma and respiratory disorders. It relieves skin irritations, eczema, itching; moisturizing as it revitalizes the skin and improves skin tone. It can boost body immunity. Aloe Vera juice has been found to help detoxify the body. It's also an excellent colon cleanser. It helps dilate the capillaries. It aids cell growth. It has antibacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-viral properties, and can help prevent illnesses. It has been claimed that a daily drink of Aloe Vera juice provides a feeling of renewed energy and health.

Aloe can certainly be touted as one of the most beneficial plants known to man.