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Aloe Vera: The Plant Healthy

The therapeutic benefits of aloe vera has revealed more than 4000 years ago, in an Egyptian papyrus dating from 1550 BC and a Sumerian tablet dating back to 2100 BC. Some records show that even was used by Cleopatra, to protect your skin from the sun.

The properties of aloe vera have also been found in ancient Chinese and Indian records. Also, legend has it that Alexander the Great conquered the island of Socotra, now part Yemen, Indian Ocean, especially to ensure the uninterrupted supply of this plant healthy, to heal the wounds of soldiers injured in battle. According ancient records, is also used in some European countries.

Aloe vera, also known as Aloe barbadensis, is a medicinal plant belonging to the Desert lily family. Today, is available in a variety of forms, including aerosols, gels, lotions, ointments, and sometimes even in capsule form.

This medicinal plant value has been discovered to be an effective remedy for a variety of diseases including ulcers, burns, heat, fever, digestive disorders and skin lesions such as burns and multiple lacerations.

If used internally or externally, aloe vera plant is very beneficial for your health, because it contains a number of essential elements such as amino acids, enzymes, proteins, minerals, hand-saccharides and polysaccharides, salicylic acid, sterols and vitamins, including vitamin B-12. Perhaps for these reasons, aloe vera is sometimes referred to as a healer "natural" or "miracle herb".

The aloe leaf is usually taken after a cactus and mainly consists of four layers: the outer layer called the cortex, the bitter liquid layer, namely the sap, the inner portion known as the gel, and mucilage. Studies show that the plant consists of over 400 species.

External benefits:

1. It has soothing properties, is very beneficial for healing burns and wounds.

2. The application of aloe gel is considered very effective to reduce itching and pain from psoriasis.

3. It is also considered helpful in relieving chronic pain joints and muscles due to problems such as tendonitis and arthritis.

4. As can stimulate collagen and elastin synthesis, is effective in preventing the first signs of aging.

5. The restoration of the immune system, ie the therapeutic application of this plant on the skin reduces the chances of developing skin disorders of the exposure to sunlight.

6. Above all, it is a great moisturizer, ie that has the properties to moisturize and soften skin.

Internal Benefits:

1. The aloe juice consumption is considered to be one of the most effective remedies for gastrointestinal problems, colitis, and intestinal diseases such as diarrhea and constipation.

2. Aloe vera juice is also considered effective in killing bacteria and fungi in the body.

3. It contains several useful ingredients, such as zinc and superoxide dismutase, and therefore serves as a good antioxidant.

3. Furthermore, the presence of salicylic acid in the plant allows serve as one of the best drugs to combat inflammation and high fever.

4. With detoxification properties, this plant healthy is beneficial in preventing liver and kidney diseases.

5. Due to its medicinal properties of aloe vera intake is still considered effective in preventing of devastating diseases such as arthritis, cancer and diabetes.

6. This plant is also beneficial in improving blood circulation throughout the body.

As you can see there are many benefits to this plant healthy, so it is advisable to always have some on hand, and if you happen to have a green thumb also make wonderful plants, and think about the money you save. Whenever you need help from a burn, just cut a piece slightly and rub directly on the burned area, and feel immediate relief.

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