Aloe Vera is a plant with a wide array of medicinal properties. Due to this, it has been known as the plant of immortality and as the wand of heaven to the Native Americans.
It can be grown in the commodity of your home and used in the case of minor wounds, scrapes, cuts, and burns. Yet, it offers, even more, benefits if used internally.
This miraculous plant contains more than 200 biologically active, naturally occurring constituents, such as amino acids, polysaccharides, enzymes, vitamins, and minerals that help the absorption of the nutrients.
The Journal of Environmental Science and Health reports that it has potent antibacterial, antiviral, and anti-fungal properties which boost the immune system, detoxify the body and protects it from invading pathogens.
Vitamins
This plant is a rich source of vitamin C, A, E, B1, B2, B3, folic acid. Scientists have found that it aloe Vera is high in vitamin B12, which is needed for the production of red blood cells.
Therefore, it is excellent if you are a vegetarian or vegan. It also helps the bioavailability of vitamin B12, as it assists the body to absorb it and use it easily.
Amino Acids
It also includes 20 of the 22 essential amino acids needed by the body, as well as salicylic acid, which treats inflammation and fights bacteria.
Minerals
Aloe Vera is high in magnesium, iron, copper, calcium, zinc, chromium, selenium, sodium, potassium, and manganese, which support the metabolic pathways.
Enzymes
This plant is abundant in important enzymes such as amylase and lipase which help digestion by breaking down fat and sugar molecules.
Additional Uses
Aloe Vera effectively cleanses the body and removes the toxins from the liver, colon, bladder, stomach, kidneys, and spleen, and it is thus extremely helpful in the case of gut inflammation, ulcers, indigestion, and upset stomach.
It is also great in the case of arthritis, strengthens the digestive tract and relieves joint inflammation.
If used as a mouthwash, the aloe Vera juice removes plaque and provides even better effects than the commercial products. It is also known to heal cancer sores and mouth ulcers.
Aloe Vera can be consumed directly from the plant, but the easiest option is in the form of juice. You can purchase aloe Vera leaves and squeeze the juice yourself.
You can add aloe Vera juice top your drinks and smoothies. Also, buy pure aloe Vera gel, either of the whole leaf or just the inner filet. Yet, always consult a natural health expert or do some research in order to determine the proper dosing.
Use aloe Vera and enjoy its numerous health benefits!