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A member of the lily family, aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis) is easily recognised by its fleshy leaves that contain a soothing gel-like pulp. This pulp is well known for its
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many topical applications, especially its remarkably effective results in healing cuts, grazes, wounds and burns, and reducing the rate of infection. Aloe vera’s healing prowess is due to its unusually high content of the anthraquinones aloin and aloe-emodin, which help to promote the growth and renewal of healthy skin cells. A large body of research evidence shows that aloe vera gel not only puts a protective ‘skin’ over the affected area, but also accelerates healing through the action of aloe-ectin B, which stimulates the immune system and has antiviral properties. It also contains the mineral magnesium, which is well regarded as a topical painkiller. The pulp has a long history of use as a skin lotion – Cleopatra is even said to have used it to preserve her beauty. Aloe vera is an excellent first aid remedy to keep in the medicine cabinet for sunburn, scratches, insect bites and minor scalds. It is useful for treating almost any skin condition that needs soothing and astringing, including eczema, psoriasis, rashes, acne, herpes sores, gingivitis, shingles, stretch marks, mouth ulcers and rosacea. Health and beauty from within Taken internally as a juice, aloe vera acts as a tonic to stimulate the production of bile in the gall bladder
stimulates intestinal
contractions that encourage healthy bowel
movements. Taken in pure juice form as a daily maintenance dose will help to prevent constipation, especially in the elderly or incapacitated, without the need for harsh purgatives which can cause cramping or diarrhoea, along with the loss of fluids and electrolytes. Taken as a regular daily supplement, the nutrients, amino acids enzymes, polysaccharides and antioxidants found in aloe vera juice will have a naturally protective, regulatory, cleansing, soothing and healing effect on the entire digestive tract, as well as supporting overall health and quality of life by countering the damaging effects of free radicals throughout the body, which can cause very serious and chronic conditions, such as diabetes and heart disease. Drinking aloe vera juice will also have a beneficial effect on skin health; in particular, it is a key active ingredient in a traditional Ayurvedic remedy called sunder vati, which is administered both topically and internally to treat acne lesions. A range of studies suggest other
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significant benefits for the healthy function of organs and bodily systems. For example, one scientific study has discovered that test subjects who drank aloe vera juice twice a day for just over a month had significant reductions in their blood sugar
and to improve gastrointestinal function, and so may be used to alleviate symptoms of a range of digestive disorders, including heartburn, bloating,
flatulence, irritable bowel syndrome and colitis. A Japanese study revealed that aloe vera contains active ingredients that target and destroy Helicobacter pylori, the bacterium which causes most peptic ulcers. It is very effective as a mild laxative, as it
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readings, making it potentially useful to help manage
blood sugar
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