Tuesday, March 24, 2009

What is Aloe Vera Good For?

By Lindelwa Laz

All of us inevitably have had to face cuts and wounds at some point and we all know that the time they take to become normal can be quite long. There is only one way by which the remedial process can get faster, and that is when you use aloe vera. Acclaimed by many as an out-of-the-ordinary plant, mainly due to its awe-inspiring health benefits. The positive effect of aloe vera on the skin is known for centuries and according to history figures like Alexander the Great and Cleopatra even benefited from its repairing and restoring properties.

Well the first reason is because aloe vera is an excellent moisturizing agent. Wounds recuperate better when the surrounding is moist and not with dry dressings which are extremely painful when removed. The moisturizing benefits can be had either by applying it directly on the skin as with creams and gels or you could consume it like pills or with juices so that it offer systemic effect.

Another benefit which adds to the efficacy of aloe vera is its anti-inflammatory property which greatly helps in minimizing any inflammation present around the cuts and wounds. This is one of the critical aspects of the total healing process and it's use lowers the total recovery time as well as helps in lowering the accompanying pain.

Finally, aloe vera with its inherent essential nutrients help in cell multiplication and promotes flow of blood to the skin which then acts as a skin cleanser from many germs. Moreover, if the wounds are an after-effect of any disease condition, so when it is ingested, it can revamp the immune system so that it is capable of preventing any worsening of the condition.

The multi-faceted qualities of aloe vera is now clear as it is not a smart choice for treating cuts and wounds but it is a superb agent with anti-inflammatory properties which effectively reduces the healing period.

Some other skin conditions where this natural product has been remarkably efficacious includes acne, eczema and psoriasis. These healing benefits also extend to reducing the pain caused by sunburn and for anti-ageing purposes, so if you haven't yet used aloe vera on your skin, why not give it a try? - 14130

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