The Aloe Vera plant does not like cold weather so it grows where it warm year around. However, it will thrive if you grow it at home. Some folks like it as a house plant but that is the least of ifs use.
For thousands of years, people around the globe have used the Aloe Vera plant as a supplier of a useful gel. This gel has been used to treat various conditions found in humans. This green, thick-leaved plant is a known medicinal.
Helping wounds to heal is reputed to be one condition for which the gel from the Aloe Vera plant is used. The reputation is that this gel cuts down on inflammation and eases the pain. But, its effect is not clear. Let us look at what scientific study tells us.
A study performed in the 1990s showed that the healing time of a moderate to severe burn was reduced when the wound was treated on a regular basis with Aloe Vera gel. Aloe Vera healing time was compared to the healing of a similar wound covered in a gauze bandage.
However, another study suggested wounds to which Aloe Vera gel was applied were significantly slower to heal. Thus, you will have to make your own study of this gel if you get a burn or a wound. In the end, whether or not the gel promotes wound healing remains unknown, even though there are said to be some promising results,
But, what about other uses for this plant? Are there any?
An immunostimulant has been extracted by a commercial laboratory. This substance has not been approved for human use. It has been approved for treating a cancer (fibrosarcoma) in cats and dogs. Even though it is not a drug it is a controlled product and can only be obtainef from a veterinarian
The enhancement of product is always the goal of cosmetic manufacturers. Is it any wonder they have seized on Aloe Vera gel as a neat addition to moisturizers, soap, sun screen, lotions, shampoos, makeup and tissues. Is the gel an effective additive? Well, cosmetic firms are strong on hype but not much else. Thus, effectiveness is a commercial secret or perhaps an unknown.
One of the common uses for Aloe Vera gel is to ease dry skin conditions. Additionally, eczema around the eyes and other sensitive facial skin is often treated with this gel.
An article published in the British Journal of General Practice suggests that Aloe Vera is effective at treating athlete's foot.
But, there are other uses for Aloe Vera --- other than applying it externally in a lotion or cream. This sap has been consumed internally as a juice for a long time.
Ulcerative colitis (an inflammatory bowel disease) is said to be eased by Aloe Vera juice. However, there can be side effects, so consulting with a doctor before consuming any form of Aloe Vera is highly recommended.
Well, now we know something about Aloe Vera. But, how does the gel get extracted from this plant. The gel is not from a fruit or from the root. Where, do we find it?
The lower leaves of the plant yield the gel. The leaves are typically bulky, thick and green. When the Aloe Vera leaf is sliced open, there is a gel inside.
But, beware. There is something to watch out for if you want to extract the gel.
There is a yellow substance called Aloe Vera latex, which comes from the inner side of the plant's skin. It can be highly irritating. Some who have reported negative effects from Aloe Vera may be applying or eating this yellow substance. You must carefully remove all skin and anything yellow before using the gel. The gel must be totally clear, odorless and tasteless.
This gel is also said to be used for clearing up eczema, according to some reports. It has also been used on herpes infections for possible instant symptomatic relief.
But, in addition to the medical uses, Aloe Vera gel is consumed as a food in many parts of the globe.
In Japan, Aloe Vera is often used as an ingredient in commercial yogurt. There are also many Japanese companies which use Aloe Vera in beverages.
In some of the parts of early India (British India), now Pakistan, the plant has been used for centuries as a digestive aid. The dried gel is mixed with seeds of various herbs and consumed after a meal. Sort of an early Tums, huh?
For centuries the Pashtuns in India have been using Aloe Vera to improve physical endurance. This probably works due to the high nutrient content of the herb's gel. People in Rajasthan, India, use Aloe Vera as a vegetable when mixed with fenugreek seeds.
The people of Tamil Nadu (another state in India) often cook a curry which uses Aloe Vera gel. It is eaten with rice or Indian bread.
The gel from Aloe Vera is an ingredient in some popular beverages. SoBe's strawberry drink is one. Aloe Vera is common in Mexican smoothies and a popular soft drink in South Korea also contains Aloe Vera gel.
Disclaimer " No information included here is meant to treat, mitigate, diagnose or cure any condition or disease. You must talk with your doctor before using. No government agency has approved this information. It is meant only for educational purposes. - 14130
For thousands of years, people around the globe have used the Aloe Vera plant as a supplier of a useful gel. This gel has been used to treat various conditions found in humans. This green, thick-leaved plant is a known medicinal.
Helping wounds to heal is reputed to be one condition for which the gel from the Aloe Vera plant is used. The reputation is that this gel cuts down on inflammation and eases the pain. But, its effect is not clear. Let us look at what scientific study tells us.
A study performed in the 1990s showed that the healing time of a moderate to severe burn was reduced when the wound was treated on a regular basis with Aloe Vera gel. Aloe Vera healing time was compared to the healing of a similar wound covered in a gauze bandage.
However, another study suggested wounds to which Aloe Vera gel was applied were significantly slower to heal. Thus, you will have to make your own study of this gel if you get a burn or a wound. In the end, whether or not the gel promotes wound healing remains unknown, even though there are said to be some promising results,
But, what about other uses for this plant? Are there any?
An immunostimulant has been extracted by a commercial laboratory. This substance has not been approved for human use. It has been approved for treating a cancer (fibrosarcoma) in cats and dogs. Even though it is not a drug it is a controlled product and can only be obtainef from a veterinarian
The enhancement of product is always the goal of cosmetic manufacturers. Is it any wonder they have seized on Aloe Vera gel as a neat addition to moisturizers, soap, sun screen, lotions, shampoos, makeup and tissues. Is the gel an effective additive? Well, cosmetic firms are strong on hype but not much else. Thus, effectiveness is a commercial secret or perhaps an unknown.
One of the common uses for Aloe Vera gel is to ease dry skin conditions. Additionally, eczema around the eyes and other sensitive facial skin is often treated with this gel.
An article published in the British Journal of General Practice suggests that Aloe Vera is effective at treating athlete's foot.
But, there are other uses for Aloe Vera --- other than applying it externally in a lotion or cream. This sap has been consumed internally as a juice for a long time.
Ulcerative colitis (an inflammatory bowel disease) is said to be eased by Aloe Vera juice. However, there can be side effects, so consulting with a doctor before consuming any form of Aloe Vera is highly recommended.
Well, now we know something about Aloe Vera. But, how does the gel get extracted from this plant. The gel is not from a fruit or from the root. Where, do we find it?
The lower leaves of the plant yield the gel. The leaves are typically bulky, thick and green. When the Aloe Vera leaf is sliced open, there is a gel inside.
But, beware. There is something to watch out for if you want to extract the gel.
There is a yellow substance called Aloe Vera latex, which comes from the inner side of the plant's skin. It can be highly irritating. Some who have reported negative effects from Aloe Vera may be applying or eating this yellow substance. You must carefully remove all skin and anything yellow before using the gel. The gel must be totally clear, odorless and tasteless.
This gel is also said to be used for clearing up eczema, according to some reports. It has also been used on herpes infections for possible instant symptomatic relief.
But, in addition to the medical uses, Aloe Vera gel is consumed as a food in many parts of the globe.
In Japan, Aloe Vera is often used as an ingredient in commercial yogurt. There are also many Japanese companies which use Aloe Vera in beverages.
In some of the parts of early India (British India), now Pakistan, the plant has been used for centuries as a digestive aid. The dried gel is mixed with seeds of various herbs and consumed after a meal. Sort of an early Tums, huh?
For centuries the Pashtuns in India have been using Aloe Vera to improve physical endurance. This probably works due to the high nutrient content of the herb's gel. People in Rajasthan, India, use Aloe Vera as a vegetable when mixed with fenugreek seeds.
The people of Tamil Nadu (another state in India) often cook a curry which uses Aloe Vera gel. It is eaten with rice or Indian bread.
The gel from Aloe Vera is an ingredient in some popular beverages. SoBe's strawberry drink is one. Aloe Vera is common in Mexican smoothies and a popular soft drink in South Korea also contains Aloe Vera gel.
Disclaimer " No information included here is meant to treat, mitigate, diagnose or cure any condition or disease. You must talk with your doctor before using. No government agency has approved this information. It is meant only for educational purposes. - 14130
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