Health Benefits of Aloe Vera plants

 

Aloe vera plant is a perennial evergreen succulent.Currently, aloe vera is common plant that not only grows in the wild, but is widely cultivated.

In the literature, aloe vera is mentioned in the holy books of the Hindus, the ancient Egyptian papyri and the Bible. The peoples of the ancient East there, there are also still the custom to hang aloe vera over the door.

Biologists share strongly divergent opinions on where aloe vera originates. Some believe it originates from Africa, and others from the Arabian Peninsula in Asia. Still others are inclined to believe that aloe vera comes from the Canary Islands and Cape Verde Islands. This is due to the fact that aloe vera is cultivated by man since ancient times, and being very undemanding plant naturalized in many parts of the world with suitable conditions for its growth.

Aloe vera contains 6 antiseptics, anti-microbial lectins, amino acids (more than 21), vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, C, D and E, three kinds of carbohydrates, a plurality of minerals, enzymes, and fibers.

All together they form a very strong and unique combination that makes aloe vera and is such a miracle plant.

Aloe vera has several functions: analgesic, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, feature a powerful stimulant, an antitumor agent, an antioxidant.

The main benefits of aloe health include:

• The ability to accelerate the natural healing process of tissue and skin for cuts, burns and other skin damage.

 

• The ability to prevent fungal, viral and bacterial infection by known anti-bacterial properties.

 

• The ability to improve the skin condition by moisturizing and firming effect.

 

• The ability to suppress inflammation and prevent the formation of scars.

 

• The ability to suppress skin irritation and itching to shoot.

 

• If ingestion - the ability to remove various disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, constipation and diarrhea to irritable bowel syndrome.

 

• Topical aloe can be used for burns, cuts, wounds. Used with turmeric, which helps healing.

 

• As aloe tonic means take two tablespoons three times a day.

 

• Conjunctivitis aloe juice is used as an external agent for application to the eye.

 

• Fresh aloe juice is used for muscle cramps during menstruation of women.

Aloe juice is a great natural cleansing agent.

Aloe vera researchers called "a vehicle" for its ability to penetrate deep into the skin and in the blood. A penetrating into the interior, Aloe Vera opens the pores, detoxifies (effect of hyaluronic acid).This property of aloe vera plays an important role in many of its cleaning functions. It "cleans" the body of the "slag" of toxins and various deposits, cleanses the intestines, liver, blood vessels, joints, blood and lymph. Effective with any intoxication, including medicines.

For many thousands of years the gel from the aloe vera is used to preserve the beauty and health. Even the ancient Egyptian queen Nefertiti and Cleopatra used to take care of their body with the active ingredients of aloe vera leaves which are freshly picked.

Nutrients in the plant uniquely support the skin in carrying out its tasks. They nourish and moisturize the skin, thus ensuring the preservation of its functions.

 

Nourishing mask with aloe, honey and avocado:

Mix 10 grams of honey with 100 grams of avocado oil.

Dissolve on a steam bath.

Mix 50 grams of aloe vera gel with 30 ml of rose water.

Combine all ingredients.

Stir until a smooth creamy consistency.

Apply to cleansed face for skin lines.

Leave on for 10-20 minutes.

Rinse your face with warm water.

The resulting mixture can be save in the refrigerator for about two weeks. A beneficial effect on all skin types. Honey, avocado and aloe vera - the best set of nutrition and hydration for the skin. Avocados are rich in vitamin E, A, D, K, B vitamins, copper, iron, folic acid and fat, similar to sebum, as the best means to improve skin tone and improve the complexion. Honey makes the skin soft and elastic. Mask visibly tightens skin and smoothes fine wrinkles.

 

Honey-curd mask with aloe vera:

Mix 50 grams of aloe vera gel with 2 teaspoons of liquid honey (if the honey is too thick, it can be slightly warmed on a steam bath) and 1.5 tablespoons of cottage cheese or fat sour cream.  Mix all components until a smooth dough is obtained.

Apply with light circular movements to clean skin of the face and neck.Leave on for 10-20 minutes.

Rinse your face with warm water.

This has a very beneficial effect on all skin types. Components of selenium and vitamin E  are powerful antioxidants that help skin retain youth and beauty. Honey nourishes, softens and tones the skin and fills the necessary nutrients. Aloe Vera is e perfect moisturizer that can bring life-giving water, and all the nutrients to the deepest layers of the skin.

 

Ice with aloe vera for skin around the eyes:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In 100 ml of distilled water, add 15 ml of aloe vera gel and mix thoroughly.

Pour into molds for ice and freeze.

Apply in the morning after waking up, or at any other time as necessary.

This mixture perfectly removes puffiness and bags under the eyes. It relieves fatigue and sore eyes.