Aloe Vera or Aloe barbadensis is one of those plants you must have at home. It is very stylish to decorate your home or garden with and easy to maintain. On top of that, it contains a broad range of healing powers going from antibacterial properties for the treatment of wounds to a laxative when used internally.

Aloe Vera extracts have been used for more than 5000 years. Egyptians referred to this ancient and well-studied plant as the ‘plant of immortality’. But only recently western medicine and cosmetics have discovered this natural remedy. It is used as an ingredient in lotions, makeup, soaps, even in yogurt and beverages. But be aware, most of them are heavily processed and lost a lot of those precious healing powers.

There are about 250 species of the Aloe family, but Aloe Vera is the best-known member. It has thick leaves that contain a lot of healing juice. Most of the species are originated from Africa and brought from Egypt to India by Arabs where it grows in abundance these days. Although most people think it is a member of the cactus family, Aloe Vera is a succulent plant or fat plant.

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Aloe Vera Plant Uses

 

Aloe Vera is one of the top 10 healing plants on earth. It is all about the juice or gel inside those thick leafs. It is safe to drink and can perfectly be used in food supplements. Pure Aloe gel contains over 75 nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, enzymes, amino-acids and much more. Polysaccharides, which are a special type of sugar, are an important factor in the healing of wounds and damaged cells. Furthermore, it also activates our immune system. to protect the body against bacteria and viruses.

Aloe Vera plant uses include treatment of several skin conditions such as psoriasis, dry or damaged skin. It repairs the damaged collagen and will help your body to produce new tissue. It can be a pain reliever and decreases swelling. Aloe Vera can help you to withstand itching insects bites. It shows great results when applied to burns or sunburns.

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How to Use Aloe Vera

 

  • Externally
    The gel from the leaf can directly be used on burns, insect bites, nettle stings, scalds, general pain and can also be used for a quick healing of wounds. Take a fresh leaf and cut it open. Rub the leaf gently over your skin. To extract more from the leaf, take a knife and score the inner side of the leaf with a few cuts. It is important when you cut a leaf from your plant to always use the bigger base leafs. Don’t cut away new leaves or your plant will die. If you apply the gel on a wound, make sure the wound is clean and not infected. The gel promotes the healing process of our skin.

 

  • Internally
    Infusions can be made by cutting the leaves into small chunks from approximately 1 inch. Place them in a container and fill to one-third. Fill the container with cold water and place it for 8 hours in your fridge. This fusion is an excellent and detoxing morning drink or after lunch drink. I like to add lemon or lime chunks to improve the taste. Avoid using Aloe Vera internally when pregnant or breastfeeding.

 

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Thanks for reading. I hope this information was helpful. Until next time!

 

 

Amy Goodrich

Amy Goodrich

 

Crazy cat lady, life and food lover, certified biologist, and holistic health coach.

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