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ALOE VERA Flower

Health Benefits of ALOE VERA :

The health benefits of Aloe Vera have been propagated all over the world.Earlier Aloe Vera was used basically to treat skin disorders and in cosmetics. It is available in the form of gel, lotion, liquid cream, juice, spray and powder capsules. With the intensive research on Aloe they have concluded that it consists of many key ingredients such as 18 of the 22 amino acids, vitamins, minerals rich in calcium, chlorine, sodium and potassium, about 200 key elements needed for our body. Authentic studies have established the power of Aloe Vera for treating several disorders.

Stomach disorders: Aloe gel has been found effective in reducing constipation, peptic ulcers, colitis, acidity, indigestion and irritable bowels. It is helpful for diabetes. It is also cures arthritis and improves blood circulation and nerves system. It is also a helping agent for Cirrhosis and Hepatitis.

Dermatology : It is more popularly know as "wound hormone". Aloe acts as beauty media clearing acne, black heads and rejuvenates dead skin cells and tightens the skin. It is aptly called ‘The Fountain of Youth’ . Aloe is used for oral and periodontal applications. Skin disorders like psoriasias, eczema, dermatitis, and first hand burns are cured effectively. Body lotion prevents sun burns. Hand lotion and cream application is effective for first hand burns, insect bites, stings, scrapes, abrasion, bruises and allergies. They suppress itching and swelling. They have anti-inflammatory and anti edematous properties. Pain due to shingles disappears with few Aloe applications. Cuts, lesions, and abrasions are easily treated. When Aloe is applied to wounds it acts as mild analgesic relieving pain and itching and increases blood flow to the wound to hasten healing. But this does not work similarly for deep cut surgeries.

Muscular Discomforts : For an athlete it helps to soothe bruised muscles, sprain and ligament tear. Aloe has the property of tissue rejuvenative ability, it is anti inflammatory and reduces swelling and gives pain relief, acts as anti septic and eliminates fungicide.
Hair care. There are many cases as proof of veracity to Aloe which claims to reduce dandruff and hair loss by constant application.

Gynaec Problems : Aloe has gained tremendous results in treating obstetric and gynaec problems.

Dentistry : Oral application has helped to treat fever blisters, herpes simplex, tonsilitius, giganvitis, apphous ulcers, sensitive teeth and other dental carries.

Pediatrics : In treating children this acts like a miracle for abrasions, contusions, sprains, tinea, herpes and burns. So far Aloe has been referred for external use, it is equally effective and extensively used for internal conditions – bursitic, stomach ulcers, rheumatoid conditions, arthiritic conditions and ulcerative colitis. Helps relieve constipation, reduces cold, influenza and allergies. Alleviates muscle cramps and gout conditions. It has also proved to be helpful for cancer patients (leukemia) and Sarcoma and it would prevent development tumors. Aloe Vera is a magic potion for the old to retard aging.

Safety :

People with intestinal disorders should not use Aloe latex. Pregnant and nursing mothers and children below 12 years should not use Aloe with high content of anthraquinones which is normally high in wrongly processed Aloe. Over dose of Aloe can cause diarrhea and kidney damage.People who are on steroids, pills for irregular heart beat, diuretics, digoxin should not use Aloe