Aloe Vera has been used as a
medical plant since the times of the Ancient Greeks and Romans. This succulent
plant grows naturally in Africa and the countries around the Mediterranean. In
warm climates the Aloe Vera will produce narrow tubular yellow flowers.
In colder climates this
plant can be planted in containers. The Aloe Vera is a wonderful plant to keep
in your home.
It does need a sunny place and
well drained soil. It does not do well in temperatures under 10 ° C
Benefits
Aloe has a strong ability to heal burns. The gel is
used as a protective coat on the wounded area and it speeds up the healing
process. The gel has a soothing effect on burns. It has antibacterial and
antifungal qualities. Aloe is the perfect first aid plant to keep in your
home.
Aloe Vera is also great to use on poison ivy burns.
Many people keep the plant in their home for this purpose only. When treating
minor burns use only the clear gel from the plant.
Fresh aloe gel needs to be used straight away as
it will lose its strength after being exposed to oxygen for a while.
Aloe Vera gel will help relieve eczema. Eczema is an
inflammation of the skin and does itch quite a bit.
Treating the red and itching area of the skin with
Aloe Vera will reduce the itching and speed up the recovery.
Aloe Vera in shampoo will make your hair very shiny.
It has become a quite common ingredient in many commercial produced shampoos.
Aloe Vera gel is good to use on dry skin. Aloe Vera will help reduce wrinkles and the gel is
often used for removing dead skin cells.
Aloe contains acemannan,
glucomannes, enzymes, vitamins A, B, C, and E, amino acids, minerals, saponins,
sterols and salicylic acid.
Source: http://usesofherbs.com/aloe-vera
