Aloe vera also known as the miracle plant is a very popular house plant known for its amazing healing benefits. Throughout the centuries, healing by aloe vera have been handed down through the word of mouth as it is rich in vitamins such as vitamin A, C and E and has more than 20 minerals. There are 26 species of aloe vera plant, but the best aloe vera plant is aloe barbadensis miller plant which has been useful because of its medical properties and even modern doctors recommend aloe vera for many good reasons which I shall be sharing with you all today
- Aloe vera plant can be used to heal skin. If you have a plant in your house or if you can buy a leaf in a grocery store, then get one, break it off and mash into an ointment or gel. You can then apply the gel to heal skin especially the cracks and blisters.
- Aloe vera is effective in treating burns. It inhibits the action of pain producing peptide and help skin heal and grow. Hence an aloe vera plant is also called the burn plant. All you need is get an aloe vera leaf, split it open and rub the gel over the burn
- Aloe vera is good for a heartburn. The juice of aloe vera can take the sting out of a heartburn by coating the esophagus and keeping the stomach acid where it belongs. Drink one cup of juice once or twice a day between meals.
- Aloe vera can be used to heal an inflamed gum. All you need is to slice open a leaf, dip a cotton swap into the gel, and apply it to your gums.
- Aloe vera can be useful to treat the frostbite. It inhibits the germs causing infection and help skin heal more rapidly.
- Aloe vera paste made by blending a smidgen of red pepper and one tablespoon or more of aloe vera gel and applying it to shingles can help heal the shingles. The paste is recommended to be applied with a cotton swab as you don not want to burn your finger.
- Aloe vera gel is also an effective treatment for hemorrhoids pain. Take a little bit of aloe vera gel and apply it to the tender spots. It lubricates the area which helps lessen the irritation and may help the tissue heal more quickly.
- Aloe vera is also a good treatment for Ulcers. It coats the irritated tissue and promotes faster healing. Get an aloe vera leaf, break it open and squeeze some juice into your mouth. You can take it couple of times a day.
- Aloe Vera can also be used as a moisturizer for you skin. Apply aloe vera gel on your face as it acts like an oil free hydration. It is perfect for oily/ combination skin.
- Internal consumption of aloe vera juice can also help in improving digestion, treating constipation and manage weight.
