Aloe vera barbardensis the Miracle Plant for your health Aloe vera has been recognised as a significnt medicinal herb for more than 3,000 years. The Egyptian Papyrus ebers and temple walls bear testament to the use of aloe to treat burns, skin ulcers and parasites. Aloe was in such a demand by the 4th century B.C. that Aristotle urged Alexander the Great to conquer the east African island of Socotra, the sole location of aloe cultivation at the time. By 1673, England began importing a steady supply of aloe from Barbados, which led to the plants species name of barbadensis.
Recent medical research and traditional remedies have often confirmed Aloe vera as a rich source of healing ingredients which work synergistically enhancing one anothers effect. These ingredients include vitamins, minerals, protein, enzymes and animo acids.
In summary, Aloevera extracts acts in 3 main ways- * As an anti-inflamatory agent * A a wound healer * As an anti-oxidant one or all of which may contribute to releiving a particular ailment
Aloe Vera products: The extract from the leaves of Aloe vera plant can be found in many health and beauty products. Aloe vera juice can be produced from either liquid or powdered Aloe, but aloe content should have a minimum of 95% by volume. Natural juice of Aloe Vera is good for those with allergies and for those who suffer from candida, sore throat or mouth ulcer. The extracted juice also works well for those who suffer from heartburn, artheristis, irritable bowel system, peptic ulcers, high blood pressure. Aloe vera gel is primarily used externally for skin conditions such as acne, sunburn, psoriasis, cuts, bruises and stings. The pure gel is clear, non-sticky, odourless, easily absorbed and can be used as often as required without side-effects. Hence, aloe gel is widely used in the making of skin-care products such as moisturiser, soap, shampoo, skin cream as it has a moisturising and softening effects and it can help reduce scares, rejuvenate and heal the skin). Cleopatra owed her natual beauty to a facial cream containing aloe. Aloe is a soothing emollient that stimulates circulation of the skin. In fact, with a natural pH of about 4.3, aloe is ideal for use on human skin, which varies between a pH of 4 and 6.