The aloe vera plant contains up to 99 percent water and has been around for thousands of years to treat several health conditions. Aloe vera has many uses today that can help your body both internally and externally. It is important to discuss using aloe vera with your doctor first to prevent any unwanted side effects.
What is Aloe Vera?
In order to discuss how aloe vera helps your body, it is important to understand exactly what it is. Aloe vera gel comes from the pulp of the meaty leaves of aloe vera plant. It comes from subtropical and tropical locations like South Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Today, it can be grown in the household and its transparent gel can be used directly or added to products.
Burns
Aloe vera gel from the plant can help the body with minor cuts and burns. It is also used for sunburns by providing pain relief and skin repair. Aloe is found in many lotions and creams used to treat burns because it contains active compounds that may decrease pain and inflammation and stimulate skin growth and repair. Though aloe vera is considered safe for the treat of burns, it should never be applied to open wounds.
Skin Conditions
Certain skin conditions like herpes, psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis have seen improvement with the use of aloe vera. Aloe vera gel may also help the body in the treatment of inflammatory skin conditions such as ultraviolet-induced erythema because of its hydrating and anti-inflammatory effects. Studies are still being conducted regarding aloe and skin conditions so speak with your doctor first before use.
Constipation Relief
Aloe juice or aloe latex is can be a strong laxative for constipation relief in the body. This latex is a yellow and bitter liquid derived from the skin of the aloe leaf. However some side effects have been reported including painful cramping, diarrhea, and a long recovery for bowels to return to normal. Discuss using aloe vera as a laxative with your doctor first.
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