The miraculous plant also known as aloe vera, aloe, barbados or aloe de curazao, and aloe barbadensis.
is a plant from Arabia and northwest Africa. Its common name Aloe comes from the Arabic voice, "sabaira" meaning "bitter" and the scientific genus Aloe comes from another Arabic word "Alloeh" which means, bright bitter substance. Its use as a medicinal plant was very important for ancient cultures such as the Greeks, Romans, Egyptians, Hebrews, Assyrians, Arabs and of course for African cultures, from where this plant originates. In the American continent, the introduction of the aloe was carried out by Christopher Columbus, who brought it as part of the "remedies" of the on-board medicine cabinet. In our country were the Spanish conquerors who brought the aloe, establishing it in the haciendas of the haciendas from which it spread
It has the property of regenerating skin cells.
It has digestive action.
It has depurative effect.
It favors the regeneration of internal tissues.
Eliminates fungi and viruses.
Regenerates skin cells
It has analgesic effect.
It protects the immune system.
It has anti-inflammatory action In addition to having many beneficial properties for our health, Aloe Vera is able to absorb toxic elements derived from PVC materials, paints, enamels
Everyone knows that aloe vera (sabila) is ideal for wounds and burns, and even insect insects. It has come to be called the plant "First Help" or in other words "First Aid" plant.
The soothing Aloe vera gel found inside the succulent leaves is an incredible natural "product" for skin care.
But what about the rest of the body?
Are there benefits to your interior too?
Actually, the aloevera plant does come with some very powerful benefits. There is no plant that offers all the health benefits such as the aloe vera (sabila) plant.
Aloe is a friend of your skin due to its incredible properties that help many of the common skin problems. Among the conditions that benefit from aloe are:
1- Hives and itching
2 - Burns including that mature caused by the sun. That's why it is used in creams after sunbathing.
3- The gelatinous substance contained in lasábila is a powerful humectant. It helps to assuavize the skin and moisturize it. This gel is effective in treating spots on the face in many people. It is used every night and day sunscreen is used.
4- Stretch marks. It helps to moisturize the skin and prevent stretch marks, many people also use it to improve the appearance of stretch marks.
5- Eliminates spots on the face and skin. It is one of the most effective natural ingredients to remove stains and improve scars.
Throughout history, aloe vera has been used for many uses ranging from skin conditions to constipation. Although his fame is linked to skin healing, protective practices, including skin cancer treatment in folk medicine. In the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries it was one of the most prescribed plants, even today it is one of the most popular herbs in the United States. It also works by healing the skin and relieving pain from burns.
How to cut leaves for consumption and not to damage the aloe vera plant is important to cut the lower leaves, that is, closer to the ground, which are the oldest and have all their healing properties concentrated. The cut to the plant will heal without altering its growth. Once obtained the leaf is cut the piece that is needed removing the thorny edges and separating the skin.
To be used orally and its intervention can be internal, it is necessary to eliminate the thorny edges and separate the skin of the leaf eats the inner pulp keeping it for a while in the mouth and chewing it until it is liquid before swallowing it. Because of its gelatinous consistency the sensation of having it in the mouth may not be very pleasant, but it is essential to keep it in the mouth to absorb all its properties. although there are also different forms of consumption with other ingredients according to the need that is required.
For the aprobechamiento of external way it is necessary, to cut the fresh leaf; If it is small, you can remove the bark on one side. In both cases immediately the gelatin springs from the inside. In cream, Shampoo and conditioner, Soaps. Capsules or pills that contain the dehydrated gel, this is achieved through a lyophilization process (evaporation of water at low temperature and high vacuum), which keeps the active natural compounds intact.
In the form of a refreshing drink: In the market there are different types of drinks that come natural or sweetened with fruit juice.