Experts told, what may be helpful aloe.
About aloe and its valuable properties known since the days of Ancient Egypt. This succulent contains a lot of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, enzymes — a total of about 200 useful substances.
The Egyptians called aloe the “plant of immortality” because of the gel-like liquid in the leaves, which consists of 99% water and stores all favor the plants. As Christopher Columbus said: “Four plants necessary for human life: wheat, grapes, olives and aloe. The first nourishes, the second — pleases, the third gives harmony, the fourth cures”.
Indeed, thanks to aloe sailors remained alive after his next expedition. Now, after hundreds and thousands of years, we continue to use aloe, and manufacturers add it to food, cosmetics and medicines.
Aloe Vera reduces stress and boosts immunity. Aloe Vera is a powerful adaptogen, which increases the protective function of the body and makes it more resistant to external changes and influences. That is due to the adaptogen the body is able to resist diseases, cope with emotional and physical stress and to get used to new conditions, for example environmental. However, aloe is rich in antioxidants (vitamins a, C and E, which fight free radicals. Radicals provoke a lot of diseases, including cancer, accelerate the aging process and reduce immunity.
Aloe improves digestion. Poor digestion can be the consequence of an unhealthy diet, food allergies, diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, etc. to Cope with the discomfort will help aloe Vera juice (of course, in conjunction with medications prescribed by a doctor): it normalizes the acid-alkaline environment, regulates the bowels, improves the absorption of nutrients, relieves heartburn and constipation. Especially recommend this juice for those who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome. One study established that the intake of 30 ml of aloe Vera juice twice a day reduces the symptoms of this disease, such as flatulence. But some overestimate the capabilities of aloe Vera — what can we say, fashion trends in the diet make themselves known. The universal love of smoothies and vegetable juices allows marketers to create a whole legend about the “incredible and quick” girlsgogames the effect of these drinks. Aloe Vera juice is gaining popularity — now it is added in almost all food and beverages just to lose weight. But we hasten to destroy another myth.
Often contains aloe in cosmetics for irritated, inflamed and injured skin, and in the means for the correction of inflammatory lesions. In addition, aloe Vera is used after the integrity of the skin and in the treatment of acne, but not as a separate tool, and only as part of combination therapy as a very effective auxiliary “member”. Aloe made the skin for burns, insect bites, inflammation, itching, nourishes and moisturizes it, and is also suitable for owners of sensitive skin. But, as I said the expert, need to know the measure.
Aloe reduces cholesterol and cures diabetes. There are no accurate data confirming a direct positive influence of aloe on the health of the heart. But there is one study published in The British Medical Journal, and it claims: aloe Vera contains beta-sitosterol, which lowers “bad” cholesterol. In addition, the plant regulates blood pressure and improves krovoobraschenie. There are other studies that continue to seek to prove the beneficial properties of aloe. One such study found the following: if you eat a spoon of aloe Vera pulp (not juice) each day for six months, glucose levels and triglycerides in the blood of diabetics will reduce.
Aloe strengthens the hair. Those shampoos, masks and conditioners that we usually buy, contain a lot of chemicals, and they, in turn, damage your hair, cause terrible itching and irritation on the scalp. In order to get rid of them or not to face such consequences, add aloe Vera to your hair care. Thanks to the b vitamins, magnesium, iron and selenium aloe Vera will strengthen hair and give them a healthy look. And thanks to the antibacterial and antifungal properties, protects against bacteria, unwanted inflammation and stop itching, which frequently occurs with dandruff or when using poor-quality tools.
