Aloe vera is one of the plants with multiple health benefits, it can be used for hair care, skin care, strengthens the cardiovascular system and helps the digestion process. In general, its use is topical; however, consuming it orally provides greater benefits to the body.
In fact, the professor of Organic Chemistry at the University of Cádiz, Francisco Antonio Macías, assures that although it is an unknown plant as food, its effects are “wonderful”, because its iron content is “five times higher than lentils”. Also, it has “excellent quality” fibers and vitamins, it helps to regenerate the intestinal flora and “above all it raises the immune system, which is what makes one feel good”, explained the professor.
In accordance with AHow To the Aloe vera has antibacterial and antiseptic properties that help the immune system. Therefore, this medicinal plant cleanses the body and keeps it free of bacteria and infections and also provides it with necessary nutrients that help prevent diseases. Thus, Experts recommend consuming a glass of aloe vera juice in aids to treat these problems.
As aloe vera is the first food that the body will receive, following more than 8 hours without eating anything, it is better processed by the body.
Likewise, aloe vera in aids allows you to lose weight, due to its antioxidant properties of elimination of toxins and residues. This plant allows you to cleanse the body and also promotes fat burning by eliminating adipose tissue thanks to the metabolism of fatty acids. An aloe vera juice on an empty stomach or at breakfast mixed with some fruit will help with weight loss.
According to an article in the Journal of Research in Medical Sciences, Aloe vera juice also reduces abdominal pain, flatulence, and constipation in patients with irritable bowel syndrome. It also works as a remedy for gastric ulcers and colitis, says the Journal of Neurogastroenterology and Motility.
Other benefits of aloe vera
According to Mayo Clinicresearch on the use of aloe for specific conditions shows the following:
- Control blood sugar: Drinking aloe vera helps lower blood sugar levels as it has glucomannan, chromium, magnesium, and manganese. These substances are very beneficial for people who are beginning to have problems with sugar.
- Burns and wounds: Aloe vera gel application appears to shorten the duration of wound healing in first and second degree burns. Aloe vera gel can also promote wound healing.
- Acne: Research suggests that aloe vera gel—applied morning and night, as an adjunct to the prescription topical acne medication tretinoin (Retin-A, Atralin, others)—might be more effective at reducing acne than the use of prescription topical medication only.
- Constipation: It is not yet clear whether oral use of aloe vera latex is effective in treating constipation. Although it acts as a laxative, aloe vera latex can also cause abdominal cramps and diarrhea.
- Oral lichen planus: Research recommends applying aloe vera gel twice a day for eight weeks, as it helps reduce symptoms of this inflammatory condition that affects the inside of the mouth.
- Psoriasis: Aloe vera extract cream may reduce the redness, scaling, itching, and inflammation caused by mild to moderate psoriasis. It may be necessary to use a specialized cream several times a day for a month or more to notice improvements in the skin.