Aloe Vera - A Medicinal Herb

Aloe Vera is from the Aloe genus and is one of the most useful Succulent species. It has numerous benefits. This plant can grow in hot climates, thus it’s leaves store water which helps them to prepare for the process of photosynthesis. This watery part is actually a jelly kind of substance, which is used for various purposes. 

Aloe Vera treats various skin diseases, used for natural hair repair treatments and consumption of Aloe Vera juice helps in curing many diseases. Aloe vera juice is prepared by grinding whole leaf outer and inner parts. Then followed by various steps to refinement and purifying the juice. In some Aloe juices mild flavoring is also added to make ease consumption.

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Below are few benefits of drinking the Aloe juice and applying the Aloe gel, which altogether have mesmerizing benefits.

Alkalinity: Aloe Vera is Alkaline in nature. In case a person has acidic blood or is suffering from frequent acidity, consumption of Aloe Vera juice is one of the best options to maintain pH of stomach and keep blood clean.

Constipation: Drinking a lot of water and Aloe juice will help in curing constipation too. Aloe Vera plant leaves are rich in water content and helps in increasing the water level in the intestine which in return helps to loosen the stool and pass it easily. However, if you are under medication, please consult your respective specialist before consuming it.

Dental care (includes canker sores): Aloe Vera is antibacterial, it also helps in reducing the dental plaque. Along with this, it also reduces the chances of bacterial infections which can lead to the oral cavity. It is found in research that regular use of aloe Vera mouthwash for one week resulted in reducing tooth plaque.

Digestive relief: We have seen that Aloe Vera is very helpful in reducing constipation, because it's rich in water content. It is also rich in various digestive enzymes which will help the stomach to digest food efficiently (breakdown of sugars and fats). As aloe is Alkaline in nature, so it helps in reducing stomach ache and pain in intestines. Along with this it will also normalize the stomach pH, which will again help in prevention of stomach ulcers and Heartburn.

Increasing nutrition: Aloe Vera has plenty of nutrients like, vitamin B, C, E and folic acids. Along with these vitamins it also has a considerable amount of magnesium, potassium, sodium, copper, calcium, zinc  and manganese. Apart from Dairy products and Fortified cereal (which is not considered as a healthy diet), Aloe also contains a good amount of vitamin B12, which will be a good option for vegetarians. It is also rich in vitamin C, which helps in the absorption of iron from vegetarian foods. Vitamin C also helps in increasing the body’s immunity, reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases. 

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