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Aloe vera - incredible number of uses
Aloe vera and it's products are widely used for incredible number of treatments. People and scientists are more sure in some of it's effects and less in some others. My opinion is that you should try it and see if it works for you. It's all natural and used by millions.
Aloe vera plant
Aloe vera plant is an evergreen. It grows to about 90 cm (33 inches). It has flowers from May to June. The Aloe vera plant is native to northern Africa.
Aloe vera and treatments
I've been researching Aloe vera effects for some time now, monitoring the news and reading numerous articles about Aloe vera juice, Aloe vera gel and other forms of Aloe vera products and here is the result of that research and my personal opinion:
- There is strong opinion (and some scientific evidence) that it helps various skin conditions, e.g. burns, wound healing, eczema, psoriasis vulgaris, seborrheic dermatitis (seborrhea, dandruff), radiation dermatitis and others
- It is quite surely believed it helps genital herpes
- It is almost certain that it can help in constipation
- It could help athlete's foot - there was an article on that in British Journal of General Practice
- Some people believe it can help in ulcerative colitis, an inflammatory bowel disease
- Cancer prevention is one of the major properties claimed and many people take Aloe vera juice for that, but it must be said that it's not yet sure that it helps in that
- Type 2 diabetes is thought to be helped by it by some
- Same goes for HIV infection
- Some other conditions for which some think Aloe vera in some form (Aloe vera juice, Aloe vera gel) can help are: dry skin, sensitive facial skin, mucositis, pressure ulcers etc.
Useful Aloe vera links
Aloe vera juices
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Aloe vera juice benefits
Aloe vera gel
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You use some kind of a cream?
Very informative, till now I thought it was a mild flower, not a cactus like feature. Glad to know it has lot of great health benefits. Thanks for sharing. Sometimes I use this for cuts before I put band aid on it. Even without band aid it heals faster.
I only took it orally, never tried it on wounds, so glad to hear that it helps you that way and that you found my Hub informative. Thanks ;)
Aloe vera is in a lot of creams and lotions, but is most commonly available in gel form... sometimes bright green, sometimes clear... has little bubbles in it? I'm sure if I held up a bottle of it, you'd recognize it. Well, maybe not, since you're on the other side of a web connection. But you know what I mean.
It's a great idea to have an Aloe vera plant in your own garden. In the event of a burn, be it from the stove or the iron, go and pick off a small piece, squeeze the juice directly onto the burn. It is instantly refreshing and helps to hasten the healing process.
They are also easy to grow.
Didn't know that! Great advice. I might make a Hub on Aloe growing. Thanks Jewels!
I used the regular aloe vera drink (George's) for a while - just 3 or 4ozs a day -- as tonic for indigestion/acid reflux. But I tried the Aloe Life/Aloe Gold Whole Leaf Aloe Vera drink when I couldn't find George's. The difference is I enjoy the Aloe Gold as a nice beverage -- about the same amount each day -- to patiently sip and appreciate the taste -- a bit bitter but not much. I use it evenings about an hour before bedtime to prevent indigestion or acid reflux. Also, I believe it keeps my diastolic blood pressure (the lower number) under control as did George's.
Very good hub, I've learned a lot from this article
great hub & very useful information for every one .......
Maddie Ruud Level 4 Commenter 4 years ago
As someone who burns if I stand in the sun for more than 30 seconds at a time, I can truly say that aloe vera has been a lifesaver for me.