What do you know about aloe vera?
Aloe
vera can be described as a succulent plant known for its medicinal and cosmetic
properties. It has thick, fleshy leaves that contain a gel-like substance often
used to soothe skin irritations, burns, and cuts. Aloe vera gel is also popularly
used in skin care products for its smoothing, moisturizing, and healing properties.
In addition, aloe vera juice is sometimes consumed for digestive health
benefits, though it's important to use it carefully, as too much consumption
can have laxative effects. The plant is easy to grow and maintain, making it a
common household plant.
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Here are some amazing benefits you should know about
aloe vera:
- It is a flamboyantly leafy, evergreen plant with
clear, gel-like innards;
- It can be used topically or orally
- It is the ultimate potted plant;
- It has amazing health benefits for skin and hair;
- It aids digestion and cools inflammation;
- It promotes oral health.
These are cool characteristics that we can never
take away from aloe barbadensis miller.
Aloevera Juice
However, before using your precious aloe vera, here
are some things you should know to maximize utility:
1. Oral consumption of aloe vera during pregnancy
may stimulate the uterus, and lead to premature labor or induce an abortion.
This is a result of anthraquinone which is contained in the aloe latex;
2. There are some underlying conditions such as
kidney conditions, cardiac complications, renal disorders etcetera that make
the oral intake of aloe vera risky;
3. Before topical application of aloe vera on skin
or hair, it would be better to cut it up and soak it in water for a while
rather than apply it raw. This is so that all that yellow substance which is
otherwise known as aloe latex or Aloin;
4. Many people are allergic to aloe latex and are
prone to have adverse reactions whether they apply aloe vera topically or
orally.
In summary, we’re saying that one must beware of
aloe latex, and also note that it is mostly safe to consume aloe gel only short
term – never for an extended period.
In the meanwhile, keep planting, and keep reaping!
