Medicinal Properties of Aloe vera
Medicinal Properties:Aloe Vera has shown Anti-inflammatory, anesthetic, antiseptic,uterine stimulant,purgative, vulnerary.
Main Uses: Its gel is placed on burns to relieve pain and prevent blisters. Aloe may reduce inflammation, decrease swelling and redness, and accelerate wound healing. Aloe can aid in keeping the skin supple, and has been used in the control of acne and eczema. It can relieve itching due to insect bites and allergies. It is also good for sunburn and skin irritation. Aloe’s healing power comes from increasing the availability of oxygen to the skin, and by increasing the synthesis and strength of tissue. Aloe Vera contains many ingredients, including vitamins, minerals; seven of the eight essential amino acids, sugars - including the important muco-poly saccharides which act on the immune system as well as helping to detoxify the body -and essential fatty acids. Aloe Vera also contains Lignin which gives it its penetrative ability to reach deep into the skin; saponins which exert a powerful anti microbial effect against bacteria, viruses, fungi and yeasts such as candida and anthraquinones, including aloin and emodin, which are strong painkillers and antibacterial, they are also powerful laxatives.Aloe contains at least three anti-inflammatory fatty acids that are helpful for the stomach, small intestine and colon. It naturally alkalizes digestive juices to prevent over acidity - a common cause of indigestion. It helps cleanse the digestive tract by exerting a soothing, balancing effect.
It is taken in conjunction with antispasmodics or carminatives (anti-gas) to counteract griping.It is also used in Ayurvedic Medicines like KumariAsava for treating various liver diseases.
