We have all heard of Aloe Vera and seen the name appear on many products from shampoo to toilet paper! But how many of us appreciate its extraordinary health and beauty properties; properties highly regarded from the time of the ancient Egyptians and Cleopatra. She coveted the use of this miraculous plant using it to maintain her health and renowned beauty. So what is Aloe Vera? It is a plant, related to the lily family, which grows native in hot, dry parts of the world. It has slender spiky leaves, which are actually soft to the touch; inside the leaves is the important health beneficial gel. In many countries this plant is known as the burn plant as it is often used as a relief for burns, including sunburn. Taking a leaf from the plant, stripping it open to reveal the gel and applying it to the wounded skin will render instant relief, sooth the pain and aid the natural healing process. Many people have seen the benefits overnight. Beyond the wonderful properties for the treatment of the skin, Aloe Vera has many other health and beauty properties and has no known side effects. Drinking the gel can aid digestive problems and be beneficial in the treatment of bowel problems such as Colitis, Cystitis, IBS and many others. A recent clinical trial into the benefits of Aloe Vera on ulcerative colitis came to the conclusion that Aloe Vera taken for 4 weeks produces a clinical response more often than a placebo A larger trial is planned. Aloe Vera has power both inside and outside of you! |
