Health Benefits of Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera also known as Aloe is a very rich medicinal plant which is usually grown in gardens, farmlands and the likes. This plant which contains sticky gels is known to be an excellent treatment for skin conditions and various stomach related issues.

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Nutritional Facts

Aloe Vera contains certain antioxidants which makes it highly resourceful. This plant also contains protein, magnesium, calcium, vitamins A, E and C, and zinc.

Health Benefits

The health benefits of these wonderful plant are numerous. The aloe gel could be applied to the body or consumed internally to serve different purposes.

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Aloe Vera helps in treating Diabetes – It aids in reducing blood sugar level.

Aloe aids in the treatment of mouth and stomach ulcers and also treatment of moth plague.

Aloe Vera aids in digestion – Aloe Vera is known to soothe and cleanse the digestive tract and help improve digestion. It also helps in reducing the number of harmful bacteria in the gut.

Aloe aids in Detoxification – Consuming Aloe Vera helps in proper elimination of waste from the body and also the detoxification of the body.

Aloe Vera aids in treating burns – applying Aloe Vera to burns accelerates the healing process

Aloe Vera helps in treating Constipation – the latex (the sticky yellow residue found under the skin of the leaf) found in aloe vera plant helps in treating constipation.

Aloe Vera gel helps prevent wrinkles – due to its anti-aging properties, the aloe vera gel helps in preventing wrinkles.  Regular application of aloe vera on the skin helps in preventing wrinkles.

Aloe Vera contains bioactive compounds which aids in improving health.

Aloe Vera also alkalizes the body – Being an alkaline forming food, aloe vera helps to balance overly acidic dietary habits.