Rich in benefits, here are the various benefits of aloe vera for the body
KONTAN.CO.ID – JAKARTA. Aloe vera or aloe vera has long been used in traditional medicine in a number of countries.
In India, aloe vera used to treat constipation, skin diseases, intestinal worms, infections and as a natural remedy for colic.
Whereas in Chinese medicine, aloe vera is often recommended in the treatment of fungal diseases.
While in the West, aloe vera used in the cosmetic, pharmaceutical and food industries.
In fact, the manufacture of aloe vera extract is one of the largest botanical industries in the world. One part of aloe vera is a gel that is obtained from the cells in the center of the leaf.
Page Meetdoctor summarizes a number of benefits of the gel aloe vera or this aloe vera.
1. Cure rashes and skin irritations
There are numerous reports that have explored the role of topical aloe vera administration in skin conditions and wound healing management.
These include psoriasis, dermatitis, oral mucositis, surgical wounds, and as a home remedy for burns.
Aloe vera extract is reported to provide quick relief from the itching and burning associated with severe radiation dermatitis and skin regeneration.
2. Treating burns
Aloe vera gel has a protective effect against radiation damage to the skin.
In 1959, the US Food and Drug Administration approved the use of aloe vera ointment as an over-the-counter medicine for healing skin burns.
When aloe vera gel is used on burns, the material is able to prevent UV-induced suppression, so the area can heal faster.
3. Heal wounds
Aloe vera has antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties that promote healing and reduce pain associated with wet sores or sores in the mouth.
Amino acids and vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B6 and vitamin C are also very helpful.
One of the benefits of vitamin B6, for example, is that it acts as a natural pain treatment and creates antibodies that are used to protect the immune system.
4. Moisturizes hair and scalp
Aloe vera is a great natural treatment for dry hair or an itchy scalp.
The high levels of vitamins and minerals from aloe vera make hair strong and healthy. Due to its antibacterial and antifungal properties, aloe vera can help treat dandruff.
Meanwhile, the gel enzyme can clean the dead scalp cells and encourage the regeneration of skin tissue around the hair follicles.
Aloe gel also helps stop the itching associated with dandruff or dry scalp.
5. Treating constipation
The use of aloe latex as a laxative is well studied.
The anthraquinones present in the latex create a potent laxative that increases the water content in the intestines and stimulates mucus secretion.
It also increases intestinal peristalsis, which are the contractions that break down food and mix it into chyme.
After mixing with acids and enzymes, food turns into a thick liquid called chyme. Chyme will move from the stomach into the small intestine.
6. Helps the digestive system
Aloe vera juice can aid digestion, normalize acid / alkaline and pH balance, reduce yeast formation, encourage digestive bacteria, and regulate intestinal processing.
7. Boosts the immune system
The enzymes present in aloe vera break down the proteins we eat into amino acids.
It then converts the enzymes into fuel for every cell in the body, allowing the cells to function properly.
The content in aloe vera stimulates the immune system and kills infections.
8. Antioxidants and reduces inflammation
Aloe vera provides an incredible amount of vitamins and minerals that help reduce inflammation and fight free radical damage.
Vitamin A, for example, plays a vital role in maintaining healthy vision, neurological function and healthy skin.
Because vitamin A is an antioxidant that reduces inflammation. Vitamin C is also an essential component found in aloe vera; protects the body from cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye diseases, and even skin wrinkles.
9. Lowering blood sugar Some evidence that is done in humans and animals shows, aloe vera can relieve chronic hyperglycemia and disrupted propyl lipids.
Generally this condition occurs in diabetics, and is a major risk factor for cardiovascular complications.
In two related clinical trials, 72 diabetic women without drug therapy were given one tablespoon of aloe vera gel or placebo for six weeks.
Blood glucose and serum triglyceride levels decreased significantly with the aloe vera treatment.
This article was published on Kompas.com entitled: Recognizing the Benefits of Aloe Vera, for Skin to Constipation
Editor: Herlina Kartika Dewi