Aloe vera

     THE MAGIC IN ALOE VERA. 

      (Aloe barbadensis)

      Every one needs an aloe near the kitchen window. Many 

        centuries ago people realized that the plant had more to  

        offer than just being beautiful to look at. The tough-look

        ing spikes slice surprisingly to reveal a shiny, soft, gelIk     

        e sap. The gell and juice became a very popular remedy 

        that was used to help treat skin issues to burns and scald

        and even digestive problems. Amazing right??This plant has many medicinal and com

        mercial uses. Infact, it is one of the most useful plants in the 

        whole world. It is rich in antidioxants such as Vitamins A, C       

        and E

         It has at least six natural antiseptics and about hundred

         more uses.

         

         Aloe Vera has been effective in treating skin conditions 

         Such as acne and psoriasis; aloe creams have a calming

         effect on the skin and have been shown to help  reduce 

         its itchiness and inflammation.

          

          Fifty years ago it was discovered that patients with facia

          -l X-ray burns treated with with fresh aloe Vera juice

          healed surprisingly fast. Some people swear by aloe to 

           calm sunburn. You might have experienced the gel’s 

          cooling effect yourself.

          If you are unable to grow this beautiful plant yourself,

          Aloe gel or juice is available from health food stores, 

          although it’s less gel-like than from a plant you grow 

          yourself.