Aloe vera : A Potential Herb and its Medicinal Importance
Abstract
Aloe Vera
contains numerous vitamins and minerals, enzymes, amino acids, natural sugars
and agents which may be anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial. The combination
and balance of the plant's ingredients are what purportedly gives it its
healing properties. The part of the Aloe Vera which is used are the leaves. The
Aloe is an Emollient, Purgative and Vulnerary. It is also used for its
antibacterial, anesthetic and antiseptic properties, and is good to use as a
tool for restoration of tissue. It is most commonly used on burns and minor
cuts, especially good for sunburns,although it is being used for the treatment
of skin cancer. Aloe is very useful on rashes caused by Poison Ivy, and it may
help to draw out infection. It may help with Vaginal Yeast Infections, although
this is not solid at this time. Aloe be made into a warm tea, made from the juice
as a wash for eyes. The washing of eyes with Aloe may protect the eyes from
ultraviolet rays from the sun. It can be used as a purgative. Aloe is also an
extremely powerful laxative, and it is not recommended that it is taken
internally. It is recommended that the fresh juice from the plant is used, and
not the store bought juice within other products or on its own.

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