Aloe Vera has a long history in healing and there are many benefits to the use of this succulent plant. References to Aloe Vera can be found dating back as far as 1750 BC. It was also widely used in Ayurveda, which is the ancient healing system of India.
I personally have experience with Aloe Vera Juice as I used it to help my elderly mother when she had stomach problems. It soothed her stomach instantly and took all the pain away so she no longer needed the pharmaceuticals prescribed for the condition.
There are tales that Cleopatra's soft skin was due to use of the Aloe Vera plant. The ancient Greeks used it to treat the wounds of soldiers and there are also reports of Aloe's use in Japan, Mexico and China going back hundreds of years.
One of its most well known properties is as a burn remedy. In recent studies, Aloe Vera was shown to reduce healing time of a topical burn by about nine days. Aloe Vera contains the vitamins A, B, B2, B12, C, E, niacin and folate as well as the following minerals: sodium, iron, selenium, manganese, magnesium, calcium, potassium, zinc, chromium, and copper. It is also a great source of the antioxidants Anthraquinones and Barbaloin and contains polysaccharides, saccharides and prostaglandins.
This ancient remedy can be used for many other uses in healing. It has been shown to alleviate symptoms associated with cancer, neurodegeneration, cardiovascular diseases and even diabetes. It has been found to be an effective immune stimulant in use against viruses causing measles, flus and even early states of AIDS.
Aloe Vera, which you may even have growing around your house, is a vital tool for your health and has so many uses. If you don't have some around your house, it's easy to grow and you can even grow it in your house. Maybe it's time to start your garden with this great natural healing plant.Mary Crawford, HealthCare Employment Network
