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What Aloe Vera Does In Your Body Why Egyptians Called It The Plant Of Immortality

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Aloe vera is medicinal, and like all plant medicines, should not be consumed every single day for months on end. I use my intuition when working with plant medicines and never usually consume it for more than a week or two at a time in large doses. When I do use aloe in my smoothies or juices, I cut a piece of aloe about 1 inch long and open up the skin and only add in the clear inner gel of the aloe plant.) Be sure to read the last section about over-use of this plant as well as dose recommendations. I consume fresh aloe, because that’s what I have access to. (Want to experience fresh aloe? . If you’re going to buy aloe juice, I recommend buying smaller bottles and drinking it within a couple of weeks upon opening.

This amazing plant can be consumed or you can apply it on your skin.

Aloe Vera Benefits

  • Treats acne and eczema
  • Hydrates the skin
  • Reduces rashes, boils, and other skin irregularities
  • Helps burns heal
  • Fills in wrinkles
  • Heals wounds
  • Boosts the immune system
  • Regulates the blood sugar
  • Strengthens the urinary tract performance
  • Helps with reducing heartburn and indigestion
  • Improves the heart’s work and the blood’s quality
  • Prevents digestive disorders such as bloating, constipation, IBS and colitis, and soothes the stomach
  • Encourages the production of white blood cells
  • Diminishes the risk for arthritis inflammation
  • Keeps the gums healthy

Aloe Vera Gel

Ingredients:

  • A clean cutting board
  • A sharp filleting knife
  • An aloe plant
  • A clean plate
  • A clean cotton towel
  • A sterile glass jar
  • Fresh lemon juice
  • A food processor (optional)

Preparation:

First, wash your hands and the working surface well. In this way, any unwanted bacteria will be eliminated. Choose deep green leaves which are thick and mature. Ideally, choose at least 4-6 inches long leaves which are near the bottom. Use a sharp knife to cut the leaves. Do this as close to the base as you can. Wash the outer skin of the leaves and the knife well. Remove the serrated edges and skin very carefully. Put the concave side down on a cutting board and slice around the perimeter. Next, run the knife right under the top layer and peel it away. Repeat on the opposite side. Remove the gel, place it is a jar and squeeze lemon juice over it. Keep the jar in the fridge for up to a week.

How to use it:

For topical use: clean and cut the leaf lengthwise and rub the gel on the wound few times a day, until it is completely healed.

For medicinal use: take 30 ml of the gel, 3 times a the day.

What Aloe Vera Does In Your Body: Why Egyptians Called It The Plant Of Immortality

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Known to the Egyptians as the plant of immortality and to Native Americans as the wand of heaven, aloe vera comes with a wide array of amazing healing properties — some of which you may already be aware. You might even have your own aloe vera plant in your home for those small emergencies like scrapes, cuts, and burns, but did you know that aloe vera is not only limited to topical use and is actually even more beneficial to your body when taken internally?

Aloe vera contains over 200 biologically active, naturally occurring constituents which include polysaccharides, vitamins, enzymes, amino acids, and minerals that promote nutrient absorption.

According to The Journal of Environmental Science and Health, aloe vera also possesses anti-bacterial, anti-viral, and anti-fungal properties that assist the immune system in cleansing the body of toxins and invading pathogens. But that isn’t all aloe vera juice/gel has to offer.[1]

Minerals

Aloe vera has loads of minerals including calcium, magnesium, zinc, chromium, selenium, sodium, iron, potassium, copper, and manganese. These minerals work together to boost metabolic pathways.

Enzymes

Aloe Vera contains important enzymes like amylase and lipase which can aid in digestion by breaking down fat and sugar molecules. One molecule in particular, Bradykinase, helps to reduce inflammation.

Vitamins

One study  showed that aloe vera actually contains vitamin B12, which is required for the production of red blood cells. That would be great news for vegetarians and vegans in particular, who often do not get adequate amounts of B12 through their regular diet. Keep in mind however, that was just one instance and you shouldn’t rely on aloe alone for your daily requirements of b12. Other studies have shown that taking aloe can assist with the bioavailability of vitamin B12, meaning the body can more easily to absorb and utilize it which can prevent deficiency. Aloe vera is also a source of vitamins A, C,E, folic acid, choline, B1, B2, B3 (niacin), and B6.

Amino Acids

Aloe vera contains 20 of the 22 essential amino acids that are required by the human body. It also contains salicylic acid, which fights inflammation and bacteria.

Other Uses For Aloe

Aside from being an excellent body cleanser, removing toxic matter from the stomach, kidneys, spleen, bladder, liver, and colon, aloe can also offer effective relief from more immediate ailments, such as indigestion, upset stomach, ulcers, and inflammation in the gut. It also strengthens the digestive tract and alleviates joint inflammation, making it a great option for arthritis sufferers.

One study found that aloe vera juice, when taken the same way as a mouthwash, was just as effective at removing plaque as the common mouthwash and its active ingredient, chlorhexidine. This is a much better alternative because it is all-natural, unlike the typical chemical-laden options found in stores.

Aloe vera gel has also been found to effectively heal mouth ulcers, which are more commonly known as canker sores.

How To Take Aloe?

Aloe can be consumed straight from the plant, but the easiest and most palatable option is probably aloe juice, which you can find in most health food stores. You can also buy the leaves from many common grocery stores, or harvest your own, and juice them yourself.

You can buy the juice and mix it into your juices and smoothies or just drink it straight up. Make sure you are buying pure aloe juice/gel which is either of the whole leaf or just the inner filet. It does have a somewhat bitter taste though, so you may want to include other things. On the bottle you can find specific dosing instructions, but it would be wise to talk to a natural health expert or do some research into the matter to find instructions on specific dosing.