Medical Uses of Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera plays an important role in maintaining the healthy functioning of the major organs, and preventing diseases.

- Aloe Vera releases pepsin, which aids digestion, soothes digestive tract irritations, colic pain and ulcers.

- It also heals heart burns.

- It boosts circulation, and thus increases the supply of oxygen to the cells. Therefore, it could play a major role in alleviating the condition of thalasemmia patients.

- Aloe Vera acts as a general tonic, raises immunity and fights diseases. Research reveals its efficacy in conditions like HIV and cancer, especially leukemia, due to its ability to produce white blood cells. Consequently, it can minimize the side effects of chemotherapy and radiation.

- Aloe Vera is also beneficial for Asthma patients.

- It helps to maintains healthy joints and muscles, and thus, prevents arthritis.

- Aloe Vera detoxifies the body, and is considered the best colon cleanser. It prevents constipation; therefore, it is an effective blood purifier.

- It is beneficial in kidney and liver problems, like jaundice.
Aloe Vera also reduces blood sugar, and controls diabetes.

- It reduces cholesterol and triglycerides, leading to a healthy heart, and preventing cardiac problems.

- Aloe Vera reduces inflammation and infection of the eye and ear.
Finally, it provides energy, and acts as a restorative. Moreover, it is said to alleviate depression.

Aloe Vera a natural healer

Aloe Vera is considered as a natural healer and can be used to cure multiple diseases according to the various studies and researches.

Around 300 varieties of Aloe Vera are being used for thousands of years and can be used as first aid for burn injuries, skin irritation, constipation and moisturising the skin.

Father of Pharmacology, Paracelsus said, “All that mankind needs for good health and healing is provided in nature, the challenge of science is to find it.”

Aloe Vera helps treat kidney problem, heal cuts, insect bites, sun burns and kills fungus and bacteria and it also contains six natural antiseptics which kills germs, Najma said.

Dermatologist suggest its use for healing surgery scars, reduce dandruff and vanish pimples spots from the skin.

However, the researchers are also working to find uses of Aloe Vera to fight AIDS and cancer diseases, she added.

According to the medical experts, drinking Aloe Vera juice on a regular basis help maintain health by replenishing body naturally with the essential amino acids.

In 2004, biologists tested the effects of Aloe Vera on certain bacteria which proved that it inhibits the growth of the Streptococcus and Shigella bacteria and prevent human conditions like rheumatic fever, pneumonia, meningitis and diarrhoea.

Some of the minerals found in Aloe Vera juice include calcium, sodium, iron, potassium, chromium, magnesium, manganese, copper and zinc.

Aloe extract has been proven to decrease blood glucose levels and it can prevent or at least slow down the development of diabetes.

Aloe Vera juice provides natural support for the immune system and increases protein absorption, decreasing unfriendly bacteria and yeast, ensures a greater feeling of well-being, increase energy levels and maintain a healthy body weight.

Aloe Vera can be used to disinfect wounds and it can protect your open wounds from certain microorganisms that can cause infections.

It can be used to treat injuries that occurred on soft tissue, such as mouth ulcers, canker sores, fever blisters and other lesions, bleeding gums and for hair growth. It can also be used as a sun screen on the face.