Aloe Vera, also called as “Plant of Immortality” by Egyptians, about 6000 years ago is nothing lesser than a green gem. Americans referred it as the “Wand of Heaven” and this plant has a rich heritage spanning cultures and civilizations.
Cleopatra applied Aloe Vera to her body as part of beauty regime; Greeks used it to cure their baldness, cuts, infections and insomnia.
Aloe gel has about 6 natural antiseptics that fight against molds, bacteria, fungi, viruses, bacteria and other natural problems. It is considered as an elixir- it spans its uses from simple beauty aids- like preventing and curing pimples, burns, dryness to something major like digestive problems and kitchen mishaps. Aloe Vera juices can be taken orally from a commercial certified juice packs. Aloe Vera is truly a wand of the heaven, that can be used anywhere and everywhere.
Some of the common uses of Aloe are:
1.Body Scrub : Massage Aloe gel onto your body for a soothing skin
2.Can be used as a hair mask by massaging it in the scalp and letting it sit for 30 minutes before rinsing.
3.Can be used instead of regular creams as a moisturizer for dry skin.
4.Foot Mask: Aloe Vera can be used as a foot mask and a exfoliator by mixing it with oatmeal and honey
5.Frost Bite: Aloe helps protect against frost bites
6.Helps in controlling cholesterol
7.Helps in relieving heart burns, acidity, bloating and constipation.
8.Helps in removing eye-makeup gently.
9.Insect Bites
10.Is a general detoxifier
11.Lower blood sugar and BP
12.Prevents pimples
13.Prevents stretch marks
14.Rashes and Allergic skin reactions
15.Relieves hemorrhoids, Urinary Tract Infections (UTI), Prostrate problems, ulcers, colitis
16.Seizures, asthma, Bleeding, less menstrual blood, depression, glaucoma, etc., can also be treated by Aloe Vera
17.Skin Scrub: Aloe with brown sugar and lime juice works wonders for skin.
18.Soothes Psoriasis & Eczema
19.Strengthens gums and teeth
20.Sun burns
21.Treating Burns: Rub Aloe Vera gel gently on to the burnt area and relax.
22.Treats gastro-intestinal disorders
23.Treats vaginal irritations
By: Archa Dave
