Aloe Vera is a desert plant from the genus Aloe. It originated in Sudan and has spread cross the world, where it is appreciated for its many medicinal benefits. Over the years it has picked up many names including, lily of the desert, elephant’s gall, and burn plant. This plant has many health benefits which is why you can find it in drug stores and pharmacies all over the world bottled up and sold in the form of lotions and oils.
Aloe vera’s health properties include the ability to strengthen the immune system, alleviate menstrual problems, cure dermatitis, delay the aging process, heal wounds, and treat burns. It also can eliminate ulcers, lower cholesterol levels, cure nausea, reduce blood sugar levels, reduce oxidative stress, and inhibit the growth of cancerous cells, and even promote hair growth.
To gain all of these impressive health benefits is actually quite simple. Aloe vera is a succulent plant, meaning it is thick and fleshy and retains water very easily. Simply break off a stalk and extract the gel like substance from inside. You can apply the gel topically to your hair and skin or ingest it. You can even combine it with other lotions, powders, and oils to combine its affects with those of other ingredients. It is a simple thing to make your own aloe vera infused coconut oil. You will receive the curative skin treatment benefits of aloe vera combined with those of coconut oil.
Aloe vera also has a plethora of amino acids that work together with other compounds to distribute a large amount of nutrients and aloe vera’s many health benefits throughout the body. It is also a great source of energy, sodium, iron, and calcium, making it a great nutrient supplement as well.
