Aloe Vera is grown in many home gardens as an ornamental plant. The particular kind of Aloe Vera used for natural remedies has the Latin name Aloe Barbadensis and its leaves contain a gel that is rich in therapeutic properties. Aloe Vera has been used medicinally for over 6,000 years. Today it is found in health products in the form of gels, juices and creams, and also as an ingredient in some cosmetic products.

The Benefits of Aloe Vera

Small-scale studies and anecdotal evidence indicated that Aloe Vera may be beneficial in the following cases:

Applied as a cream for:

- Healing small cuts, insect stings, grazes and wounds.

- Healing and repairing skin tissue after burns, including sunburn.

- Healing skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, acne, general itching.

- Cosmetic uses such as moisturizing and improving the elasticity of the skin.

Aloe Vera is commonly used externally to treat various skin conditions such as cuts, burns and eczema. It is alleged that sap from Aloe Vera eases pain and reduces inflammation

Many cosmetic companies add sap or other derivatives from Aloe Vera to products such as makeup, moisturizers, soaps, sunscreens, shampoos and lotions. Aloe Vera gel is useful for dry skin conditions, especially eczema around the eyes and sensitive facial skin. In addition, it has been used for treating fungal infections such as ringworm.

How to Take Aloe Vera

You can grow your own Aloe Vera plant indoors and use it as a quick remedy for minor burns and grazes. Just break off a leaf and apply the gel directly. Always remove the skin of the leaf.

Aloe Vera is available in the market in the form of gel .If you are buying an Aloe Vera product, always purchase those made from 100% pure Aloe Vera.

I am to mention here that this does not constitute medical advice. If you suffer from a medical condition you should always seek the advice of a doctor/medical practitioner