Aloe vera is considered an ancient natural remedy, which, applied both internally and externally, can help the human body in various ways. Especially the Aloe vera cream has been particularly popular in recent years and is used in various complaints.

The plant aloe vera

The appearance of aloe vera is reminiscent of a cactus. It is a lily plant, which is why it is also known as desert lily. Originally the plant probably comes from the Arabian Peninsula. Today it is also native to the Mediterranean, Mexico and India. The most important feature of the plant is its ability to survive for months without rain. Because their fleshy leaves, which are provided with thorns, can store an incredible amount of water. The longer the dry season lasts, the more the plant shrinks and then puffs up again when rain falls again. Her highly praised gel gives the plant the ability to heal itself by allowing the gel to shrink the wounds of the plant and seal them.

The miracle cure aloe vera

Aloe Vera is awarded a whole range of natural healing powers from which the environmentally-stressed person can benefit in many ways. Because aloe vera strengthens the immune system and helps against various pathogens. The effective agents are located in the leaf interior of the plant and are embedded in a gel that consists largely of water. The most important of these active ingredients is polysaccharide acemannan. It is a carbohydrate which is vital for humans. This is produced by humans only until puberty. After that it can and must be supplied to the body exclusively through food. This substance is stored in the cell membranes and helps the body against the attack of various parasites, such as bacteria, viruses and fungi. It activates and stimulates the cells of the human body, which are responsible for the defense. Aloe Vera increases the number of T-killer cells in the body as well as the monocytes, the lymphocytes and the red blood cells. In addition to the mentioned active ingredient, the plant Aloe Vera contains around 200 different active ingredients. Below that are both vitamins, Minerals and enzymesas well as amino acids, essential oils and salicylic acid, which has an analgesic effect.
Aloe vera can be used as a food. In this form, the plant helps with indigestion, asthma and allergies, fungal diseases and diabetes. As a dietary supplement, it is used even in cancer and AIDS therapy. In addition, Aloe Vera regenerates the intestinal flora.

Aloe Vera cream and its benefits

Already the ancient Egyptians appreciated the effect of aloe vera in the beauty area. Therefore, they used the gel of Aloe Vera 5,000 years ago for the production of various oils and ointments. Subsequently, the Greeks became aware of the plant, so they came over time to India and Japan. In the 10th century, it finally became known in Britain and eventually reached all parts of Europe.
Mitterweile the numerous effects of the plant were also scientifically proven. For this reason, it is not surprising that even in Germany, the variety of various Aloe Vera products is almost unmissable.
The gel from the plant is absorbed by the skin very quickly. This cools insect bites very effectively as well as the sunburn. As part of a study conducted by the University of Freiburg, it was even found that aloe vera works better in sunburn than cortisone. For this reason, it is considered an excellent alternative to cortisone therapy.
In addition, the gel of Aloe Vera heals wounds, which is due to the antibacterial effect. It helps even with cell renewal in radiation damage from radiotherapy.
The Aloe vera cream So finds different applications. In addition to the above, it is used successfully for frostbite, burns and injuries, herpes, osteoarthritis, rheumatism and arteriosclerosis. The effectiveness of burns is explained by the ability of the plant to cause a cell proliferation effect. This effect has also been proven by various studies.
In addition, it is used in various skin diseases, such as eczema or dermatitis. It has been shown to accelerate wound healing after surgery. According to various studies, psoriasis successfully disappears, without any side effects compared to the drugs used to treat psoriasis.

Anyone who owns the plant at home and wants to benefit from the healing power of the plant should definitely peel the leaves that contain the gel. Because the leaf skin is poisonous and must be removed. However, in order to avoid danger, it is recommended to use the best products made from pure leaf gel.