ALOE VERA
Aloe barbadensis miller
Who haven't heard about Aloe Vera Beneficial effects ?
Recognised for its diverse health-promoting, skin care and medicinal properties is one the most easy to find plant coming in many diffent forms, form juice to face cream and even in the toilet paper .
However, there are cautions and controindication which might be discussed with the doctor before to take it, especially if you are under special medications or during pregnancy.
So don't take it before have consulted your Doctor.
Why is it called the miracle plant ?
This is my own Aloe and this year I had the privilege to see her flowering and produce more plants from her root.
Alexander the Great and Christopher Columbus used it to treat soldier's wounds. Indeed, Aloe contains 75 bioactive compounds with the inner clear gel containing the most. She contains Vitamin A ( beta-carotene ), Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin B12, Calcium, Magnesium,Zinc, Chronium, Copper, Selenium, manganesem Potassium, Sodium. It contains ALOESIN an important antibacterial and antifungal, as well as 12 ANTHRAQUINONE , laxative and anti inflammatory properties.
It is one of the largest botanical industries in the world as it has a largely use in the cosmetic, pharmaceutical and food industries.
However, there are cautions and controindication which might be discussed with the doctor before to take it, especially if you are under special medications or during pregnancy.
So don't take it before have consulted your Doctor.
How to use it
Cleopatra and Nefertiti used it as part of their regular beauty regime.
If we use the fresh plant then to cut and clean the leaves requires a little bit of attentions as the yellow juice coming from the base of the leaves irritate the skin. However, once you know how to do it, it is the best remedy for external ailments such cuts, sun burning , insects bite, eczema, and any kind of irritated skin.
When taken internally though pure juice or mixed with other liquid, smoothies or other juices, it supports the digestive process including constipation, gastritis, flautolence etc.
It would be a plant to keep in the house to use is and to enjoy her beauty.
