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Monday, November 29, 2010

Aloe (Aloe Vera)-Healing with Herbs

 Aloe (Aloe Vera)-Healing with Herbs
Aloe (Aloe Vera) is a gel like substance procured from the thick cactus-like leaves of the Aloe Vera plant.

Benefits
• Aloe gel is known for its anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, sunscreen and healing properties that soothe skin problems like eczema and psoriasis.
• Internal consumption of the gel may heal ulcers, relieve stomach disorders, arthritis, asthma, skin cancer and menopausal troubles.
• It may help control blood sugar in diabetics as well as treat obesity.
• It is particularly known to moisturize and soften the skin and hair. It also encourages hair growth.

How to use Aloe
• Apply fresh clear gel from the leaves to wounds, bruises, burns and sunburns etc. It helps them heal faster.
• Apply the gel on your face, hands or any part of the body that is exposed before stepping out in the sun. It serves as a sunscreen lotion protecting your complexion. Moreover, it softens your skin and makes it glow.
• Gently rub the gel on your hair to make it look smooth and shiny. It especially helps manage curly tresses.
• Massage cold Aloe gel in the affected areas to subdue mastitis (inflammation of breasts).

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