20 Mind Blowing Reasons Why Aloe Vera is A Miracle Plant

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Aloe Vera has been used for many things including cuts, infections and burns.  But, this item is not used just for its medicinal benefits. It also has a variety of health benefits as well.  If you are interested in taking aloe vera for any health related issues or you want to know more about this amazing plant, continue reading below for some of the health issues it can help with.

1. High In Vitamins and Minerals-Out of all the plants you should consider to include in your diet, this should be one of them.  Not only does Aloe Vera have Vitamin A, C and E, but it also include folic acid, Choline, B6, B3, B2 and B1.  Also, very little plants actually have B12, but Aloe Vera IS one of those plants.

2. Rich in Fatty Acids and Amino Acids-When it comes to amino acids, your body absolutely needs them.  In fact, for your body to function or even function correctly, it needs around 22 amino acids and needs 8 that are essential.  Scientists say that aloe vera has one of the highest ranges and has around 18-20 amino acids including ALL your 8 essential amino acids.  That’s absolutely fantastic and almost unheard of.

3. Aids in Indigestion-These days, almost everyone has a digestive issue, whether it be something mind like acid reflux or something more serious like esophagitis.  When your digestive tract works correctly it usually means you are healthy.  When it doesn’t work correctly, something is obviously wrong with your digestive tract, esophagus, throat or stomach.  Having these health issues can really be upsetting and stressful, but using something as simple as aloe vera juice is a fantastic way to aid in soothing the tract and all the different parts of your body where your food goes on the way down to your tract.

4. Detoxify Your Body-Like most other gelatinous foods like chia seeds and seaweeds, aloe is very healthy and beneficial when it comes to moving through your intestinal tract.  Yes, gelatinous foods like these ones listed can move through your tract and pick up any toxins along the way.

5. Curing Your Gums-If you have inflammation in your mouth along the gum line, aloe vera can help with that as well as helping to get bacteria off of your teeth and gums and because it ultimately has no taste it’s a good option for a mouth wash.  Beyond just inflamed gums, it has also shown evidence to cure ulcers and reduce bleeding from those ulcers.

6. Skin Cures-While this is not something you would drink, it is something you can put on your face to help with things like sun spots, acne and blemishes.  It works internally and uses the vitamins and minerals in the aloe vera to naturally fight inflammation, infections and bacteria which is why it makes such a good option for derma-tissue.

Aloe vera also has a very high quantity of water, so while it can get rid of acne and blemishes it can also help hydrate your skin.  In its gel form, aloe vera can be used to make your skin more supple, moisturize your skin, and reduce inflammation from things like shaving.

Applied to a sunburn or minor cuts and scrapes, aloe vera can shorten healing time by as much as eight days. It can also help against burns, blisters, allergic skin rashes, insect bites, and frost bite. This is probably the most common of its many uses and the reason why so many of us keep an aloe plant growing in a pot at our homes.

7. Good For Your Hair-Dirt, dust, pollution and the sun can make your hair dry and incredibly brittle – split ends anyone?! Thankfully, aloe vera has a lot of moisture which means it can get rid of split ends and dandruff.

8. Treat Stomach Issues-If you mix aloe vera in with water and drink it, it can help combat gastrointestinal upset, bloating, irritable bowel syndrome, stomach ulcers, urinary tract infections, and more.

9. Cure Asthma-Boil some aloe vera leaves in a pot of water and breathe in the vapor to help treat bouts of asthma.

10. Aloe vera can help heal outbreaks of herpes.

11. It is also effective against pimples, warts, and acne. The warts will actually begin to shrink when aloe is consistently applied to them.

12. You can speed up hair growth with aloe vera. Work it into your hair with your fingers, and then let it soak in for about half an hour. Then just rinse it out.

13. Aloe has shown ability to alleviate athlete’s foot.

14. Aloe has been known to help diabetics lower their blood sugar level.

15. Apply a little aloe gel to a cotton ball, and you can use it to effectively  remove makeup. It will give your face a deep cleansing and take off all those chemicals that have built up over the months.

16. Aloe’s smoothness makes it work well as a sort of back-up shaving cream.

17. This natural product can cure your bad breath. Mix a quarter cup of aloe gel with twice as much water or apple juice, and let it dissolve. You can drink it or just use it as a mouthwash. Either way, it will improve the quality of your breath aroma and win you many friends.

18. Aloe vera is a good hand sanitizer. Its anti-bacterial properties kill off the germs in droves. It is a great alternative to alcohol.

19. Aloe’s pleasant smell can be taken advantage of by using it as potpourri. Mix some aloe in with orange peels, pear chunks, apple slices, cinnamon, etc., and you will have the bathroom or kitchen smelling great.

20. Drink aloe vera juice to lower blood sugar levels for diabetics.

Also Read: Steps to Care for Your Aloe Vera Plant

Resources: WebMD.com and howstuffworks.com

Heidi Kristoffer
I am Heidi Kristoffer, as an expert on natural health and holistic medicine, I am willing to help people live happier capable lives by sharing my health opinions with others. I am good at writing topics such as: medicine, natural remedies, foods and mental health. I think living a simple and healthy life, including eating healthy, exercising regularly and positively thinking, is the best medicine.