A Few Well Known and Lesser Known Advantages of Aloe Vera
♫ March 29th, 2012 4:36 pmIn nature, you can find hundreds of healing plants and herbs; however, there aren’t many that have as many uses as the aloe vera plant. All around the world this plant is relied upon to treat a variety of ills.
The aloe vera gel is wonderful for healing and conditioning your skin, but the juice also makes a potent tonic. We’re happy to share with you some of the advantages of including aloe vera gel and juice into your home, for both it’s healing and beauty properties.
Even though aloe vera can cure ailments of all kinds, it can also boost your immune system by drinking it every day. You can detoxify your system when you drink it, providing anti-inflammatory properties that can help you. So if you have ulcers, or other digestive problems, it can help you. To keep your organs healthy, and prevent these problems from ever occurring, drinking aloe can do this. And since aloe vera is a potent natural laxative, don’t take too much of it at any one time. 2 to 8 ounces a day is the recommended dosage. You should adjust it based upon your own personal reactions and preference. A little aloe vera goes a long way – remember that!
Repelling insects and other pests is another good use for aloe vera. It’s an ingredient that’s commonly found in natural insect repellents. It’s great to use on animals, such as horses, to keep mosquitos and flies at bay. And, of course, humans will benefit from its repellant properties also.
If you are worried about insects and rodents destroying your plants, you can spray them with aloe vera juice for protection. Aloe repels a variety of pests, including deer, snakes and many types of insects. You can use aloe by itself, or you can look for natural repellants that contain aloe combined with other substances. In some countries, such as Mexico and South America, people have traditionally used aloe vera as a natural alternative to chemical based insect repellants.
Aloe can be really calming for a lot of skin ailments, including those that instigate rashes or itchiness. If you have something such as poison oak or poison ivy, rubbing some aloe onto the area can help alleviate the itching. If an insect, like a spider or mosquito bites you, the same is true if it causes redness or itching. This really good for mild ailments, yet you should get a hold of a physician if you get a really gnarly bite from an insect or if you have really dangerous allergies to poison ivy. Aloe Vera, however, can be quite effective for many everyday skin problems that cause swelling, itchiness or rashes. You can simply cover the affected area with some Aloe Vera. We have covered just a few of the many things that aloe can positively affect; if you are curious there is tons of information available. This plant has been used for years for the powers it possesses and will continue to be used for many years to come. We have just covered a very few of the advantages of aloe vera; the long list of remedies it is used for is endless.