Emma Miller
This popular plant can bring many benefits. Aloe juice is especially widely used.
Aloe, also called centenarian, is very popular among indoor plant lovers. The benefits of this plant have been proven for generations. It is used to treat ailments and strengthen the immune system, as well as in cosmetology and other industries. The first mention of the use of aloe for medicinal purposes dates back to 2,000 BC.
Aloe has many beneficial properties:
- It, like other indoor plants, purifies the air in the home;
- this plant has a bactericidal effect;
- can be used in case of inflammatory processes, in particular, in the mouth;
- regenerates cells;
- helps to heal wounds;
- strengthens the immune system;
- improves food digestion;
- moisturizes and rejuvenates the skin, etc.
In addition, this plant is rich in vitamins, iron, and mineral salts, and in cosmetics, it can have an anti-aging effect.
How aloe is used in folk medicine
This common plant can help if a person has the flu or a sore throat – you can use aloe as an additional remedy as part of other treatments. It can also be used to treat stomatitis.
In addition, a cut leaf of the plant can be applied to wounds or minor burns to speed up their healing.
The benefits of aloe in cosmetology
Due to the large number of nutrients in its composition, aloe is also used in the manufacture of cosmetics. This plant primarily has a very good effect on the skin – it smoothes it, moisturizes it, and gives it elasticity.
That is why such a valuable ingredient can often be found in creams, masks, scrubs, etc.
Who should not use aloe?
However, despite all its valuable properties, aloe can be harmful to some people. Thus, it should not be used by
- those who are intolerant to this plant;
- pregnant women
- those who suffer from diarrhea or gastrointestinal problems
- children under 3 years of age;
- those with hemorrhoids, liver problems, and chronic heart failure;
- if a person has abdominal pain, they should wait for a doctor to make a diagnosis.
