aloe vera

It is called aloe vera to one plant of the set of succulents that is part of the family of the xanthoroeaceae. This shrub is also known as aloe from curacao, Barbados aloe or aloe (sometimes written with V: savila).

Its leaves are jagged only on the edge, with hard and thick teeth measuring about two millimeters. The inflorescence of aloe vera can reach a height of one hundred centimeters, standing out on the plant.

Aloe vera is native to hot and dry regions. That is why it does not resist low temperatures and neither the humidity in excess. This plant has multiple uses and can be found widely in numerous countries.

What ornamental plant, Aloe vera stands out for its multiple toothed leaves and its inflorescence. It is also used as a medicinal plant for its various active principles that contribute to the treatment of conditions.

The gel found inside the leaves is usually used on the skin in case of burns or wounds because it has a healing, anti-inflammatory, moisturizing and antiseptic effect. The chemicals in aloe vera can also help treat upset stomachs and protect the immune system.

Due to these characteristics, and since aloe vera has minerals (phosphorus, potassium, calcium and others) and vitamins, in some nations the plant is used as food or to make infusions.

Their properties Medicinal products are recognized in all parts of the world not only for the effects that aloe vera can cause in humans, but also because it is used to cure diseases in animals. It is a wonderful plant that many people grow in their gardens -does not require special care- so that they have a natural remedy with multiple benefits completely free of charge and without having to leave their homes.

One of its advantages over other plants or, of course, certain chemicals is that it can be ingested without problem, as mentioned above. In this way, when we apply your gel to cure wounds in children or animals, who tend to be more restless than adults, we should not be careful that it does not come into contact with their mouths or mucous membranes.

The scope of aloe vera is such that it is not only used for cure wounds or specific skin problems, but is used to prepare great energy drinks, ideal for athletes who do not want to use industrial products to keep up with their daily practices. It is also possible to use it on the hair to keep it hydrated and strong.

Let's see below other of the many uses that people usually give aloe vera, both to cure diseases and to prevent them or maintain a good state of health. Health:

* Being a very powerful antioxidant, aloe vera is ideal for fighting cancer, especially colon cancer;

* It serves to relieve internal inflammations, as well as external ones;

* It is a widely used rejuvenating tonic, as it hydrates and repairs the skin tissues, making it look smoother;

* provides Energy to cells and oxygenates the blood;

* Aloe vera is also used to treat various digestive problems, such as gastric reflux, irritable bowel and constipation, to name just a few;

* stimulates blood circulation, which is essential to reduce the chances of strokes and cardiovascular diseases;

* Helps maintain proper blood pressure levels and also stabilize triglycerides.

It is important to note that the gender aloe includes more than five hundred species. Aloe vera is just one of them, although it is the most popular thanks to its properties.