Aloe Vera: 13 Evidence of Its Health Benefits

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Aloe vera is a very useful medicinal plant. North Africa is considered the birthplace of this plant; aloe vera is also mentioned in the Bible. Among the most important medicinal properties of aloe vera and its gel, it can be stated that it helps with the following disorders: sunburn, wounds and other skin disorders (itching of the skin, pain due to skin problems, abrasions, psoriasis, acne), hemorrhoids, insect bites, ulcers stomach and duodenal disease, diabetes, arthritis, herpes zoster. Due to its bradykinin content, aloe vera is a good local analgesic for skin disorders. This plant helps in the treatment of diabetes by lowering blood sugar levels. Aloe vera contains acemannan, which is characterized by increased antiviral properties. Even if aloe vera has a very good laxative effect, it is recommended to use it only in extreme cases due to possible severe side effects (loss of fluid and salts in the form of diarrhea, as well as severe muscle spasms). You can take aloe vera under the guise of commercial products, but be sure to ensure that the content of this plant is as high as possible. You can also grow aloe vera indoors. Attention! This material is for informational purposes only. Before using any methods or treatments, it is recommended to consult a doctor!  Key moments:  00:16 When is aloe vera used? 00:38 Healing properties of aloe vera 00:59 Consumption of aloe vera for stomach ulcer, diabetes or arthritis 01:43 Local analgesic for skin disorders 02:13 Reduces itchy skin 02:35 Removes pain from skin problems 02:55 It helps with sunburn 03:13 Heals cuts and abrasions 03:43 Cleanses the skin with psoriasis 04:09 Helps with acne 04:35 Speeds up the treatment of shingles 05:08 Lowers blood sugar levels 05:50 Speeds up the treatment of stomach ulcers 06:32 It is characterized by increased antiviral properties 06:58 Strong laxative 07:41 Soothes unpleasant sensations associated with various disorders 08:25 How to use aloe vera?  This material was prepared based on material from the channel https://youtube.com/@allscientifical  This presentation uses graphic elements from the site https://www.canva.com  The text is read by Andrew, editor of the channel youtube.com/@allscientifical, and the background music is made using the platform https://www.soundtrap.com  If you liked the presentation, you can follow us on social networks:  - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allscientifical - Twitter: https://twitter.com/AllScientifical - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allscientifical/ - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@allscientifical - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@allscientifical - Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/allscientifical  #aloevera #aloe #aloeveragel #aloejuice #traditionalmedicine #sunburn #acne

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00:00ALOE VERA 13 HEALTH BENEFITS

00:04Education about science and medicine prepared by the editors of the channel ALL SCIENTIFICAL.

00:16Almost every housewife has a pot of aloe vera in her house.

00:21The plant has been used for medicinal purposes since ancient times.

00:26Aloe vera is native to Nader, Africa.

00:30This plant is also mentioned in the Bible.

00:38Currently, aloe vera gel is an excellent remedy for sunburn, wounds and other skin disorders.

00:44Aloe vera is also used for hemorrhoids and insect bites,

00:49due to the content of anti-inflammatory substances

00:52and the soothing properties of the gel on irritated tissue.

00:59Scientists are trying to understand the health benefits of aloe vera gel when consumed,

01:05while opinions differ on this matter.

01:08Fans of this plant claim that consumption of aloe vera gel or juice with a high content of this plant

01:14is useful for following disorders,

01:16peptic ulcers of the stomach and duodenum, diabetes, arthritis.

01:21According to many doctors, aloe vera products should be consumed with caution, especially as medicine.

01:27Attention! Before consuming aloe vera-based products, you should consult your doctor.

01:33Fact 1. Aloe vera is a local analgesic for skin disorders.

01:48The mechanism of action on the skin is not fully understood,

01:52but many active components have been identified in the gel.

01:56The gel contains soothing emollients.

02:01One of the most important anti-inflammatory agents in aloe vera is bradykinin,

02:06a chemical that acts as a local analgesic.

02:13Fact 2. Aloe vera reduces skin itching.

02:17Magnesium lactate from this plant reduces itching,

02:21but the gel contains chemicals that help dilate blood vessels

02:25and increase blood flow to the diseased area of the body.

02:36Fact 3. Aloe vera eliminates pain from skin problems.

02:40A quick application of aloe vera gel on the skin helps eliminate pain,

02:45softens the skin and prevents germs and air from entering the injury.

02:55Fact 4. Aloe vera helps with sunburn.

02:59The gel also helps with sunburn.

03:02To improve the condition of sunburned skin,

03:04add 1-2 cups of aloe vera juice to a warm water bath before taking a bath.

03:11Fact 5. Aloe vera heals incised wounds and abrasion.

03:17Aloe vera gel creates a protective layer on the surface of the skin,

03:23promoting faster healing.

03:25Still, for severe wounds, it is not recommended to use this remedy.

03:29Researchers at the Los Angeles Hospital noticed that using the gel on severe wounds

03:35increases the healing time.

03:38Fact 6. Aloe vera clears skin with psoriasis.

03:43The gel of this plant soothes inflammation

03:47and softens the scaly skin characteristic of this chronic skin disease.

03:52This product is more effective for cleansing the skin in 14 out of 15 cases

04:00compared to other skin creams.

04:03Fact 7. Aloe vera helps with acne.

04:07Use aloe vera for acne.

04:09It was observed that 9 from 10 wounds were completely cured within 5 days of using this plant.

04:19This is two times faster compared to using regular acne medication.

04:23Aloe vera helps with acne.

04:26Fact 8. Aloe vera speeds up the healing of shingles.

04:30If you use aloe vera on painful wounds caused by human herpesvirus type 3,

04:36they will disappear faster.

04:39Plus, aloe is also characterized by good antiviral properties.

04:43Also, under its own name, aloe vera is a good antiviral.

04:49Plus, aloe is also characterized by good antiviral properties.

04:53Also, under its influence, small blood vessel delay

04:57is causing improved blood circulation to the affected area

05:01and accelerating the recovery process.

05:08Fact 9. Aloe vera lowers blood sugar levels.

05:13Of course, many scientists agree that aloe vera is a very good medicine

05:17for treating minor disorders.

05:19There is a controversy regarding the use of aloe vera on its gel for internal purposes.

05:26This doesn't mean having it at bed.

05:29Scientists have noticed that consuming aloe vera juice 2 times a day for 6 weeks

05:35significantly reduces blood sugar level.

05:39It can be very helpful in treating diabetes.

05:48Fact 10. Aloe vera accelerates the treatment of stomach ulcers.

05:56Japanese scientists have found that the active ingredient of this plant

06:02can block secretion in the stomach and heal its wound.

06:06Thus, it can be assumed that aloe vera may be beneficial in treating stomach ulcer.

06:14Other studies have shown the effect of certain chemicals in aloe vera juice

06:19on the notorious Helicobacter pylori,

06:22a bacterium that is responsible for many types of ulcers.

06:32Fact 11. Aloe vera is characterized by increased antiviral properties.

06:38The outer layer of aloe vera contains the chemical acemanan,

06:43which is characterized by interesting antiviral properties.

06:47So far, scientists are studying the ability of this substance to use it in medicine.

06:59Fact 12. Aloe vera is strong laxative.

07:04If you are looking for an effective laxative, then you have found it.

07:09Aloe vera is not only an effective laxative, but a very effective one.

07:14Latex from aloe vera leaves have very pronounced laxative properties,

07:19stimulating muscle contraction of the intestine.

07:22Even so, doctors recommend using aloe vera for such purposes only in very rare cases,

07:28like other laxatives.

07:30This plant can cause very severe cramps or diarrhea,

07:34which is accompanied by loss of fluids and salts, which can harm the body.

07:40Fact number 13. Aloe vera soothes discomfort associated with various disorders.

07:47To soothe discomfort resulting from sunburn, minor wounds, hemorrhoids and scratches,

07:54first wash the area with soap and water.

07:57After this, cut a piece of large leaf of this plant and squeeze out its juice completely.

08:04Spread the juice on a larger layer over the entire surface of the problem area.

08:10Repeat the procedure 2-3 times a day.

08:27How to use aloe vera?

08:29You can buy ready-made medication of products based on aloe vera in specialty stores and pharmacies,

08:35but depending on the product purchased, its positive effect may differ from that of natural aloe vera gel.

08:41If you buy skin cream containing this plant, at least make sure that aloe vera is the first place in content.

08:48For internal use, buy aloe vera juices that contain at least 98% of the plant.

08:53It is better, of course, to grow and store aloe vera, which grows very easily in the house.

08:58This plant is not characterized by a special need.

09:01It grows on almost any soil, does not require increased and frequent watering, and a lot of light.

09:07The only condition of growing aloe vera in the house is to keep a temperature about 5 degrees.

09:13A place near a window or in a greenhouse is suitable for this.

09:17Before taking any medication, please recommend to consult a doctor.

09:26Thank you for your attention.

09:28This material was prepared based on material from the website Ossantifical.

09:33Attention, before using various treatments and remedies, it is recommended to consult a doctor.

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