Aloe Vera, belonging to the Liliaceae family, is a native African plant. The name “Aloe Vera” comes from ‘alloeh’, an Arabic word meaning bitter. Aloe Vera is a succulent, short, stem-less plant, with thick, fleshy leaves. The Aloe Vera plant requires a warm and dry climate to flourish.

Aloe Vera is a popular medicinal plant that many people grow at home. It’s termed a "natural healer" as its use as a home remedy for certain ailments is well known. Although there are over 400 Aloe Vera species, Aloe Barbadensis Miller, or "true Aloe" is the one that’s commonly homegrown. Aloe Barbadensis Miller is popular for its numerous medical and health benefits. The Aloe Barbadensis Miller gel closely matches our skin’s ph balance, giving it the unique ability to heal.

Since days of yore, Aloe Barbadensis Miller is popular for its healing properties. Well known for its speed healing, anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-fungal, pain-relieving, reverse scarring properties, Aloe Barbadensis Miller is commercially available in many products like soaps, cosmetics, gels, lotions, medicines and ointments.

Healing Properties of Aloe Barbadensis Miller

• Laxative: Aloe Barbadensis Miller has laxative properties. Scientific studies have revealed that aloin, an ingredient found in laxatives, comes from the inner layer of Aloe Barbadensis Miller leaves. Aloe Barbadensis Miller aids digestion, thus ensuring easy absorption of nutrients. People have used Aloe Barbadensis Miller, the “wonder plant”, for ages for treating stomach ulcers, intestinal infections, constipation, colic, digestive system cleansing, acidity and smooth bowel movement.

 

• Skin Care: Aloe Barbadensis Miller juice aids in skin nourishment and in reducing wrinkles and under-eye dark circles. Aloe Barbadensis Miller, the “plant of immortality” helps in cell rejuvenation and makes the skin look soft, supple and young. Aloe Barbadensis Miller helps clean the pores and keeps the skin moisturized. In fact, Aloe Barbadensis Miller was an integral part of Cleopatra’s beauty regimen.

 

• Burns & Blisters: Aloe Barbadensis Miller, also called the “the burn plant” helps get you relief from burns, sunburn, lacerations and athlete’s foot. Aloe Barbadensis Miller gel can help relieve the stinging sensation of herpes. Aloe contains active compounds, amino acids, nutrients, essential minerals and vitamins that bring down inflammation.

 

• Skin Ailments: Aloe Barbadensis Miller juice or gel application can reduce psoriasis, warts and eczema. It decreases redness and swelling. Studies have revealed that skin ailments heal faster with Aloe Barbadensis Miller application. Nowadays, dermatologists prescribe Aloe Barbadensis Miller based skin creams and gels.

 

• Infections: Fresh Aloe Barbadensis Miller juice or gel is used to treat foot sores, vaginal infections, yeast infection, rashes, herpes, and various types of viral, bacterial, parasitic and fungal attacks. Aloe Barbadensis Miller fights infection, reduces inflammations and relieves itching.

 

• Hair Loss: Aloe Barbadensis Miller contains an enzyme that helps prevent hair loss. Hair loss medications containing Aloe Barbadensis Miller protect the scalp against diseases, help maintain the pH balance, and clean the pores. In addition, Aloe Barbadensis Miller helps fight dandruff. Aloe Barbadensis Miller juice mixed with wheat germ oil and coconut milk and massaged into the scalp helps in hair re-growth.

 

• Diabetes & Hypertension: According to studies, the Aloe Barbadensis Miller brings down the blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetic patients. Moreover, it helps relieve hypertension and assists in blood circulation.

 

Today, a number of studies on Aloe Barbadensis Miller as a probable cure for AIDS, cancer, and other diseases are in progress. No wonder Aloe Barbadensis Miller is aptly termed “the miracle plant”!