Initially, aloe vera has been used mainly to treat burns and infections. Because the leaves of the plant are primarily water combined with essential oils, enzymes and amino acids, aloe is extremely useful in the treatment of skin diseases such as eczema, allergies and cuts and burns. In fact, many natural products containing aloe products are geared to the health care market. This includes gels and creams to treat minor burns, bath oils skin to reduce inflammation, and spraying to reduce sunburn and bites. A new treatment using injectable aloe vera was recently approved for the treatment of cancer in dogs fibrosarcoma.
Aloe vera is also used in cosmetics, especially moisturizers, soaps and lotions for people with dry skin. Some facial creams now use aloe vera to treat skin conditions, especially in sensitive areas such as the eyes. Current research shows that the Aloe vera can reduce skin pigmentation, stimulate the production of collagen and assistance for acute cases of acne. This makes aloe vera ingredient in a popular face creams and other products.
Finally, aloe vera is also popular as a dietary supplement. The aloe vera juice is widely used around the world to calm irritation of the digestive tract, facilitate digestion and cleanse the small intestine and colon. It can also be used as a laxative, but it can cause cramps and in the treatment of serious diseases such as Crohn's disease. Dietary supplements in the form of juices, drinks, capsules, and gels. The experts doubt the effectiveness of capsules to treat internal problems and juice may be too diluted to have an effect on the body. If possible, extracts of aloe vera are preferable because they can be added to teas or taken by the spoonful.
Aloe vera is also used in cosmetics, especially moisturizers, soaps and lotions for people with dry skin. Some facial creams now use aloe vera to treat skin conditions, especially in sensitive areas such as the eyes. Current research shows that the Aloe vera can reduce skin pigmentation, stimulate the production of collagen and assistance for acute cases of acne. This makes aloe vera ingredient in a popular face creams and other products.
Finally, aloe vera is also popular as a dietary supplement. The aloe vera juice is widely used around the world to calm irritation of the digestive tract, facilitate digestion and cleanse the small intestine and colon. It can also be used as a laxative, but it can cause cramps and in the treatment of serious diseases such as Crohn's disease. Dietary supplements in the form of juices, drinks, capsules, and gels. The experts doubt the effectiveness of capsules to treat internal problems and juice may be too diluted to have an effect on the body. If possible, extracts of aloe vera are preferable because they can be added to teas or taken by the spoonful.
