Aloe Vera, Plant of Immortality

August 27, 2022

Due to its numerous therapeutic uses, it was lauded by the Greeks and the Egyptians as a plant signifying immortality-a universal panacea. In India it is known as ‘Ghritkumaari’.

Over 300 species of Aloe Vera plant are now found across the world, available during all seasons of the year. The delicate greenish leaves of this shrub are pulpy and succulent. It contains gel and hormones which are known for healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It restores the skin moisture and texture without any side-effects. One can prepare juice by removing the outer pulp.

Available all round the year
Leaves contain gel, hormones
They heal inflammation naturally
It soothes skin & hair
Improves complexion

Aloe Vera & Ayurveda

Unknown Antiquity

It is a special herb with manifold therapeutic uses. The time when it began to be used therapeutically in India is difficult to determine. But it is believed that it is being used here for at least one thousand years in the Ayurvedic system of healthcare management. It was first discovered by the nomadic community people who were aware of its healing power. It is still being used for treatment of common ailments in traditional Ayurveda. Besides, its gel and juice are widely used by the Ayurvedic dermatologists to treat skin rashes and other skin-related problems.

A special herb with medicinal uses
Being used in Ayurveda for millennia
Widely used in Egypt & Greece since long
Used by nomadic communities as antiseptics
An important part of Ayurvedic treatment

Now, when the people across the world are reeling under Corona-phobia, Ayurvedic practitioners affirm that Aloe Vera can boost immunity to such an extent that the deadly virus cannot enter and stay in the body and damage it. Its uses have increased manifold in the recent uncertain time as it is known to contain vitamins, minerals and essential nutrients, all considered immunity boosters. If you consume it regularly together with practicing yoga and meditation, it might be an excellent home-care against deadly virus and bacteria.

During Corona, use of Aloe Vera is increasing
Consuming it, you can stay free of the virus
Contains vitamins, minerals, essential nutrients
All these considered immunity boosters
You should practice yoga alongside

How Aloe Vera Is Used

Home Remedies, Moisturizer, Shampoo

One can extract both gel and latex of the plant from the leaves. It is widely used as magical home remedies for burns, itching and inner inflammation. It is easy to prepare moisturizer out of it at home by extracting its succulent juice and gel. It is also used in preparing cream, shampoo and others. You can grow this plant in your kitchen garden with a little care, for it occupies less space and does not need much maintenance.

Gel & latex extracted from leaves
Home remedies for burns, wounds
Easy to prepare moisturizer at home
Used in preparing cream, shampoo
You may grow it in kitchen garden

Benefits

Numerous & Effective

Improves Digestion

It is rich in laxative properties as the juice is known to contain anthraquinone glycosides. These boost digestive power and relieve constipation naturally. Further, it is claimed that the juice if consumed regularly can lessen and even cure irritable bowel syndrome. It can also be used in treating gastrological diseases and diarrhea.

Rich in laxative properties
Contains anthraquinone glycosides
Eases constipation, diarrhea
Relieves irritable bowel syndrome
Eases intestinal disorders

Purifies Blood

Aloe Vera is said to contain minerals and anti-oxidants which purify blood and improve the circulatory system of body. Ayurveda practitioners suggest that one should drink Aloe Vera juice with lukewarm water before breakfast. It eliminates harmful toxins accumulated in body.

Contains minerals, anti-oxidants
Purifies blood, improves circulatory system
Juice to be taken before breakfast
Removes harmful toxins from body
Blood when purified strengthens body

Reduces skin inflammation

Aloe Vera extracts are used externally to get instant relief from cuts, burns and eczema. It is said to contain antiseptic and antibiotic properties. One should rub the juice directly on the skin to reduce inflammation as one does with ointment.

Externally used, it heals cuts, burns
It may relieve you of eczema
Contains antiseptic, antibiotic properties
Reduces inflammation
To be rubbed like ointment

Controls Diabetes

Ayurveda practitioners strongly recommend daily intake of Aloe Vera juice mixed with lukewarm water for diabetics. Ayurvedic science affirms that it helps in lowering blood sugar and blood fatty acid levels. It is believed to contain properties which stimulate secretion of insulin which remains slow in diabetic patients. It is believed to control type- 2 diabetes.

Should be consumed in morning
With lukewarm water daily
Reduces sugar in blood
Lowers fatty acid level
Stimulates insulin secretion

Improves Immunity

Aloe Vera combined with Amla is a powerful means of detoxifying body. When consumed together with Amla, it boosts your body’s resistance power many times and will help avoid the physical disorders and mental stress caused by invading virus/ bacteria.

Detoxifies body naturally
With Amla, boosts immunity
Bolsters body’s resistance power
To fight virus & bacteria
Its use ends Corona stress

Helps Glowing Hair

It is a widely used as an ingredient of the hair gels being sold in market. It helps hair remain fixed and look wet for long time. It is considered the best for curly hair. It adds glow to the hair without damaging it.

Used in hair gels
Fixes hair naturally
Hair looks wet for long
Best for curly hair
Not damaging hair
As chemicals do

Moisturizing Naturally

Aloe Vera can be used as natural ointment for dry skin. It keeps your skin shiny while keeping it free from aging effects. Daily massage by the plant’s pulp removes dark circles below your eyes. It is widely used in making soaps, moisturizers, sunscreens, shampoos and lotions.

A natural moisturizer
Ensues shiny, smooth skin
Removes aging effects on skin
Removes dark circles under eyes
Used in soaps, sunscreens, shampoos

Improves Dental Health

It is claimed that the mouthwash containing Aloe Vera helps reduce dental plaque and control pain and swelling, post-oral surgery. It is further said that because of its curative properties, Aloe Vera juice offers an alternative approach to dental and oral disorder management.