Aloe vera origin
Aloe vera, aloe, and aloe. Aloe barbadensis M. It is also known as Aloe vera Barbadensis Miller. It was named after the botanist Miller, who discovered it on the island of Barbados and included it in the register of medicinal plants. It grows naturally only in soil with a warm and dry climate. It grows best in areas such as the Caribbean or Mexico, where the average annual temperature is above 22 °C. Aloe vera has saber-shaped, sharp leaves with jagged edges that resemble a rose in shape. From the middle of the rose grows a stem that ends in the form of yellow or reddish flowers. It belongs to the lily family and over 250 species are known in the world, of which only four have medicinal effects, and the largest is Aloe Vera Barbadensis Miller.
The mysterious origin of Aloe Vera has only recently been clarified. The oldest mention of the medicinal properties of the plant can be found in Mesopotamia. Although many thought that it originated in Sudan, the Arabian Peninsula or perhaps the Canary Islands. It was not until 2015 that a coalition of international scientists conducted an exhaustive study on the plant and finally determined that Aloe vera originated in the Arabian Peninsula. Over time, the adaptability of the plant has contributed to its widespread cultivation around the world. It was first introduced to America by the Spaniards, and then by the Dutch. It is believed that Jesuit priests from Spain played the biggest role in introducing the New World to Aloe vera. They were certainly instrumental in bringing the plant to the West Indies and then to Central America, California, Florida and Texas. In any case, Europeans brought Aloe vera to the islands of Barbados and Curacao in the Caribbean to grow them. West Indian Aloe vera was sold in different parts of Europe from the 16th and 17th centuries onwards.
Aloe vera health benefits
This herb soothes diaper rash and skin irritations, genital herpes, dermatitis, psoriasis, eczema, rosacea, frostbite and burns. Aloe vera gel has a protective effect against damage to the skin from radioactive radiation. Aloe vera is an excellent natural treatment for dry hair or itchy scalp. It has nourishing properties, and the vitamins and minerals that are present in the plant keep the hair strong and healthy. Due to its antibacterial and antifungal properties, it also helps with dandruff, and gel enzymes can remove dead cells from the scalp and stimulate the regeneration of skin tissue around the hair follicles.
Aloe vera is a natural laxative and eliminates bloating, constipation and other digestive problems. The anthraquinones present in the plant’s latex create a powerful laxative that increases the water content of the intestines, stimulates mucus secretion, and increases intestinal peristalsis. The juice from the plant aids digestion, normalizes the acid-alkaline and pH balance, reduces the formation of fungi and stimulates the growth of the intestinal microbiome. Patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease havesymptoms such as heartburn, bloating, food regurgitation, nausea, vomiting or acid regurgitation. Consumption of aloe vera syrup has been shown to reduce the incidence of most GERD symptoms.
The enzymes present in the plant break down the proteins we eat into amino acids and convert them into fuel for every cell in the body. Bradikinase stimulates the immune system and prevents infections. This plant improves vision, brain and nerve function, protects against cardiovascular diseases, has anti-aging effects and protects against skin cancer. It helps prevent diabetes, liver and spleen diseases and controls normal menstruation in women.
Taking aloe vera juice on an empty stomach helps remove toxins from our body. It also cleanses our digestive system. Aloe vera is an effective component of mouthwash. It helps reduce plaques and swelling in our gums. The antimicrobial activity of aloe vera also helps prevent oral infections. Aloe vera is known for its amazing anti-inflammatory properties that act immediately on pain and swelling as a result of arthritis. Its juice is also extremely effective in soothing swelling and inflammation associated with arthritis. In fact, topical application, drinking aloe juice or eating Aloe vera,consuming tablets or capsules have positive effects in reducing pain, swelling and stiffness in painful joints.
How to use aloe vera?
These recommended dosages of Aloe vera are based on scientific research and publications. Be sure to read the label on each product before use and tell your doctor if you experience any side effects. For constipation, take 100-200 mg of aloe vera per day. For wound healing, psoriasis and other skin infections, use 0.5 percent cream for Aloe extract three times a day. For dental plaque and gum disease, use a toothpaste that contains aloe vera. To lower cholesterol, take one Aloe vera capsule containing 300 milligrams twice a day for two months. For irritable bowel syndrome, take 100 milliliters of aloe vera juice twice a day for four weeks. For skin burns or sunburns, use 97.5 percent Aloe gel on the burn until it heals. For dry scalp or dandruff, add a teaspoon of Aloe Gel to the shampoo.
How to make aloe vera juice?
Aloe vera is most commonly consumed in the form of juice. It is recommended to consume the juice in the morning or 2-3 hours before going to bed. You can also drink aloe vera juice 20-30 minutes before meals so that the body can use all the vitamins and minerals before consuming food. The juice can be included as a dietary supplement, and in addition, it helps fight infections and diseases in a natural way. Aloe vera juice – recipe. Aloe vera juice is very easy to prepare, which means you won’t have any problems if you want to consume it daily. The recipe is as follows:Cut off one aloe vera leaf and wash it. After that, cut the sheet in half so that you can use a spoon to extract the gel from the inside of the leaf. After extracting the gel, put it in a blender and mix well. Put two small spoonfuls of the gel in one cup of water. You can put the rest of the gel from the blender in a jar and keep it in the refrigerator for no more than a week.
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