Use Of Aloe Vera As Herbal Remedy
October 13, 2008
From time in memoriam, Aloe Vera is used as a readymade herbal remedy. In fact, the cultivation of Aloe Vera is beneficial for its utility and emergency use as a perfect herbal remedy for some acute problems like burn injury, Acne, Athletes’ foot, psoriasis, Varicose vein, corn and calluses, canker sources, and cellulite. This plant was probably from Grecian origin because in ancient ages Greeks used Aloe Vera for multiple therapeutic effects. According to myth, Aloe Vera was the secret of glowing skin of legendary queen Cleopatra.
In 18th and 19th century onward the use of Aloe Vera became popular in USA and presently it is used as a effective remedy for ailments like radiation burn, sun burn, frostbite, ulceration, poison ivy, insect sting, and psoriasis kind of painful skin problems. Although many herbal medicines are formed by extensive R&D process, the use of Aloe Vera as herbal remedy is popular in home also. Aloe Vera is rich in vitamin E, Vitamin C, and zinc in adequate proportion; it has certain anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties that help in soothing burn injuries and ready made skin care.
In case of Acne prevention, the regular application of Aloe Vera juice in diluted form needs to be applied twice daily for three month or more depending on the intensity of occurrence of Acne.
In prevention of corn and calluses, the extract of Aloe Vera needs to be blended with turmeric powder to form a paste like substance and needs to be applied on the affected place. The paste is required to be on the affected place overnight so bandage need to be placed there .The corn need to be soaked in warm water every morning to keep the place soft and clean.
If some visible areas of body become flabby with cellulite deposit, gentle massage with Aloe Vera extract removes cellulite. Although it take time to get visible result, but while applying Aloe Vera the skin tone is never spoiled nor the problem of sagging occurs in the area wherefrom cellulite is removed.
In prevention of psoriasis gentle application of Aloe Vera fresh juice will give relief and same treatment is required for managing burn injury as a first aid solution. Some fresh leaf-extract of aloe Vera needs to be placed in the injured place for at least 30 minutes to comfort the pain initially.
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