Aloe vera is a plant of the Aloe species. It grows abundantly in tropical climates and has been used for centuries as a medicinal plant. Aloe vera juice is a thick, sticky liquid recovered from the aloe vera leaf. Drinking this juice provides you with countless health benefits!
Nutrients from Aloe vera
Aloe Vera juice is full of nutrients. Drinking is a great way to boost the immune system. It contains important vitamins and minerals such as vitamins A, B, C, E and folic acid. It also contains small amounts of calcium, copper, chromium, sodium, selenium, magnesium, potassium, manganese, and zinc.
Aloe vera is one of the only vegetable sources of vitamin B-12. This makes it great news for vegetarian people.
This miraculous plant also contains a large amount of water, so it is an ideal way to prevent or treat dehydration. Staying hydrated helps your body detoxify by providing a way to purge and remove impurities. This is crucial because your kidneys and your liver are largely responsible for detoxifying your blood and producing urine. For this reason, you must keep them healthy.
Strengthen the immune system
So to make the most of the benefits of aloe vera juice to strengthen the immune system, moisturize and detoxify the body and prevent several diseases, here is a simple and effective recipe.
Ingredients:
- A sheet of Aloe Vera
- 1 glass of water
- 1 teaspoon of pure honey
Preparation:
Wash the aloe vera leaf well, cut it in half and extract the gel from the inside of the aloe vera leaf in a glass of water and mix well. For best results, you should add some honey to relieve the bitter taste.
Strengthen the hair
Aloe vera juice helps keep your scalp healthy. It contains enzymes that help get rid of dead skin that clogs hair follicles, which can interfere with hair growth. In addition, it is an alkaline juice that balances the pH level of the hair, which promotes healthy growth.
To prepare a hair mask with aloe vera, you will need the following ingredients.
Ingredients:
- A leaf of aloe vera
- A teaspoon of almond oil
Preparation:
Take the aloe vera leaf and extract the gel, then mix it with the almond oil, then apply on your hair. For best results, you should cover your hair with a plastic cap. Leave the hair mask for about 20 minutes. Then rinse with lukewarm water.
Nourish the skin
Aloe vera can hydrate the skin and improve its elasticity, which helps slow down the aging process. Aloe vera juice helps reduce the frequency and appearance of acne. It can also help reduce skin conditions such as psoriasis and dermatitis.
Aloe vera juice is a rich source of antioxidants and vitamins that can help protect your skin. In a study conducted in Germany in 2008, Aloe vera gel was found to have anti-inflammatory effects when applied over a 48 hour period. The researchers concluded that the gel could be useful in the topical treatment of inflammatory skin conditions such as skin rash induced by ultraviolet solar rays. To improve the quality of your skin, prepare the following lotion by combining these ingredients:
- 100 ml of aloe vera juice
- 3 teaspoons of purified water
You will need to apply this incredible lotion every day on your face. Leave lotion on your face for about 10 minutes, then rinse your face with warm water and put on a face cream.
Regenerate the intestinal flora
Aloe vera contains amylase and lipase, enzymes known to help break down sugars and fats and for your digestion to work well. If your digestive system does not work optimally, you will not absorb all the nutrients from the food you eat. Aloe vera can help reduce irritation of the stomach and intestines as well as inflammation with the enzyme bradykinase.
Juice can also help people with irritable bowel syndrome and other inflammatory bowel disorders. A 2013 study, conducted in Iran in 33 patients with irritable bowel syndrome, found that aloe vera juice helped reduce pain and discomfort.
Warning:
Aloe vera juice can cause diarrhea because of its laxative effect if you have an existing digestive disorder. It can also lower blood glucose levels, which can affect the performance of some drugs used to treat diabetes
