Benefits of Aloe Vera

-Benefits of Aloe Vera-

Aloe vera is a plant species with several medicinal and nutritional uses. The plant has green, gel-filled leaves. Many people use the gel to treat burns and wounds, and it is also available as juice. It’s used in traditional Indian medicine for constipation, skin diseases, worm infestation, infections and as a natural remedy for colic. In Chinese medicine, it’s often recommended in the treatment of fungal diseases, and in the Western world, it has found widespread use in the cosmetic, pharmaceutical and food industries. In fact, the manufacturing of aloe vera extracts is one of the largest botanical industries in the world.

1. Treating constipation

Aloe vera juice in mason jar and chopping board. People who experience periodic constipation may use aloe vera juice as a natural laxative.

2. Providing vitamin C

About 8 oz of fortified aloe vera juice contains 9.1 grams of vitamin C. This vitamin is vital for a person's overall health, as it is a natural antioxidant and helps fight inflammation.

3. Staying hydrated

Drinking plenty of fluids throughout the day can help a person stay hydrated, and aloe vera juice can be a low-calorie alternative to sugary drinks and fruit juices. An 8-oz glass of aloe vera juice contains just 36 calories.

4. Reducing gum inflammation

Aloe vera may help reduce inflammation of the gums. A small study found that swishing with an aloe vera juice mouthwash helped reduce gingival inflammation in people who had recently undergone treatments to remove plaque.

5. Controlling blood sugar levels

According to a 2016 meta-analysis published in the Journal of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics, aloe vera may have "some potential benefit" in controlling blood sugar among people with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes.