Aloe Vera and Ayurveda

By Shankar

Aloe Vera is an Ayurvedic plant that belongs to the ‘Lily family’. However, it looks like a cactus plant. There are several types of Aloe Vera plants. The one that is considered to be the most beneficial and have the medicinal healing value is the Aloe Vera barbadenis. The benefits of using this Ayurvedic plant give tremendous results.

Aloe Vera contains the essential vitamins, vitamin B 12, proteins, minerals, amino acids, enzymes, and polysaccharides. All these nutritious ingredients in Aloe Vera will give you a natural healing treatment.

Aloe Vera can be taken internally as well as used externally. When it is consumed, it is said to help heartburn, indigestion, constipation, infection, ulcers, arthritis, insomnia and many other health disorders. Aloe Vera can also be used for external wounds and pains like burns, sunburns, bruises, scalds, cold sores, sore muscles, sprains, acne, and any kind of skin diseases.

Aloe Vera is widely used in Ayurveda. Apart from its nutritional value, daily intake of Aloe Vera juice improves the digestive system, builds the immune system, cures joint pains, controls diabetes, fights cancer, fights infections, improves blood circulation, and all skin related problems.

Aloe Vera juice is taken as a tonic to improve health problems and stay fit. Aloe Vera juice is a very good tonic for children – it protects them from infections.

Aloe Vera gel is also available in the market. This can be applied externally when you have cuts, burns, or wounds. This gel will heal sunburn and gives natural tightening effect. Even it is used as an after-shave gel. If you have Aloe Vera plant at home, you can use it for such purposes.

Apart from medicinal values, Aloe Vera has cosmetic benefits too. Take a look at the following benefits of Aloe Vera that will make you look young and gorgeous. Daily use of Aloe Vera:

Makes your skin fair and glow.
Treats pimples and acne.
Takes care of wrinkles and stretch marks.
Acts as anti-ageing product.
Treats scalps and improve hair growth.
Removes body odor.

All said and done, there is a piece of advice – be careful of overdose. Though Aloe Vera is a natural herb and does not have any side effects, it would be better to consult an Ayurvedic practitioner to learn about the dosage of Aloe Vera to be taken daily. Pregnant women and breast-feeding women are strongly recommended not to use it.

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