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Saturday, August 1, 2009

Aloe Vera - The Nature's Wonder (Part 1)

Aloe Vera is a cactus-like plant, however, it's actually part of the lily family. There are over 300 varieties of the Aloe plant but the Aloe Barbadensis variety that exhibits the best medicinal properties.

External Benefits of Aloe Vera:-

Burn and Wound Healing
Aloe Vera is best known for its soothing and healing effects on burns and other wounds.

Aging Of The Skin
Components of Aloe Vera have been found to reverse degenerative skin changes by stimulating collagen and elastin synthesis, in essence turning back the clock on the effects aging has on skin.

Immune System Restoration
Research has proven that Aloe Vera prevent suppression of the skin's immune system. This suppression may be one of the causes of skin cancer.

Moisturizer
One of the main reasons Aloe Vera has become so popular among consumers is that it possesses incredible moisturizing properties. Studies show that Aloe Vera improves the skin's ability to hydrate itself, aids in the removal of dead skin cells and has an effective penetrating ability that helps transport healthy substances through the skin.

Arthritis, Joint and Muscle Pain
Aloe Vera is believed to reduce severe joint and muscle pain associated with arthritis, as well as pain related to tendinitis and injuries. When applied directly to the area of pain, Aloe Vera penetrates the skin to soothe the pain.

Anti-Inflammatory
Aloe Vera promotes a variety of anti-inflammatory responses in the body, reducing swelling from injuries and promoting recovery from infections.

Biological Vehicle
Acts as a biological vehicle to aid penetration and absorption of other bio-active ingredients into deep tissue.

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