Sunday, October 10, 2010

Aloe Vera - Your Miracle Family Doctor


For thousands of years the aloe vera plant, also known as desert lily, known mankind. It was estimated by the ancient Egyptians and Aztecs used. Their application areas are very versatile. You can use Aloe Vera both internally and externally (eg. for minor injuries - it has antiseptic properties) apply. It contains a variety of active ingredients. Nowadays it is often found in cosmetics, medicine and nutritional supplements - it is the ultimate medicinal plant. The most valuable thing about this plant is it's affairs - the tide marks (also called gel). 

Only in the late sixties there was a pharmacist, the gel and its agents to stabilize (preserve). This must be done very gently because the ingredients are usually destroyed and the Aloe Vera product is therefore invalid. In medicine, specifically in homeopathy is aloe vera used for example in eczema and abscesses, but also for acne, herpes, hair loss, arthritis or sunburn.

In cosmetics, Aloe Vera to meet frequently in creams or lotions. These are a true rejuvenation of our skin. Also, in anti-dandruff shampoos it is often used. Main cultivation area of this plant is the USA because it is sensitive to frost - tropical and subtropical areas are their preferred territory. 

Often keep to an aloe plant as an ornamental plant, without knowing it. You should always "reap" the largest leaves and never too many at once - this could kill the plant. 

As the quality of Aloe Vera products can vary greatly, it is advisable to purchase them only from known and reliable suppliers.

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