In recent years, scientists have been studying the therapeutic properties of aloe vera .
The use of aloe vera goes back 6,000 ago in Egypt, Greece, China, Japan, and Mexico .
According to the U.S. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health , aloe vera has been used for a variety of purposes, including the treatment of wounds , hair loss , hemorrhoids , and as a laxative .
The agency explains that two substances from aloe vera , the clear gel , and the yellow latex , are used in health products today. Aloe gel is applied to the skin as a remedy for skin conditions such as burns, frostbite, psoriasis , and cold sores , but it may also be taken orally for conditions including osteoarthritis, bowel diseases , and fever . Aloe latex is taken orally, usually for constipation .
Aloe vera
has become quite popular for its many benefits , including:
-Healthy teeth
A study published by General Dentistry explains that adding aloe vera to toothpaste is effective in the fight against cavities and beneficial for gums . The aloe gel is effective in the control of oral bacterias that cause cavities.
-Constipation
The German agency in charge of regulating herbs approved the use of aloe vera for the treatment of constipation .
-Healing
A study from India's Sinhgad College of Pharmacy and published by the International Wound Journal analyzed aloe 's ability to treat ulcers and it was concluded that it encouraged wound healing .
-Perfect skin
Aloe
has a great effect on the skin and keeps the skin moisturized . It also has antimicrobial and antioxidant properties.
-Burn injuries
A team of surgeons told the Journal of Pakistan Medical Association that the wounds , caused by burns , that were treated using aloe vera cured quicker than the wounds treated with silver sulfadiazine (INN) , a common treatment for second-degree burns .
-Irritable bowel syndrome
Hospital St. George's Medical School
researched aloe and concluded that it is beneficial for patients suffering from diarrhea or irritable bowel syndrome .
-Depression
A study published by the Nutritional Neuroscience journal found that aloe vera reduces depression , improves learning , memory in mice . Scientists are carrying out more studies to confirm if aloe has the same benefits in humans .
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