Sunday, September 28, 2008

Aloe vera (蘆薈) in skincare and health remedy


Aloe vera has been used in natural healthcare for centuries due to its rich source of minerals and vitamins. One specie of aloe is the Aloe Barbadensis, or simply aloe vera has the most nutritional factors in promoting a healthy body. The leaves of the aloe vera are often extracted into juices in drinks and pharamaceutical uses for its healing effects.

This healing plant contains 20 minerals, 12 vitamins, 18 amino acides and over 200 active plant compounds including enzymes, triterpenes, glycoproteins and glyconutrients, polysaccharides, and phenolic glycosides that are largely important elements for a healthy body.

The affects of the aloe vera can help to better the digestion in the stomach, improve the body's immune system, and promote a healthier skin as it nourishes the skin cells and speed up the tissue regeneration.

Aloe vera can be applied externally to wounds as well for a faster recovery by generating collagens and balancing the skin's pH. If taken internally, it can enhance the body's immune system and stop the generation of inflammatory mediators.


3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Do you know of any supplement called body balance?

nstrade said...

Unfortunately, I'm sorry that I can't say much about each individual brands of products. Do you or anyone here have any experience or knowledge about using body balance?

Anonymous said...

Alot of the Caribbean women here swear by Aloe, and you can get drinks and juices everywhere. I guess its useful for a lot more than just sunburns!