Aloe vera has been known to mankind from ancient times because of its medicinal and healing properties. This perennial green plant is a versatile plant because of its multiple benefits and uses. Did you know that the Egyptians called Aloe vera the ‘Plant of Immortality’, It was also called the ‘Plant of Eternity’, Japanese called it the ‘Royal plant’.
The Maya Indians called this highly resourceful desert plant as the ‘Fountain of Youth’. Does Aloe vera really have all these properties? We need to delve into knowing more about this juicy succulent green plant.
Aloe vera and its ancient connections:
- The usage of aloe was regarded as the pursuit of physical beauty. Cleopatra the Egyptian queen known for her beauty used the nourishing juice of this fleshy green plant in her daily skin and beauty care.
- In those times even the dead were embalmed with aloe vera because of its antibacterial and antifungal qualities.
- During the reign of Alexander the Great, Aloe vera was commonly used for medicinal treatment and it is believed that Alexander acquired sufficient medication of this wonder plant to heal the wounds of his entire battalions.
- In Chinese culture, this plant extract has been an important ingredient in medical treatment.
- In Japan, the juice of Aloe vera was used as an elixir and the Samurai used it to soothe and relieve the body pains, aches and sprains.
- In Sanskrit, Aloe vera is known as the Ghrita kumara, the plant that provides youthful energy. It is believed to be a plant that has a rejuvenating effect. In Ayurveda Aloe is considered as the wonder plant of balance between pitta, Kapha, and Vata- very few plants that have these qualities!
Aloe Vera Uses
This plant is native to hot and arid regions and widely grown as an ornamental plant. It is found to be beneficial and so seen in many products like beverages, skin lotion, cosmetics, or ointments for minor burns and sunburns. Form centuries this plant is known for its health, beauty, medicinal, and skincare properties. It’s interesting to know that even today researchers are discovering more advantages of this medicinal plant.
Aloe vera is applied externally as an application for many healing remedies like sunburn, rashes, wounds, insect bites, eczema, etc. Aloe vera gel, which is made from the plant’s pulp, is typically applied on the skin as lotion, gel, soap, shampoos, or cosmetics products.
It can also be taken orally as a gel or tablet supplement. When taken internally, aloe vera juice aids the digestion and absorption of nutrients, helps control blood sugar, increases energy production, promotes cardiovascular health, improves liver function, and boosts the immune system.
Aloe vera is a magical and impressive herb. At Aryan Herbals we have a wide range of Aloe vera products known for its powerful benefits. Some of our products are:
Aloe Vera Juice
For thousands of years, people have recognized the healing and moisturizing properties of the Aloe Vera Plant. Traditionally, it’s believed to help maintain & promote digestion, a healthy immune system, and healthy skin.
Aryan Aloe Vera Amla Juice
Indian Gooseberry (amla) is known to be rich in Vitamin C and full of powerful antioxidants and believed to have various health benefits like maintain vitality, promote healthy skin, maintain & promote digestion and help to maintain a healthy immune system.
Aryan Aloe Vera Ginger Honey Juice
The combination of ginger and aloe vera is believed to help achieve healthy skin, help in digestion, and maintain a healthy immune system.
Aryan Aloe vera Wheat Grass juice
It is traditionally believed to help maintain & promote digestion, a healthy immune system, and healthy skin. Additionally, Wheatgrass is known to be a natural detoxifier of the liver and a blood protector.
Aryan Aloe Vera Gel
Aryan Aloe Vera Gel is a natural and non-sticky fluid, helpful against dry & chapped skin conditions, reducing roughness, cracking & irritation. Helpful in maintaining your skins’ moisture levels and restore its elasticity & resilience.
Aryan Aloe Hand Wash
Our Aloe Hand Wash is a caring blend of herbs like lime & lemon for effective and gentle cleansing. The hand wash is ant-bacterial and cleans the hands and moistures them as well.
With all these as uses, health benefits and more, the miracle plant sure deserves the name for its versatility. Based on different study and research, Aloe vera has many benefits and can be used by most of us. But based on certain allergies, side effects and prevalent medical conditions like diabetes, certain medications or during pregnancy, it may not work in the same way. So it is best advised to use or consume any products after researching about its side effects and as prescribed by the physician. Always ensure that whichever product you purchase, buy them from genuine and reliable places.
This article is originally published at Aryan Herbals blog
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