Aloe Vera, often called the Miracle Plant, the Silent Healer, the Burn Plant or even the Medicine Plant, goes by many names which have survived the 4000 or so years during which this amazing medicinal herd has benefited mankind.
Aloe Vera, because of its nutritional qualities and antioxidant properties, helps firstly to prevent injury to epithelial tissues, and when they are damaged, it promotes healing.
Antioxidants fight the destructive "free radicals", the unstable compounds produced by our metabolism and found in environmental pollutants. They are thought to cause various ailments including some cancers as well as contributing towards the aging process.
An epithelium in an anatomical term defined as follows: "An epithelium is a layer of cells that covers the body or lines a cavity that connects with it". Our largest epithelium is our skin but also included are the lining of the gut, the bronchial tubes and the genital tract. Therefore, aloe works just as well on damaged skin as it does on an inflamed bowel or in asthma.
Its natural anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial action combined with its nutritional constituents promote cell growth and therefore, healing. It also balances the immune system, boosting it when it's too low, and reducing it if over-active (such as in Rheumatoid Arthritis).
However, it is not only helpful for people with problems, as most people taking it report a greater sense of wellbeing - they feel "better" or report feeling calmer and less anxious.
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