| Aloe Vera is from the family of Asphodelaceae. These plants form rosettes of succulent leaves which range from 4 cm to 2m in diameter. Plants can be single-headed or clumping, sessile or with elongated stems. For many years, aloe vera is famous as a miraculous healing plant and a medicinal herb. It's clear gel is used quite extensively to treat various types of burns, cuts, lesions, cancers, insect bites, stings, wound healing, moisturizes and softens the skin and recently it is found that is also able to stimulate the body's immune system. It is also considered as a super penetrator which enhances it's healing properties very well.A research performed by Dr.Ivan E. Danhof Ph.D ,M.D.,a retired professor of physiology at the University of Texas showed that aloe vera gel penetrates the human skin almost 4 times as fast as water! Even when aloe is combined with other healing substances, it helps these substances to penetrate the skin more easily and deeply. It's amazing penetration ability has harness interest not only used as a healing gel but it is also added into moisturizers, shampoos and aftershave creams. Retin A creams have clamed to reverse the aging process on the skin but when aloe was compared to retin A, it produced a stronger anti-aging effect with no irritation. Besides displaying this property, it also has anti-inflammatory and immune strengthening effects on the skins. Because of its many beneficial properties , it is used widely to treat acne and other skin irritations. |
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| ALOE VERA-A MIRACULOUS HEALING PLANT AND A MEDICINAL HERB. |