What exactly are the effects and benefits of aloe vera?
Aloe vera is a plant we are all very familiar with. Many people grow it at home. The plant is unique and lovely, with excellent ornamental value, and its air-purifying effect is also very prominent. Below we introduce in detail what the benefits of aloe vera are.
Basic introduction to aloe vera
Aloe vera originated in the Mediterranean and Africa. It is a perennial herbaceous plant of the family Asphodelaceae. The Chinese character "lu" in "aloe" means "black", while "hui" means "gathering". The juice dripping from a cut in the aloe leaf is yellowish-brown, and upon contact with air it oxidizes and turns black, then congeals into a single mass, hence the name "aloe". The main components of aloe include aloe-emodin glycoside, isoaloe-emodin glycoside, and aloin, and it also contains various components such as vitamins, folic acid, and nicotinamide. It can not only be taken internally to treat infantile malnutrition, abdominal pain from intestinal parasites, and constipation due to heat accumulation, but when used externally it is also the best ingredient for beauty and skincare, with a good moisturizing and whitening effect on human skin.
Main nutrients: aloin, aloe-emodin, aloe polysaccharides, aloetin, aloe-emodin tincture, aloe ulcin, anthraquinone, vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, active enzymes, peroxidase, amylase, alliinase, cellulase, organic acids, resin.
What are the benefits of aloe vera
1: Sterilization. Aloetin is a substance with strong antibacterial properties, capable of killing fungi, molds, bacteria, viruses and other pathogens, and inhibiting and eliminating the development and reproduction of pathogens.
2: Anti-inflammatory. The bradykininase in aloe vera combined with angiotensin can resist inflammation. In particular, the polysaccharides in aloe vera can enhance the human body's resistance to disease.
3: Beauty. Aloe polysaccharides and vitamins have a good nourishing, moisturizing and whitening effect on human skin. In particular, for acne, the biggest worry of young girls, aloe has a very good effect on eliminating it.
4: Detoxification. Because of its bitter, cold nature that clears heat, aloe has the effect of inhibiting excessive immune reactions and enhancing the phagocytic function of phagocytes, thus it can remove metabolic waste from the body.
5: Stomach-strengthening and laxative. The active components in aloe such as aloin and emodin play a role in stimulating appetite and gently loosening the bowels.
6: Strengthening the heart and activating blood circulation. The isocitrate calcium etc. in aloe has the effects of strengthening the heart, promoting blood circulation, softening hardened arteries, lowering cholesterol levels, and dilating capillaries, keeping blood circulation smooth, reducing cholesterol values, easing the burden on the heart, keeping blood pressure normal, and removing "toxins" from the blood.
7: Immune regeneration. Aloin A, wound hormones, and glycan peptide mannan (Ke-2) etc. have the effects of resisting viral infection and promoting wound healing and recovery, with functions of anti-inflammation and sterilization, clearing heat and reducing swelling, softening the skin, and maintaining cell vitality. Gel polysaccharides combined with traumatic acid also have wound-healing activity.
8: Immune anti-tumor. The viscous polysaccharides in aloe have the effect of improving immunity and inhibiting and destroying the growth of abnormal cells, thereby achieving the goal of anti-cancer.