What are the main medicinal values of aloe?
Aloe has many values, and one of them is its medicinal value. Some friends may not be particularly familiar with the medicinal value of aloe, so today I will give you a brief introduction. Let us take a look together.
The medicinal value of aloe
1. Anti-bacterial and anti-fungal
The anti-bacterial effect of aloe comes from the cytokine function of Aloin. This relatively aggressive biochemical property allows aloe to directly kill bacteria.
2. Anti-inflammatory
Anti-inflammatory action is an important function of aloe gel. Whether it is burns, physical injuries, corrosive chemical injuries, or inflammation caused by ultraviolet rays and thermal radiation, aloe gel has analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects. Experiments show that anti-inflammatory medicines made from aloe gel have efficacy comparable to modern chemically synthesized anti-inflammatory medicines, while aloe gel contains no harmful ingredients and has no side effects on the human body.
3. Promoting wound healing
Another important function of aloe gel is to promote wound healing. Aloe has a significant effect in promoting the healing of wounds and ulcers. When any part or tissue on the body surface is injured, wound healing is the main issue, and aloe gel can participate in this healing process.
4. Improving immunity and anti-tumor effects
The polysaccharides contained in aloe can improve immunity and have a strong effect of inhibiting or destroying the growth of abnormal cells, thereby producing an anti-tumor effect.
5. Immunostimulant effect
The immunostimulant effect of aloe is a basic effect of aloe on the human body. Aloe's improvement of the body's immunity gives it significant efficacy in treating some diseases caused by decreased immunity.
6. Enhancing phagocytosis, detoxification and cleansing functions
Another important function of aloe is its significant "phagocytosis" effect. Through "phagocytosis," the body's immune system clears bacteria, infectious substances and debris from dead cells out of the body. On the one hand, immunostimulants have a phagocytic effect; on the other hand, the body's detoxification and cleansing functions also have a phagocytic effect. For the body, bacteria and bacterial debris are both toxins that must be cleared from the body. Cells in the body that have been infected by bacteria and have died are also harmful to the body. These dead cells and the toxins within them must be cleared from the body through phagocytosis. Therefore, enhancing phagocytosis means enhancing the body's detoxification and cleansing functions.
Hydroponic aloe cultivation methods and precautions
(1) After the aloe grows new roots and adapts to the hydroponic environment, move the aloe to a place with sufficient sunlight and let the hydroponic aloe receive light. Hydroponic aloe should be cultivated long-term with a nutrient solution for foliage plants, and the nutrient solution should be replaced once every half a month to 1 month.
(2) Aloe enters dormancy during high summer temperatures. At this time, the hydroponic aloe should be moved to a cool and ventilated place, and the moss growing in the hydroponic container should be cleaned regularly to keep the container clean.
(3) In winter, the hydroponic aloe should be placed indoors in a sunny spot. A room temperature above 5°C allows it to overwinter safely. If you want the plant to bloom, the winter room temperature needs to be above 10°C. Aloe can tolerate a brief low temperature of 0°C.
That is all for the related introduction to the medicinal value of aloe. I believe that after reading it, everyone has gained some understanding of aloe. If any friends want to grow aloe, you can refer to the related knowledge points I have introduced for you.