What are the benefits and effects of aloe? A detailed guide in one article
Aloe plays a considerable role in our daily lives, because we can eat aloe raw; of course, it is a bit bitter, and you can add a little honey to adjust the taste. Of course, we can also apply it to the skin. Aloe has a very good disinfecting effect, which is why aloe gel has the effect of clearing acne and moisturising. Of course, aloe can also be consumed as a drink, and aloe drinks do have beauty and skincare benefits.
Effects of aloe
1. Strengthening the constitution
For healthy people, taking aloe and consistently taking aloe baths can not only prevent and treat various diseases, but also improve the constitution, enhance physical strength and maintain abundant energy. The body fluids of healthy people are weakly alkaline; excessive fatigue or a stressful life can turn body fluids acidic, making one prone to viral infections. Regular use of Aloe vera (Curacao aloe) can keep body fluids alkaline, maintaining health and preventing colds.
2. Sterilisation
Aloe tincture is a substance with strong antibacterial properties; it can kill many kinds of fungi, moulds, bacteria, viruses and other pathogens, and inhibit and eliminate the development and reproduction of pathogens.
3. Anti-inflammatory
The bradykininase in aloe combined with angiotensin can resist inflammation. In particular, the polysaccharides in aloe can enhance the body's resistance to disease and cure chronic conditions such as dermatitis, chronic nephritis, cystitis and bronchitis.
4. Moisturising and beautifying
Aloe polysaccharides and vitamins have good nourishing, moisturising and whitening effects on human skin. Especially for the acne that troubles young girls most, aloe has a very good effect on eliminating it. Aloe-emodin and similar substances belong to anthraquinone glycosides; these substances can make hair soft, glossy, light and comfortable, and also have a dandruff-removing effect. Therefore, aloe cosmetics such as aloe beauty cream, aloe skincare cream and aloe hair dye account for 80% of the European cosmetics market.
5. Stomach-strengthening and laxative
Effective components in aloe such as aloin and aloe-emodin have the effect of stimulating appetite and gently relaxing the bowels. Taking aloe can strengthen gastric function and enhance the constitution; even critically ill patients who have lost their appetite due to weakness can regain it after taking aloe. Aloe is the most effective medicine for treating constipation in both ancient and modern times, in China and abroad. Even for very severe constipation, after taking aloe, a bowel movement can occur within 8-12 hours, because the aloin component increases the secretion of colonic fluid, increases lipase activity and restores the disordered autonomic nerve function of the large intestine, and it does not cause any side effects or drug dependence.
6. Strengthening the heart and promoting blood circulation
Isocitrate calcium and other substances in aloe have the effects of strengthening the heart, promoting blood circulation, softening hardened arteries, lowering cholesterol levels and dilating capillaries, keeping blood circulation smooth, reducing cholesterol levels, lightening the burden on the heart, maintaining normal blood pressure and clearing "toxins" from the blood.
7. Promoting wound healing
Aloin A, wound hormones and glycan peptide mannan (Ke-2) have the effects of resisting viral infection and promoting wound healing and recovery. They have the functions of reducing inflammation and sterilising, absorbing heat and reducing swelling, softening the skin and maintaining cell vitality. Gel polysaccharides combined with traumatic acid also have wound-healing activity, so it is an ideal medicine for treating trauma (bleeding trauma and non-bleeding trauma) without leaving scars.
8. Immunity and anti-tumour
The viscous polysaccharides in aloe have the effects of improving immunity and inhibiting and destroying the growth of abnormal cells, thereby achieving an anti-cancer purpose.
9. Detoxifying effect
Aloe itself is non-toxic, harmless and free of side effects, and does not produce antibodies. Components such as aloetinalomicin in aloe have the effect of decomposing harmful substances in organisms and can also eliminate toxins invading from outside the organism. For burn-like skin ulcers caused during cancer treatment with radiation or nuclear radiation, aloe treatment not only has the effects of detoxifying, reducing inflammation and regenerating new cells, but can also increase the white blood cells reduced by radiotherapy.
10. Anti-ageing effect
The mucin in aloe (mucin, that is, protein) has polysaccharides such as arboran AB, aloemannan and aloetin as its core components. Mucous substances are important components for preventing cell ageing and treating chronic allergies. Mucin exists in human muscles and gastrointestinal mucosa and other places, making tissues elastic. If mucin is insufficient, muscles and mucosa will lose elasticity and become stiff and aged. If the cells that make up the human body lack mucin, the cells will gradually weaken and lose the ability to defend against bacteria and viruses. In addition, mucin also has the effect of strengthening the body and enhancing vitality.
11. Analgesic and sedative effects
When finger swelling and pain or toothache are unbearable, applying fresh aloe leaves to the affected area can relieve the pain. For neuralgia, gout and muscle pain, taking aloe internally plus external use also has an analgesic effect. Aloe can also prevent and treat hangovers, motion sickness and seasickness.
12. Sun protection effect
Natural anthraquinone glycosides or anthracene derivatives in aloe can absorb ultraviolet rays and prevent skin redness and brown spots.
13. Insect-repellent and preservative effects
Aloe juice has very good disinfecting and preservative effects. In summer, applying aloe juice to the skin keeps mosquitoes from biting. Colombians often apply aloe juice to children's feet to prevent insect damage. Spraying aloe juice on doors, windows and indoors keeps flies out; the Dai people use aloe juice to prevent flies from entering rooms.
14. Deodorising effect
Aloe has the effect of preventing body odour of the feet, mouth and armpits. Long ago, people used aloe to eliminate body odour.
lose the ability to defend against bacteria and viruses. In addition, mucin also has the effect of strengthening the body and enhancing vitality.11. Analgesic and sedative effects
When finger swelling and pain or toothache are unbearable, applying fresh aloe leaves to the affected area can relieve the pain. For neuralgia, gout and muscle pain, taking aloe internally plus external use also has an analgesic effect. Aloe can also prevent and treat hangovers, motion sickness and seasickness.
12. Sun protection effect
Natural anthraquinone glycosides or anthracene derivatives in aloe can absorb ultraviolet rays and prevent skin redness and brown spots.
13. Insect-repellent and preservative effects
Aloe juice has very good disinfecting and preservative effects. In summer, applying aloe juice to the skin keeps mosquitoes from biting. Colombians often apply aloe juice to children's feet to prevent insect damage. Spraying aloe juice on doors, windows and indoors keeps flies out; the Dai people use aloe juice to prevent flies from entering rooms.
14. Deodorising effect
Aloe has the effect of preventing body odour of the feet, mouth and armpits. Long ago, people used aloe to eliminate body odour.