aloe vera juice

aloe vera plant and juice

the aloe vera plant in exotic name undoubtedly brings many benefits to the body, but is not devoid of side effects.


These two words are often alien people dream and think of a natural health. Among the benefits of this plant, some cite a happy ability to lose weight. Is it true ? What are its strengths and weaknesses?


Aloe vera is a perennial plant (the aloe), the spiny green leaves can reach 60 cm high and whose flowers are yellow or orange. It is native to North Africa.


A perennial plant is a herbaceous plant alive over 2 years, which is resistant to the rigors of the winter as cold in winter and drought in summer. Discover the same time the benefits and adverse effects of Hoodia gordonii.

 The main elements

The leaves of this plant contain Aloe gel (used in topical ointment) and a sticky yellow residue called aloe latex (which can be taken orally).

The gel is the most commonly used of this plant part. The latex contains anthraquinone glycosides (aloïnes), elements which produce highly laxative effects.

 Health Benefits

This plant can be used as a topical drug (medicament is applied to the diseased part) for:
Heal burns and abrasions,
Heal wounds,

Relieve sunburn,
Mitigate skin reactions after radiation (eg after chemotherapy)
Fighting genital herpes,
Stimulate the production of collagen (the most abundant protein in the body, representing 25% of the protein mass of the body)
Accelerate wound healing,
Boost metabolism,
Fight against aging,
Combat psoriasis (an inflammatory skin disease that is characterized by the appearance of thick patches of skin that flake)
Relieve inflammation of the joints especially after an intense exercise session

Aloe vera can also be taken orally in case of:
Ulcers,
Diabetes,
Asthma,
Epilepsy,
Osteoarthritis,
Crohn's disease (chronic inflammatory disease of the digestive system),

Ulcerative colitis (chronic inflammatory bowel disease and autoimmune nature of the rectum which is similar to Crohn's disease)
Need to support the immune system,
Constipation.

The leaf of Aloe vera contains water, more than 75 200 nutrients and other vegetable components (phytonutrients). It also contains 20 minerals, vitamins 12 and 18 amino acids.

Aloe vera pulp is edible. It has antibacterial and antifungal properties. This pulp is rich in amino acids and vitamins. It may be incorporated into yogurts, desserts and beverages. It can also be used as a natural seasoning your food.