Cosmetics, pharmaceutics - these are the areas in which the manufacturers are still supposed to introduce new products for us, which are supposed to have an even better effect. In practice, however, it must be said that nature also has a lot for us and it will be worth reaching for. Among other things, we will find aloe vera, which has an excellent effect on our health.

Aloe vera is one of the lily plants that can be found in Africa, the Arabian Peninsula and the Mediterranean basin. The natural place for them will be dry soil, sandy, rocky areas. In our country it can be grown in greenhouses or as an ornamental plant in a pot. We have about 200 different types of aloe vera, but only in a few cases we have information about the pro-health effect. First of all, the strength is in the leaves of this plant, on which a characteristic waxy coating appears. In the leaves there is a mucous flesh, which has the most important health effects on our body. In the pro-health area, either pulp or juice from this pulp is used.

Properties of aloe vera

In aloe vera we have even 140 different active substances, which will be used in the production of medicines or cosmetics with this ingredient. Aloe vera has vitamins from the B group as well as folic acid, which is valuable for health. Vitamins will be responsible for the nervous system, have a beneficial effect on metabolism, protect against nerves. Man will not synthesize vitamins and that is why they have to be provided with food. Valuable vitamins appear in aloe vera, which is why it will be worth reaching for. There are also many minerals.

Use of aloe vera

Currently, aloe vera is a plant which is used very willingly in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic and food industries. It is also used juice, which has a laxative effect, can improve appetite, it also has a cholepoietic effect. Effectively influences liver function. Leaves that are used for the preparation of aloe vera have a good effect on resistance. Aloe vera is used if you want to deal with problems of the digestive system, stomach ulcers or duodenal ulcers. It is used for problems with the large intestine.

Its consumption will also be advisable if there is a problem with the stabilisation of blood sugar levels. Aloe vera has a beneficial effect on bedsores, wounds and burns. It can be used because it improves healing and protects against infection. Preparations with aloe vera are perfect for sensitive, dry skin and as an element that will have a beneficial effect on hair care.

It can also be seen that the power of this plant is nothing new at the moment. Its excellent properties we knew already in ancient times.