For centuries many cultures and peoples have been known to use aloe vera in their remedies for all types of ailments. Until recently western medicine has paid little attention to any type of natural remedy, including aloe vera.
However, many western doctors are now paying attention to the mysterious healing powers of aloe vera. Just what is it that makes aloe vera such a powerful healer? Studies have shown that the aloe plant contains a certain type of sugar that acts as an agent for healing in several types of illnesses. It has been shown to decrease inflammation, to decrease bacteria and viruses, to prevent tumors , just to name a few. Many medical journals are now hot on the trail of reporting the results of these studies.
Manufacturers are now jumping on the bandwagon to produce many types of aloe products. However, it is not clear that the same healing properties hold true for processed aloe products as in a fresh aloe plant. Most products are heavily processed and just ineffective.
What are some ways you can use aloe vera effectively? First of all you should use a fresh aloe vera plant and harvest the gel by cutting off a leaf and squeezing it. The gel can be used and applied to any type of skin condition. It is very effective for sunburns, acne, wrinkles, bee stings , rashes etc.
The use of aloe vera on skin conditions basically repairs the damaged collagen and aids in generating new tissue. It can decrease any swelling to the affected area and can be a pain reliever.
While many people are used to using aloe vera for burns and skin conditions few people realize that it can also be taken internally. It can be used as an antioxidant and has been shown to minimize symptoms in serious diseases such as cancer, diabetes and several autoimmune diseases.
Aloe vera truly is a secret healing agent of the ages. Although it’s been around for centuries many people are finally waking up to discover this natural remedy for common modern health problems. Especially those that are fed up with all the side effects of pharmaceuticals and other drugs.
Sure, many people argue that we need more proof and that all these results could be a matter of the placebo effect. However, what have we got to lose by using this natural remedy that’s been around for years? We simply have nothing to lose and everything to gain. Especially when you weigh the fact that using aloe vera has virtually no side effects and provides healing properties equal to that of many prescription drugs on the market today.
In reality the truth is that experience is the best decision maker. So, give aloe vera a try and see how it works for you. Then you can experience this miracle plant for yourself and discover what that ancient cultures have known for many generations.
Aloe vera could be the ancient key to the health ailments of our modern society.
