Grandma’s Remedies: How to use Aloe Vera Gel instead of its products?

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Grandma’s Remedies: How to use Aloe Vera Gel instead of its products?

Commonly known as Aloe, Aloe vera is widely used medicinal herb both in home remedies as well as in cosmetic industries. Aloe is used from centuries for curing common skin conditions as well as to look younger. The plant has cactus like appearance with hidden gel inside which is responsible for its medicinal properties. Aloe also used as laxative in herbal remedies, but its use has been restricted or banned for “possible” side effects! Topical use of Aloe is well known and if you are planning to use the gel, then you must take certain precautions especially washing gel many times and testing on your skin before using to make sure you don’t get any rashes. More about Aloe vera and its uses are explained here.

Aloe vera is one of the most popular herb in many cosmetic ingredients. It is not available much in the wild. Throughout the world, many cultivate this herb for its benefits.

It is one of the plant that is very easy to grow and requires low maintenance and needs less water. Aloe vera is known as magic plant and Kumari (in Sanskrit) for its properties.

It has succulent leaves and when cut leaves reveal colorless gel. This gel is what is responsible for Aloe vera’s properties. Gel contains, Vitamin A, B, C and E, Calcium, Potassium, Copper, Magnesium, Selenium, Zinc and Chromium.

Apart from remedy for natural wrinkle free skin some of the other common benefits of Aloe Vera, that one can see in literature are:

Anti-microbial property
Sun protection for the skin
Digestion system corrective action
Wound and burn treatment remedies
Stronger gums, mouth ulcers and gastritis remedy

We see Aloe vera extract in many cosmetic products. Did you know- instead of using Aloe vera gel with other chemicals, one can use it directly in raw form from the plant itself?

This reduces exposure to chemicals and saves time and money. Before using this gel, do not forget to wash the gel minimum 7 times in water to reduce any reactions or side effect.

Some of the home remedies one can try using Aloe vera gel – are described in next few slides.

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Aloe Vera Gel for pain, swelling and wounds