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10 Surprising Health Benefits Of Aloe Vera You May Not Have Known

Who doesn’t know of aloe vera? One of the powerful medicines in the world for any skin problem! Aloe vera is a spiky plant that grows upwards. It is known for storing water in gel form inside its leaves, while that gel is full of vitamins, minerals, amino acids and antioxidants. Want to know more about it? Here are 10 surprising health benefits of aloe vera!

Great for rashes & any skin irritation.

Aloe vera really helps soothe the skin. Eczema and psoriasis can be treated by regularly using it topically as the gel carries antioxidants that hydrate and moisturise.

Heals burns.

It’s really good for burns and wounds. It has be proven that by applying aloe vera to burnt skin either after the sun or after an injury, because of the anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, the healing process is quicker.

Moisturises hair and scalp.

Aloe vera is also known as a great moisturiser for the hair and scalp. Think of it as some fresh water to thirsty flowers.

Helps with digestion.

Aloe vera can also be taken internally without any side effects. All the amino acids and good minerals really assist in good digestion. Everything works like a clock, preventing constipation! However this time you use the latex of the plant which is underneath the skin of the leaf and helps with water retention in the gut.

Boosts immune system.

Due to its antibacterial properties, aloe vera is known for boosting your immune system when it’s taken internally. It’s also antibacterial which helps fight disease and bad bacteria.

Improves skin.

It improves the skin’s elasticity, in other words. When the elasticity of the skin is that of a young person, new wrinkles are less likely to be formed.

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Lowers blood sugar levels.

Aloe vera is also known of lowering blood sugar levels, affecting insulin’s sensitivity and blood sugar management.

Diabetes.

Following the previous statement, aloe vera consequently helps with diabetes due to insulin’s sensitivity.

Anti-inflammatory

It helps soothe inflamed skin due to burns, wounds or dry skin.

Did any of these health benefits of aloe vera surprise you? Let us know in the comment section below!

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Christina Balatsiou

Half Greek half British gal living in London. Currently obsessed with pineapple, dogs, writing and photography.

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