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Aloe Vera, A Wonder Herb For
Skin
Aloe is grown mainly in the dry regions of Africa, Asia, Europe
and America. Because of its many therapeutic uses, it is now commercially
cultivated in the United States, Japan, and countries in the Caribbean and
Mediterranean. However, in many places you can grown your own Aloe Vera plant
quite happy in a pot as a household plant.
Despite its very cactus-like characteristics, Aloe belongs to the lily
family, which also includes asparagus, onions, leeks and garlic. The Aloe plant
contains over thirty enzymes, including lipase and oxidase. It could be argued
that enzymes are the missing element in the modern diet since 40% of the adult
population suffer digestive problems and digestion is enzyme-based.
Aloe Vera also contains significant levels of salicylic acid (the active
ingredient in aspirin) which accounts for some of the herb's pain-killing
potential. Some people swear by a burst of aloe spray on sunburn when a gel or
cream is too painful
to apply.
Salicylic acid also plays a role in Aloe's detoxifying and
cell-cleansing capacity. The well-researched capacity of Aloe to stimulate the
immune system is arguably its most important attribute. Others have testified
that a daily drink with high quality Aloe juice helps clear sensitive skin. Aloe
is well known as a soothing ingredient in skincare lotions and body products.
There are a host of studies from every continent documenting the
healthful benefits of Aloe Vera, taken both internally and used externally. Aloe
has truly earned it reputation as a natural, healthful 'wonder' herb.
About the author:
Kim Beardsmore M.B.A. (H.R.M.), B.Sc. (Biochemistry) is a Herbalife distributor,
weight loss coach &creator of the online weight loss & health magazine Weight
Loss Health http://weight-loss-health.com.au Your online Herbalife store at
http://weightlosshealth.herbalcoach.com Learn about the work at home Herbalife
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