6 Ways To Use Aloe Vera And Improve Your Health

Discover different ways to use aloe vera,  an ancient plant  highly valued by countless people. It is popularly known for its properties and multiple benefits, which are marketed as beauty and body care products.

By including it in your daily diet, you can enjoy its benefits. Aloe vera contains 12 vitamins, 19 amino acids and 20 minerals that increase our body’s defenses. It is also  rich in antioxidants, restores intestinal flora and cleans the digestive tract.

Ways to use aloe vera to improve your health

For topical use of aloe vera, simply swipe it under water. You can leave small green stripes that adhere to the thick part of the leaf.

Keep in mind that they must be removed if you are using aloe vera for consumption. Green stripes have a very bitter taste.

1. Swelling in the legs

Local applications of aloe vera on aching legs with varicose veins considerably improve swelling and pain.

To use it, extract the gel from two sheets and put it in the fridge for about two hours. Rub the legs with the gel, in movements from the bottom to the top for 5 minutes. Remove the excess and let the rest dry on your legs. Repeat if necessary.

2. Constipation and indigestion

Our bad eating habits need alkaline inputs to normalize acidic digestion and  relieve constipation. Therefore, consuming aloe vera juice helps to reduce these troublesome symptoms.

Ingredients

• 1 cucumber (200 g)
• 1/2 teaspoon of ginger (5 g)
• 3 aloe vera leaves (600 g)
• 1 tablespoon of parsley (5 g)
• The juice of 1 lemon

Preparation

• Extract the gel from the aloe vera leaves.
• Peel the cucumber.
• Place cucumber with aloe, ginger and parsley in a blender.
• Beat all ingredients for a few minutes.
• Put the mixture in a glass and add the lemon juice.
• Stir with a spoon and drink in one gulp.

3. Mouth infections

People exposed to corticosteroids and other medications that weaken the immune system are prone to oral infections caused by the candida fungus. Asthmatics often develop this condition due to prolonged use of their inhalers with these components.

To avoid it, extract the gel from an aloe vera leaf and liquefy it with half a glass of water. Rinse your mouth with this mixture once a day. It also works to heal recurrent thrush and to reduce dental plaque.

4. Acne

The antiseptic and moisturizing properties of aloe vera are an ally for skin care, especially in cases of acne. Clean the skin with a mild soap. Cut an aloe vera leaf in half and massage the skin with the gelatinous part.

Do not expose yourself directly to the sun after applying it, especially if you put it on your face, as the symptoms may get worse. This treatment regenerates the skin cells, but you must be patient as long-term results are achieved.

5. Allergies

For skin conditions caused by allergies, the application of aloe vera compresses is recommended. To do this, blend two aloe vera leaves with everything, including the rind.

Wrap the mixture in a cotton cloth and apply to affected areas. It works immediately  and provides great relief.  This procedure is also effective in case of insect bites and burns.

6. Early aging

Wrinkles caused by dehydration of the skin and long exposure to the sun are considerably smoothed with aloe vera. Topical application of the gel  promotes collagen production  and renews the skin’s elasticity.

Apply the gel directly to the affected area and let it dry. You need to have enough aloe vera for this type of treatment because the effects are seen after 90 days of continuous use.

Aloe vera  has unique bioactive properties  when consumed in its natural state. Commercial preparations often have other additives, so we recommend having one or more aloe vera plants at home. Try and enjoy its benefits!