Almost everyone has heard of the wound-healing and pain-relieving effects of the Aloe vera plant. This well-known medicinal plant is being used around the world to treat skin ailments, burns, other herbal remedies. Aloe vera is one of the best herbal remedies for soothing skin and healing burns, rashes, frostbite, and wounds. Aloe is found commercially in a number of creams and lotions for softening and moisturizing the skin.
Aloe is commercially grown in warm, tropical climates,like Barbados, Haiti, Venezuela, South Africa and even the warm regions of the United States (Texas). All you need to grow your own potted aloe plant is a warm area.
Dosage: Apply aloe three times a day to the injured area,(severe burns require treatment by a physician.) Aloe is even safe for use on children.
If you have an potted aloe plant, cut off a lower leaf and remove the spines. Split the leaf in half. Aplly th egle directly onto your cut, burn, wound, etc. Allow the gel to dry on the skin, don't wipe i toff. The gel must dry on the skin for it to work completely. Do this for 2 weeks of continuous treament!
Modern clinical studies show that aloe is one of the best herbs for soothing skin and healing burns, rashes, frostbite, and severe wounds. It also is used to treat eczema, dandruff, acne, ringworm, gum disease, and poison oak and ivy. It works by inhibiting formation of tissue-injuring compounds that gather at the site of a skin injury. The plant contains chrysophanic acid, which is highly effective in healing abrasions.
The gel of the inner part of an aloe leaf is used to treat burns, skin rashes, and insect bites, as well as chafed nipples from breastfeeding, when applied to the affected area externally. Internally, Aloe vera can be used to keep the bowels functioning smoothly, but there are other herbs that do this job better. Aloe vera aids in healing wounds by drawing out infection, and preventing infection from starting. The fresh gel is best to use, rather than "stabilized" gels found in the stores.
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