Aloe - its amazing healing properties - Extract

Aloe: universal cure

Aloe for thousands of years used to treat many disorders, among them - constipation, skin diseases, burns and cuts. This plant is native to tropical and subtropical regions, including - in South Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean. In the 18th and 19th century doctors prescribed it to treat many diseases. At the present time very prevalent aloe extract, which is a part of various drugs and cosmetics.

Aloe contains glycoproteins which accelerate the healing of tissues, have analgesic and anti-inflammatory action, and polysaccharides, which stimulate the formation of new skin cells. Both of these substances also have a stimulating effect on the immune system.

Aloe gel is prepared from the leaves of aloe vera. When processing of aloe vera gel to produce a clear, water-like liquid light golden color - aloe. As part of the "pure" extract of aloe without any impurities contained ninety-five percent water and five percent of the biologically active components, chief among them - polysaccharides. These substances and determine the beneficial properties of aloe extract quality. The long process of filtration and concentration (removal of water), aloe extract, the greater the content of polysaccharides and the stronger the effect of aloe extract.

Extract - one of the most convenient dosage forms, along with aloe vera juice, gels and ointments with aloe .  Aloe can be used to treat a variety of diseases and disorders: it facilitates constipation, improve overall health in diabetes, helps in treating a variety of skin disorders and is used to prevent the formation of scars .  Particularly effective aloe extract in the treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract (e.g., gastric ulcer or duodenal ulcer) .  Although contraindications and side effects in the aloe sufficiently small, before application is better to consult with a physician - firstly, an attempt to independently choose the dosage may cause side effects (the most common are considered diarrhea and abdominal pain), and, secondly, in rarely receiving aloe generally contraindicated .  These cases include acute gastrointestinal disorders, high blood pressure, acute diseases of the cardiovascular system and, finally, pregnancy .

Aloe as a substitute for laxatives

The aloe leaves from which the plant extract contains anthraquinone glycosides - substances whose concentration is explained laxative effect of aloe extract .  Glycosides contained in aloe vera, participate in the natural process of exchange of fluids and electrolytes in the human body and promote the gastrointestinal tract .  It is therefore an aloe extract is particularly effective in the treatment of constipation (including chronic) - from the viewpoint of efficiency of action of the extract is comparable with the action of specific drugs laxatives, as confirmed by numerous medical studies .  Although aloe can be rightly regarded as an effective and harmless substitute for conventional laxatives for a long time to take aloe to treat constipation can not be .  Long-term use of aloe extract may lead to the opposite effect - the development of tolerance, allergic reactions, the appearance of abdominal pain, kidney problems .

Aloe extract in the treatment of diabetes

One of the newest applications of aloe extract - treatment of various forms of diabetes. Clinical studies have shown that Aloe vera extract helps to normalize blood sugar levels, glycosylated hemoglobin, and triglycerides in different types of diabetes. Of course, due to insufficient knowledge of actions of aloe extract with diabetes consider it a panacea or approved by the medical community can not cure diabetes, but there is no doubt that Aloe really helps alleviate the condition of patients with diabetes and to improve health. In addition, aloe extract useful to deal with some of the common consequences of diabetes - for example, swelling, ulcers, often develop on the background of diabetes, and difficult to treat by conventional means.

Burns and cuts

Aloe extract ointment used for the treatment of burns (including - sunburn), scratches and cuts. The substances contained in the extract of aloe, relieve pain, provide anti-inflammatory effects and promote recovery and healing of the skin. In addition, aloe extract moisture saturates the skin cells, which is required for its regeneration. According to some reports, the ointment with Aloe Vera can heal burns faster than many other drugs. However, aloe is not entirely universal tool: it can be used only for treatment of minor burns and skin lesions, and can not be applied to open wounds.

Skin diseases and herpes

Means for topical aloe extract may alleviate the symptoms of herpes (including - genital) and certain chronic skin diseases such as psoriasis. Aloe may also be used to treat some forms of acne. It is believed that it improves skin, primarily due to its anti-inflammatory properties.

Constipation

Aloe is a strong laxative, but at present it is rarely used for constipation because it can cause a very painful stomach cramps; to treat constipation better use of other safer means.

Caries

Studies have shown that the means for oral care, containing aloe extract may limit the activity of certain bacterial species that lead to the development of caries and gum diseases. However, the use of aloe in the treatment of oral disease is not well understood.

Diabetes

Preliminary results of one study suggest that aloe helps to lower blood sugar in people with Type II diabetes. To better explore the possibilities of the use of aloe in the treatment of people with diabetes need more data.

Other disorders

Aloe can be used for gastritis, gastroenteritis, enterocolitis, chronic colitis. Sometimes it is prescribed to people suffering from chronic fatigue syndrome Chronic fatigue - if life is not a pleasant experience . Injections of aloe extract may be used for disorders such as bronchial asthma, duodenal ulcer, scleroderma Scleroderma - affects all the organs , Inflammatory diseases of the female reproductive system. In addition, aloe extract means are used to treat certain eye diseases. Take aloe inside should only be prescribed by a doctor.

Strengthening the immune system

Several years ago, scientists found that aloe can be used to strengthen the immune system. According to research, one of the components of the extract of aloe - acemannan - increases the body's resistance to viruses and fungi. It activates T-lymphocytes, which stimulate other immune system cells in the body when there are potentially dangerous microorganisms.

Contraindications

Aloe should not be taken in patients with severe cardiovascular disease, hypertension, certain kidney diseases, and women after the seventh month of pregnancy. It is also contraindicated in lactating women.

Side effects

In rare cases, aloe causes allergic reactions in patients. If you suspect an allergy stop taking the extract. If symptoms persist for two days or rapidly aggravated by, consult your doctor.

Safety measures

Although aloe, by and large, considered a safe means of alternative medicine, it can cause a number of side effects, and that is much more dangerous effect on the action of conventional drugs. That is why before the independent use of aloe is best to consult with your doctor. It must be remembered that the aloe, however useful properties it does not possess, is not able to fully replace a doctor recommended medications.

Although usually drugs with aloe vera extract are sold without a prescription, before you use them, you should consult your doctor. Pregnant and lactating women, and people with serious diseases need to make sure.

Those who are taking any medications, should also consult with your family doctor.

Aloe is not recommended for two weeks before any surgery, because it contains substances can stimulate bleeding.

People who are taking both drugs and antidiabetic agents with aloe extract, you need to regularly check your blood sugar Blood sugar Blood sugar - a very important indicator   - One of the main indicators of human health   - It can be very low, and it sometimes is not less dangerous than the increase in blood sugar levels.

Since the reception inside the aloe may lower potassium levels in the blood, it should not be taken simultaneously with digoxin and diuretics - drugs that are used for arrhythmia and congestive heart failure. These drugs also reduce the level of potassium in the blood, in combination with an extract of aloe they can lead to undesirable consequences.