Aloe Vera for Acne Treatment
I think most of us knew that Aloe Vera (also known as Varn Harng Khar in Lao, Varn Harng Jora Kae in Thai) has been used externally to treat various skin conditions such as cuts, burns, and eczema. It has alleged that sap from Aloe Vera eases pain and reduces inflammation, might be because of the cooling factors in the plant.
It can also be used to treat Acne, first you have to wash you face, then slice the lower part of the leaf to open, use the gel and apply to the Acne area; this will help with the healing process, especially recommended for those that like to use homemade remedy for treatments.
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Wow, I didn't know Aloe Vera can treat eczema. My youngest sister has that problem as a kid and the prescription was outrageous. My parents spent thousands and thousands of dollars on treating her eczema.
When I see this plant I think of my grandmother. She has a garden full of flowers and herbs and has a couple of pots of Aloe Vera. We didn't have one at our house until we came to the US.
I was fond of this plant and bought a couple of them. One went to college with me for four years. It was nice and big when I saw it at home a couple of years ago. The other one my mother killed it by either given too much or too little water.
This is funny but I wanted to bring my plants with me here. The two plants that I had with me through college were very special to me. The aloe vera saved me a few times.
Thanks for posting. I will go out and buy me a cute little aloe vera now this weekend.
My family loves this plant. My parents use it to ease joint pains
too. I use it on my face (to moisturize) sometimes. But it does feel
slimy until it drys up. It's also good for burns, cuts, and scraps. I
think we have three different varieties in the garden, but one of them
reigns above the rest.
Hi Darly and Salat, I read in a Thai magazine once that they juice the Aloe Vera with other fruits but haven’t tried it myself. I came across this article, from Forever International, Issue 59, February 2006, page 5; which mentioned all the good properties in Aloe Vera.
TOP 10 REASONS TO DRINK ALOE VERA GEL
10. Dental Health and Hygiene - Aloe Vera is extremely healthful for your mouth and gums. Take that to your next dentist appointment!
9. Provides Rapid Soothing - Aloe Vera enhances fibroblast function. Fibroblast are those remarkable little cells responsible for collagen formation. They also assist in the soothing of minor burns, cuts, scrapes and skin irritations.
8. Aids in Healthy Digestion - A healthy digestive tract ensures that nutrients from the foods we eat are absorbed into the blood stream. Aloe Vera has natural, detoxifying abilities. Drinking Aloe Vera Gel regularly may improve bowel regularity and increase protein absorption, while at the same time decrease unfriendly bacteria and yeast – all done naturally! Aloe Vera has also demonstrated its ability to assist in soothing heartburn and other types of digestive upset.
7. Immune Support and Function - Aloe Vera provides natural support for the immune system. Since the immune system works around the clock protecting the body, Aloe Vera, with its natural immune enhancers, gives the body a continual arsenal from which to draw. Drinking 2 to 4 ounces of Aloe Vera Gel regularly may give your immune system the helping hand it needs.
6. Regulates Weight and Energy Levels - Aloe Vera Gel naturally, and with regular use, allows the body to cleanse the digestive system. Our diets include many unwanted substances which can cause lethargy and exhaustion. Taken regularly, Aloe Vera Gel ensures a greater feeling of well-being, allowing energy levels to increase and helping to maintain a healthy body weight.
5. Collagen and Elastin Repair - Aloe Vera can add a rich supply of building materials to produce and maintain healthy skin. The skin replenishes itself every 21 to 28 days. Using the nutritional building blocks of Aloe Vera, the skin can utilize these nutrients daily to help combat the effects of aging! A daily dose of Aloe Vera Gel can be just what your skin is thirsting for.
4. Daily Dose of Minerals - Some of the minerals found in Aloe Vera include calcium, sodium, iron, potassium, chromium, magnesium, manganese, copper, and zinc. What a powerful storehouse! We all know that adding foods to our diets with naturally occurring vitamins and minerals is recommended for overall health. Drinking Aloe Vera Gel is a natural and healthful way to replenish the body’s supply.
3. Daily Dose of Vitamins - Aloe Vera Gel includes Vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, B12, C and E, Folic Acid and Niacin. The human body simply cannot store some of these vitamins; therefore we need to supplement them regularly through our diets. What better way than by drinking a daily dose of Aloe Vera Gel, while at the same time building the body’s defense system naturally against oxidative stress!
2. Anti-inflammatory Properties - Aloe Vera Gel has 12 natural substances that have been shown to inhibit inflammation without side effects. Aloe may also support proper joint and muscle mobility.
1. Body-Building Blocks - Amino acids are our body’s building blocks. Eight which are essential and cannot be made by the body are found within the aloe plant! Drinking Aloe Vera on a regular basis allows you to help maintain your health by replenishing your body naturally with these essential amino acids. An analysis of the Aloe Vera plant shows that it comes closer than any other known plant to the duplication of essential amino acids. Just think – all this, and in just 2 to 4 ounces a day.
Thanks for the wealth of info Ginger. Last summer when I was home a friend gave me a couple of packages of aloe vera to eat. She bought them from a Lao grocery store.
It looks like pickle aloe vera and tasted very good. Have you seen such thing at your local Asian grocery store?
I’ve never tried pickle aloe vera, but I do like pickle ginger, and it’s very spicy.