Aloe Vera- The Wonderful Herb For Beauty And Health
Aloe Vera is a herb which has been used since time immemorial to enhance beauty. Despite so many skin or beauty products which contain chemicals harmful for the skin; Aloe Vera has retained itself over a period of time. Also there are no known side-effects of Aloe Vera.
Shatavari or Kumari is the word for Aloe Vera in Sanskrit. It is used in powdered form as well as a gel. It is used in cosmetics to give a healthy glow to the skin. Aloe Vera helps the skin in producing collagen that keeps the skin clean and without fine lines. Apart from this it is also used as a medicine for problems related to the reproductive organs of women. It is also a very high source of energy. Individuals who are recuperating after illness especially ladies; are advised to have a cup of warm milk with Aloe Vera powder and sugar added to it. This makes the recovery process faster.
Aloe Vera can be applied on the external parts of the body as well as it can be taken orally. It is beneficial in any way it is taken. The gel which is present in its leaves when applied on the face gives it a healthy glow. The juice of Aloe Vera helps in cleansing the internal system of the body.
It is also very good for hair. Being a good conditioner it makes the hair thicker and helps in growing new hair. The Aloe Vera gel can be applied to the scalp directly. It prevents hair loss.
Thus we see in how many ways Aloe Vera is useful.
The other property of Aloe Vera is that it heals the cuts by healing the tissues, insect bites and also is helpful in eczema. It is also a rich source of amino acids, minerals, polysaccharides, vitamins, nitrogen, enzymes etc. Hence it is the one of the best herb found in the nature.
