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Everything About Aloe Vera
Aloe vera is a medicinal plant that grows in hot climates such as California, New Mexico, and the Caribbean. It contains more than 75 active ingredients, including enzymes, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals, some of which could make it useful for treating diseases.
Some people use aloe vera gel as a home remedy to treat burns and other skin conditions and heal wounds. Aloe juice is also promoted as a natural remedy for diabetes, heartburn, and inflammatory bowel syndrome (IBS). There is some research suggesting that it works for these and other conditions, but more research and higher-quality studies are needed to confirm these benefits.
Aloe Vera Benefits
This plant-based remedy contains chemicals that reduce swelling in the skin, relieve redness and scaling, soothe itchy skin, and promote the growth of new skin cells. These properties make aloe vera useful for treating skin conditions such as:
- Acne
- Cold sores (herpes)
- Cuts and scrapes
- Insect bites and stings
- Minor burns and sunburn
- Psoriasis
When taken by mouth, aloe vera may help lower cholesterol and blood sugar and ease heartburn.
Aloe vera for acne
Pimples form when oil, dead skin cells, and bacteria clog up hair follicles, which then get inflamed and form small bumps. Aloe vera has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that might help with acne, but there hasn’t been enough research to confirm that it works. In one of the few studies that exist, the combination of aloe vera gel and the acne medicine tretinoin improved breakouts more than tretinoin alone, and with fewer side effects.
Aloe vera for burns
Aloe vera’s antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects make it useful for treating burns. Applying a layer of aloe vera to minor burns and sunburned skin might help the skin heal faster, and reduce redness, itching, and pain, research finds. Aloe also helps prevent burns from getting infected.
Aloe vera gel feels soothing on sunburned skin. It moisturizes while it heals, which may prevent you from peeling as much.
Aloe vera and cholesterol
Aloe vera for constipation
Aloe vera juice and aloe latex are promoted as a treatment for constipation. Aloe contains substances (such as barbaloin) that act as laxatives. Barbaloin increases the amount of water in the intestine, which could make poop easier to pass and help digested foods move more easily through the intestines.
Aloe juice and latex used to be in over-the-counter constipation drugs. But because aloe can cause painful cramps and other side effects, the FDA does not consider it safe to use as a laxative.
How to Use Aloe Vera
How to Apply to the Skin
Here is how to use fresh aloe vera for skin conditions:
- Snip one of the leaves close to the bottom of the plant.
- Put the cut side down in a glass to allow the latex to drain for about 10 minutes and discard it.
- Remove the leaf spikes and use a vegetable peeler to get to the clear gel inside.
- Scoop out the gel and store it in a clean, sealable container in the fridge for up to two weeks.
- Place a small amount of gel on your fingertips and gently work it in with circular motions.
- If using it as a facial cleanser, rinse with cool water and gently pat your skin dry.
- If using it as a facial moisturizer, gently spread a thin layer of gel onto the skin and allow it to dry.
How to Take by Mouth
Commercial preparations are generally safer because the dose is controlled. Even so, you can make aloe vera juice by following these steps:
- Snip a leaf close to the bottom of the plant and wash thoroughly with water.
- Cut the leaf into 1-inch cubes.
- Squeeze the gel from the cubes. Discard the skin.
- Place the gel in a blender with 6 cups of filtered or distilled water.
- Blend thoroughly.
- Strain the juice and add sweetener and lemon if desired.
Some studies suggest that doses of up to 90 milliliters (3 fluid ounces) daily are well tolerated and safe.