Aloe vera
Aloe vera is rich in vitamins, calcium, copper, potassium, etc. It is both antibacterial and anti-inflammatory. It has many health benefits. Here are 8 lesser-known benefits of Aloe vera.
Digestive system benefits
Aloe vera consumption helps with promoting digestive health, movement of the bowels, and preventing constipation. The anti-inflammatory properties of aloe vera help with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
Detoxifying body
Consuming aloe vera juice in the morning on an empty stomach rids it of the toxins.
helps with blood sugar levels
Aloe vera is found to be helpful in reducing high blood sugar and stabilizing type 2 diabetes mellitus.
treatment for psoraisis
Aloe vera gel helps keep the skin moisturized. Reducing redness and itchiness from psoriasis.
helps with weight loss
Aloe vera helps boost the metabolism, thus reducing fat and helping with reducing weight.
helps in healing wounds
Aloe vera has wound healing properties as it increases blood circulation to the wounded area.
helps in Gastro-oesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Aloe vera gel helps with gastrointestinal disorders and is found to reduce the frequency of most of the symptoms of GERD, including symptoms like flatulence, heartburn, food regurgitation, vomiting, nausea, acid regurgitation, etc.
increases shelf life
Aloe vera can help increase the shelf life of vegetables and fruits with its antibacterial properties.