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Besure Aloe Vera, Ghratkumari,
GheeKanwar, the names are many but they all belong to one miracle
plant Aloe barbadensis. Its a wonder plant with health benefits so myriad and astounding
that hardly any part of human body remains that is not influenced by its healing
touch. From being a natural fighter against all sorts of infection, an efficient
anti-oxidant to helping in all digestion related problems, arthritis, stress, diabetes,
cancer, AIDS to being an enhancer of beauty, Aloe has been proved by research to
be a plant of amazing medicinal properties. The medicinal value of the plant recognized
for centuries for its remarkable properties, lies in the gel like pulp obtained
on peeling the leaves. Its juicehas cooling properties, is anabolic in action, a
fighter of pitta and guards against fever, skin diseases, burns, ulcers, boils
eruptions etc. Aloes active principle aloin is responsible for its unique digestive
properties. Though it would be too exhaustive to enumerate its health benefits,
the areas in which Aloe plant extract helps is summarized, in short, as under Antiseptic,
Anti-bactericidal - Aloe Vera produces six anti-septic agents with anti microbial
properties and if its juice is taken on daily basis is protective against diseases.
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Improves digestive system Research work carried out over the years
points conclusively that aloe juice helps in digestive disorders. Constipation,
diarrhea, indigestion, irritable bowel syndrome etc are cured by the flushing action.
The deposits of toxins and unwanted substances in our diet which keep accumulating
in intestines prevent the absorption of essential nutrients causing nutritional
deficiency, lethargy, constipation, lower back ache. Aloe juice helps flush out
these residues boosting the digestion and giving a greater feeling of well-being.
