Aloe Vera – the wonder plant ...!

The word beauty immediately brings to our mind flowers, peacock and women. All women want to look beautiful. They pay more attention to skin and hair. They use not only natural home-made aids but also evince keen interest in using the latest aids that are available in the market. Aloe Vera is used mostly in all the aids in large proportions. Aloe Vera can rightly be called a guide to youthfulness.

Aloe Vera, an introduction

Aloe Vera is a medicinal plant that grows in our own gardens. It is being used as the main ingredient in most of the beauty aids. Though the plant belongs to Africa, Madagascar and Arabia, it was introduced into countries like China, Pakistan and India later. The plant has a name ‘Kumari’, which means ‘youth’. It has the capacity to protect and preserve youthfulness. Also, it plays a great role in the growth and texture of the hair. Aloe Vera is Nature’s gift to mankind. It is known under various names. Though there are around 200 varieties, only 4 or 5 varieties are being used in medicine.

Benefits

Parpatensingh Miller variety is the most used of all the varieties. Aloe Vera’s leaves will be thick and fleshy. The white pulp inside the leaves contains wonderful medicinal properties. It is being used in herbal medicines and beauty aids. Capsules and juices are also prepared. The gel of Aloe Vera can be applied on the skin directly. It cools the skin and retains its youthfulness. Also, it gives relief from itching of the skin, sores, diabetes, gout and infections. Also, it is helpful in treating problems in the food canal, liver, spleen and digestive system.