Can we eat Aloe Vera directly ?

Aloe Vera can be consumed directly although it might leave you with a bitter taste in the mouth its antidotery property more or less compensates for it. If you want to take aloe Vera directly cut a piece of its leaf and directly apply the gel into the affected region. Aloe Vera has certain amazing properties which include healing epithelial tissues like skin that might have got damaged by burns without leaving behind any sorts of marks. Also if aloe Vera is consumed directly it helps in treating stomach ulcers and other gastro intestinal disorders. This is because it contains numerous vitamins and minerals, enzymes, amino acids, natural sugars and agents which may be anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial. The combination and balance of the plant's ingredients are what purportedly gives it its healing properties.

It also forms an essential component of several cosmetic products as it also has several beauty enhancing properties and if applied directly on the skin helps in reducing melanin and also makes the skin look healthy and glowy this is because adding a minute amount of these polymers to the blood makes it easier to pump and improves its ability to squeeze through the tiny arteries and capillaries where red blood cells do their work-- supplying cells with oxygen and removing carbon dioxide hence making the skin glow.

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Cosmetic companies normally add sap or other derivatives from Aloe Vera to products such as makeup, moisturizers, soaps, sunscreens, shampoos and lotions. Aloe gel is also found to be useful for dry skin conditions however freshly cut aloe Vera oxidizes quickly and hence need to be used once you have cut out the leaves. The best way of using fresh aloe Vera is keeping a plant at your home. Always remember that these plants are susceptible to frost and cold and hence should be kept indoors if required. Potted Aloes benefit from spending the summer outdoors. Older specimens may even bloom, producing a tall stock covered with bright colored coral flowers. Aloe flower nectar is a favorite of hummingbirds!

The topical use of aloe gel or aloe gel products does not usually produce adverse reactions or side effects. However, there are reports of skin burning following dermal abrasion for removal of acne scars. Rare instances of contact dermatitis (rash) have also been reported. Taking more than the recommended dose of aloe juice may produce a laxative effect. You can get too much of a good thing.

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