Aloe vera is known for its health benefits and is the star of cosmetology. Like jasmine, it is a treasure of Mediterranean climates.
It is a succulent plant that is content with little, but, which has great properties known since Queen Nefertiti who owed it its beauty.
And, Aristotle used it to heal the wounds of Alexander the Great. Cleopatra was bathed in donkey milk and massaged daily with aloe vera gel. Thanks to this treatment, the legend attributes a radiant complexion to it.
Aloe Vera, health benefits, its culture
There are over 400 species of aloe vera growing in regions with hot, dry climates. On the other hand, this plant is cultivated in all kinds of soil except limestone.
Sometimes its height can reach 1 to 1.5 m. But it is also a polluting indoor plant that absorbs heavy metals.
And in the south it’s an ornamental succulent in the gardens.
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Aloe Vera, plant care
This elegant plant of contemporary design loves sunlight and requires little water. However, it prefers rainwater and summer is only watered when the soil is dried between 2 waterings. And, in winter, we water it 2 to 3 times a month.
However, it is an easy plant to maintain and keep but beware, it does not tolerate temperatures below 12 ° C.
Aloe vera, its diseases and pests
Its predators are parasites called coccidia or root lice. And, the coccidia, small insects, are identified by a white floury mass on the leaves.
Then the aloe vera turns yellow. Of course, it is necessary to treat by suffocating these insects by dabbing the leaves with household alcohol.
Root lice are marked by white spots on the inside edges of the pot. Then the roots rot and the plant may die.
At that time we treat by cleaning the roots with black soap and we transplant to another pot.
Aloe vera, houseplant
When the aloe vera is placed in a pot, it should not be too small because the plant quickly becomes comfortable. In addition, for soil drainage, place clay balls at the bottom of the pot.
To note,
From the age of 3 years, the plant produces at the roots of girls, tiny cuttings that are cut for cuttings.
But with this plant called miraculous, you have to be careful when making your own aloe vera products because you may suffer from colic.
The best is to buy good BIO products, check its percentage and comply with the dosage.
Aloe Vera, Health Benefits
Aloe vera, moisturizing, healing and anti-inflammatory, appears to be a plant with many virtues.
Aloe vera juice has anti-inflammatory, depurative qualities and it calms heartburn and acidity.
In addition, this juice is rich in Vitamins A, E and B, in mineral salts and trace elements.
A three-week DETOX treatment at the change of season, cleans and eliminates toxins.
In addition, it would lower blood sugar levels in diabetics
And, its gel is used against sunburn, irritations, bedsores, chapped skin, burns and dermatoses.
Aloe Vera, too late you got sunburned
Aloe Vera gel relieves burns from sunburn.
An application on the burned area and relief appears very quickly.
Grandma’s little secret
If your child comes home from the beach or a red school trip from sunburn, here is a tip:
Spread the whole burnt area with yogurt, leave for 20 minutes. The sensation of freshness is immediate and the skin repaired in 20 minutes.
In addition, when applied locally, it calms and facilitates healing.
Aloe Vera, Health benefits in cosmetology
Thanks to the rise of organic cosmetology, aloe Vera has once again become a star plant in the cosmetology industry. You should know that it is made up of 99% water and that the remaining 1% contains vitamins, minerals, amino acids, enzymes and acemannan, a sugar that retains water in the plant.
Organic aloe vera crops are very inexpensive and this plant replaces hyaluronic acid and allantoin.
Only two species of aloe vera are used for beauty treatments: aloe barbadensis and aloe ferox.
Certainly, Aloe vera is an anti-aging because it nourishes the skin and accelerates the production of new cells.
Then, removes dead cells and acts against age spots, redness and stretch marks.
Aloe vera, skin health benefits
I use Aloe Pura aloe vera gel in which I add essential oils according to my needs. However, it is effective after sunburn or razor burn. But, the gel hydrates and does not nourish like the cream.
In addition, we do not handle aloe vera leaves without a glove because under the green bark, the latex contains aloin, a toxic and irritant product.
Namely, it is the pulp located in the heart of the leaf that heals but extracting it without traces of aloin is delicate.
