Fact 1:
Aloe produces two different substances, namely gel
and latex. Latex is yellow in color, and you can find it under the
plant’s skin. Aloe Vera gel is a clear matter that resembles jelly, and
you can find it on the leaves
Fact 2:
You
can find about 240 varieties of the plant throughout Europe, Asia,
America, and Africa, but today people cultivate only four of the species
for the health benefits. The most cultivated species of the plant is
popular as Aloe Vera Barbadensis, and it’s native to North Africa
Fact 3:
Aloe Vera gel is popular for comprising about 96% water that enables the plant to survive in the arid environments.
Fact 4:
Aloe
Vera is an excellent source of saponins, useful compounds that possess
antimicrobial properties that help treat several bacterial, fungal, and
viral infections effectively
Fact 5:
Aloe
Vera gel that you extract from the leaves possesses about 75 different
vitamins, amino acids, minerals, and enzymes that are highly beneficial
for your health
Fact 6:
Aloe
Vera gel helps treat diabetes, epilepsy, asthma, and osteoarthritis
significantly. Also, the topical application of Aloe Vera gel helps
treat dry skin, psoriasis, sunburn, and dry skin substantially
Fact 7:
Aloe
Vera juice is a popular folk remedy as a laxative that prevents or
treats constipation. The juice also aids in internal healing, cleansing,
and repair when you ingest it appropriately. Make sure you avoid
consuming an excess of the juice as it might prove dangerous to your
health
Fact 8:
Aloe Vera is popular in the food industry for its use in the production of nutritious yogurts and several beverages.
Fact 9:
Aloe
Vera also has several applications in the cosmetic industry for the
manufacture of shampoos, soaps, lotions, and other cosmetic products
Fact 10:
In
the ancient Egypt, Aloe Vera was popular as ‘plant of immortality’, and
Egyptians also used it as a part of their burial rituals. Cleopatra
included the plant in her beauty regimen and used the plant on her body
and face.
Fact 11:
Aloe Vera is popular for its long life expectancy, as it can survive for greater than 100 years in the wild environment.
Fact 12:
Aloe Vera was popular among the Native Americans as ‘The Wand of Heaven’ as they used the plant for several benefits
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