Aloe Vera plants may not look so friendly with its thorny leaves, however they are extremely useful. Even the Egyptians have understood its uses since they cultivated the plants from 6000 years ago. This plant is just immortal to survive these more than 60 centuries. Moreover, this plant is easy to grow so it is advisable for you to cultivate them yourselves. You do not need to dedicate a huge piece of land for planting the aloe vera.
There are at least 14 ways the aloe vera can benefit us. Here is the list of some of its uses:
1. Aloe vera can be turned into body rub scrub. They have the ability to pamper and relax the bodies. Simply slice the aloe vera lengthwise and then use the flesh inside the thorny skin to scrub the body before shower. This natural scrub is biodegradable, so it is safe for the environment.
2. Cooking can often bring about burns to the skins. Imagine the times when the hot oil are popping and cause the minor burn injury. The flesh of the aloe vera can also be used to treat the problem.
3. When you are experiencing major bigger kitchen mishaps that can cause a scald, you can treat it with a mixture of vitamin E oil and aloe vera gel. This homemade medication has been proven to be able to heal the burn issues.
4. When we bumped into something, we often have blue bruises that cannot heal fast. Simply apply the aloe vera flesh to the bruise to help it heals.
5. Like the burn from the hot oil, the aloe vera can also heal the sunburn. It has the cooling effect on the skin that is similar to the menthol.
6. Itchy mosquito bites or other insect bites can also be cured with aloe vera.
7. Frostbite can also cause tissue damage and aloe vera can reduce this problem.
8. Sometimes we have rashes from unknown origins. To alleviate it, use aloe vera.
9. Create aloe vera, corn meal as well as body lotion to create soft exfoliating food mask for the baby’s feet.
10. Aloe vera can also heal herpes.
11. Athletes who are experiencing Athlete’s foot can also be reduced with aloe vera treatments.
12. Relief blisters with a swab of aloe vera.
13. Aloe vera can also be used as an antidote to help with allergic skin reactions.
14. Prevent the pesky pimples as well as treat acne problems.
