| Health Benefits of Aloe Vera Gel Aloe Vera gel is made from the leaves of the aloe Vera plant and has numerous health benefits. It has been proven that aloe Vera gel helps in the treatment of several skin conditions. The gel is readily available in various ointments and topical creams in vitamin stores, also available in gel caps. Aloe Vera has the ability to readily penetrate the skin layers to transmit the numerous health benefits. Burns According the University of Maryland Medical Center, Aloe Vera gel is regularly used to treat various burns even sunburns. Its ingredients naturally ease inflammation and pain caused by burns while at the same time aiding in skin repair as well as promoting healing and growth. According to Mayo Clinic aloe vera gel is very effective in minor burns and not very effective in major burns. Psoriasis According to Mayo Clinic Aloe Vera gel can be used to cure psoriasis vulgaris a persistent skin condition that results in scarlet, rough patches of the skin. Aloe vera gel helps in reducing the itchiness and redness linked to psoriasis. The gel topically only helps cure small to moderate cases, if the condition is severe seek medical attention. Healing Wounds Researchers have found out that aloe vera gel can be very effective in healing wounds. The gel increases skin collagen level thus wounds contract quicker. However, some argue that the effectiveness of the gel particularly on open wound is yet to be clinically proved. Canker Sores This gel can also help relieve the painful canker sores which are a chronic disorder of ulcers in the mouth. Applying the gel on these cankers reduces the pain as well as the number of outbreaks experienced. Herpes According to researchers aloe vera gel can help relieve the symptoms of herpes. |
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As a dietary supplement, take 2 or 3 capsules two times a day with meals or a glass of water.
