1 Medicinal functions of aloe vera
Aloe vera is a plant used both as medicine and food. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that aloe vera has a bitter and cold nature and has the functions of cooling blood, improving eyesight, clearing liver heat, laxative, and strengthening the stomach. Many minor illnesses can be solved with aloe vera! 1. Anti-inflammation and sterilization
Aloe vera has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects. Therefore, aloe vera gel can be applied to skin inflammation problems such as mosquito bites. 2. Heal wounds
Aloe vera also has strong analgesic, hemostasis, and wound healing effects without leaving scars. Apply aloe vera juice to the wound to relieve pain and stop bleeding. 3. Oral Health
Aloe vera contains vitamins and minerals that can keep teeth and gums healthy. In addition, aloe vera latex contains anthraquinone compounds. Gently biting the pulp of aloe vera leaves with painful teeth can treat and relieve toothache symptoms. 4. Nourish blood vessels
Calcium isocitrate and other effective substances in aloe vera can strengthen the heart, promote blood circulation, soften hardened arteries, reduce cholesterol levels, and expand capillaries.
2 Beauty functions of aloe vera gel
1. Reduce sun spots
Aloe vera has the effect of lightening spots and can treat sunburn and sun spots. Regular use not only It can lighten sun spots and freckles will also gradually fade.
PS: You can test it on your wrist first, apply aloe vera there, and see if it turns red after half an hour. If there is no allergic reaction, you can apply it on your face. 2. Hydrating and moisturizing
The moisturizing function of aloe vera should be well-known to everyone. Nowadays, many beauty products contain aloe vera. Take aloe vera gel directly from fresh aloe vera and use it as a wet compress, which has a good moisturizing effect.
Apply the aloe vera gel extracted from the cut aloe vera directly to the skin. Wash it off after ten minutes. If you stick to it for a long time, the hydrating effect will be obvious. 3 Other functions of aloe vera
1. Reduce the three highs
Aloe vera can be used or eaten. Studies have found that aloe vera is also beneficial in lowering blood sugar levels or risk of diabetes in people with diabetes. When taken internally, it can improve blood quality and help lower cholesterol. 2. Sleep-aiding effect
The smell of aloe vera has a relaxing and cheerful effect. Put a pot in the bedroom and you can sleep soundly all night ~
Aloe vera is absorbed at night Indoor carbon dioxide can also purify carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, etc. When placed in a basin, it is equivalent to installing a mini "biological air freshener" to help your home transform fresh air at all times.