The nutritional value, efficacy and consumption methods of aloe vera

Aloe arborescens is one of the varieties of aloe. What kind of nutritional value and efficacy does it have? What is the method of consumption? Below I will tell you the nutritional value, efficacy and consumption methods of aloe vera.

The nutritional value of Aloe arborescens

Modern science has proven that the chemical components of Aloe arborescens include hundreds of known and unknown substances, among which the chemical components have been clearly studied and applied There are nearly 100 kinds of ingredients. Aloe vera leaves are filled with a health-promoting endogel that contains many valuable nutrients, including vitamins, minerals, enzymes, oils (fats), amino acids and therapeutic mucopolysaccharides. The most abundant active ingredients in the chemical composition are aloe nin, aloe emodin, aloe picrin, aloe polysaccharide, and aloe saponin. There are also a variety of amino acids, organic acids, cellulose, active substances, enzyme substances, trace elements, etc. 70 types of nutrients (polysaccharides and amino acids), 20 types of organic acids, more than 20 minerals, more than 30 alkanes, more than 10 enzymes, etc. have been discovered; the water content in fresh aloe leaves accounts for 99% of the weight of fresh aloe vera leaves - 99.5%. This kind of water is the original natural biological water, which plays an important role in beauty, health care, medical treatment, etc. Aloe arborescens is also called tree aloe and aloe vera.

In Japan, the stem height can reach 1~2 meters, with lateral buds growing on the stem, which looks like a tree. The leaves are whorls, 3 to 4 cm wide, about 30 cm long, and 1 to 1.5 cm thick. Orange-red flowers bloom in autumn and winter. It has grown for more than two years, and a single leaf weighs about 40 grams. The old leaves have good medicinal effects. It contains anti-cancer ingredients and can treat diabetes, etc. It is considered by the Japanese to be the best medicinal variety.

Efficacy of Aloe Vera

1. It can increase the body's immunity to diseases, improve the body's own strength to fight against germs, and speed up the treatment effect.

2. It can prevent hair loss and promote hair growth, and has a good effect on the healing of gastric ulcers.

3. Strengthen heart function, soften hardened blood vessels, and effectively adjust the "three highs".

4. It contains active substances that enhance insulin function and is a nutritional rehabilitation product for diabetics.

5. It can enhance the digestive function of the gastrointestinal tract and the functions of the gallbladder, liver, pancreas and other internal organs. It is a natural laxative.

6. It has diuretic, detoxifying and eliminating ascites effects.

7. It has anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects, has a rapid and reliable sedative effect, and has no toxic or side effects.

8. It can improve the body’s anti-cancer immunity.

9. It can eliminate the body's acidic constitution, keep the body healthy and reduce the number of colds.

10. It has anti-allergic and antihistamine effects.

11. It is an effective bacterial inhibitor and can be used to prevent foot odor, bad breath, and underarm odor.

12. It has good anti-insect and anti-corrosion effects.

13. It has the functions of astringing, softening, moisturizing, anti-inflammatory, bleaching, relieving keratinization and improving scars on the skin.

How to eat aloe vera

1. Chew the aloe vera leaves raw, that is, cut the fresh aloe vera leaves into 3 cm to 4 cm segments, wash and peel them;

2. Dietary aloe vera juice is to crush the aloe vera leaves in a soymilk machine and then take it after filtering. It is best to drink it as you go. It can also be boiled and stored in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 weeks;

3 , the decoction method is similar to the traditional Chinese medicine usage;

4. Whole aloe vera leaf powder. Cut the fresh leaves into thin slices, crisp them in the microwave and then grind them into powder;

5. Aloe vera-soaked wine can refer to other fruit-soaked wine practices. Generally, the ratio of aloe vera to 50-degree white wine is 1:1.2, and it can be drunk after 3 to 4 weeks of storage. In addition, there are aloe vera soaked in honey, aloe vera fresh leaves brewed into tea, etc.

But you must be careful when consuming aloe vera. The aloe-emodin contained in aloe vera has a laxative effect. Eating too much will inevitably lead to diarrhea. If you are a patient with constipation, you can eat a little more to improve its effect; if you have a weak spleen and stomach, you should eat less.