Scientific Name: Aloe barbadensis, Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera is a herb that grows in warm climates and is widely distributed in Philippines, India, and Africa. Aloe Vera or Aloe vera has been used as herbal medicine even in ancient times with early records of aloe vera use from Egypt as seen in Ebers Papyrus from 16th century BCE,
Aloe Vera is widely used as traditional herbal medicine in China, Japan, Russia, South Africa, the United States, Jamaica, Latin America and India. Aloe Vera is frequently cited as being used in herbal medicine for its anti-inflammatory, regenerative, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal and properties.
Aloe Vera is a herb that grows up to 35 cm in height with green leaves. Aloe Vera leaves are about 6 cm wide that grows up tapering with spiny margins. Aloe Vera flower grows erect from the herb to as much as twice the height of the plant. Aloe Vera flowers are yellow to red yellow in color that grows to about 2cm.
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BE HAPPY WITH HEALTHY LIVING WITH ALOE VERA
Aloe Vera, Traditional Herbal Medicine - Health Benefits
Aloe Vera is used to treat skin burns, scalds, scrapes, sunburn and wounds. Aloe Vera juice or the fleshy leaves is applied to the skin, believed to improve healingAloe Vera us used for treatment of dandruff, falling hair and baldness. Aloe Vera juice or sap are massage to the scalp
Aloe Vera is used in conjunctivitis, Aloe leaf juice is applied to the outer eyelid
In small doses, Aloe Vera is considered stomachic tonic; in large doses, as purgative.
For hemorrhoids, Aloe Vera cuticle from its leaves is used as suppository for hemorrhoids
In the Arabian peninsula, aloe vera is used for diabetes.
Medical Uses Of Aloe Vera - Health Benefits
Aloe Vera as anti-leukemic / Anti-Mutagenic : Study isolated di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) from Aloe vera. It exhibited growth inhibition against three leukemic cell lines and reduced AF-2-induced mutagenicity. DEHP was considered the active principle responsible for the anti-leukemic and anti-mutagenic effects in vitro.Aloe vera has Acemannan / Macrophage Activation : Study isolated a major carbohydrate fraction from the gell of Aloe vera leaf. It has been claimed to accelerate wound healing, immune stimulation and have anti-cancer and anti-viral effects. Study showed acemannan stimulate cytokine production, nitric oxide release. The production of cytokines IL-6 and TNF-alpha were acemannan dose-dependent. The results suggest acemannan may function, in part, through macrophage activation.
Aloe Vera for Biochemotherapy:Study showed percentage of both objective tumor regressions and disease control was significantly higher in patients concomitantly treated with Aloe than with chemotherapy alone. Study suggest Aloe may be beneficial to use with chemotherapy to increase efficacy in terms of both tumore regression and survival time.Aloe Vera as Antigenotoxic : Study showed antigenotoxic potentials of aloe and suggests a potential use in prevention of DNA damage caused by chemical agents.
Aloe-emodin / Anticancer / Antiproliferative : Study sh owed aloe-emodin inhibited cell proliferation and induced apoptosis in two human liver cancer cell lines, but with different antiproliferative mechanisms. Results suggest aloe-emodin may be useful in liver cancer prevention.
Aloeride / Immunostimulatory Activity : Study characterized a new immunostimulatory polysaccharide, Aloeride, from commercial aloe vera juice
Aloe Vera Herbal Medicine Use And Preparation
Aloe vera leaves contain a clear gel that is often used as a topical ointment.
The green part of the Aloe leaf that surrounds the gel can be used to produce a juice or a dried substance (called latex) that is taken by mouth.
The green part of the Aloe leaf that surrounds the gel can be used to produce a juice or a dried substance (called latex) that is taken by mouth.
Aloe Vera Herbal Medicine Precautions, Side Effects
- Use of topical aloe vera is not associated with significant side effects.
- A 2-year National Toxicology Program (NTP) study on oral consumption of non-decolorized whole leaf extract of aloe vera found clear evidence of carcinogenic activity in male and female rats, based on tumors of the large intestine. According to the NTP, from what is known right now there is nothing that would lead them to believe that these findings are not relevant to humans. However, more information, including how individuals use different types of aloe vera products, is needed to determine the potential risks to humans.
- Abdominal cramps and diarrhea have been reported with oral use of aloe vera.
- Diarrhea, caused by the laxative effect of oral aloe vera, can decrease the absorption of many drugs.
- People with diabetes who use glucose-lowering medication should be cautious if also taking aloe vera by mouth because preliminary studies suggest aloe may lower blood glucose levels.
- There have been a few case reports of acute hepatitis from aloe vera taken orally. However, the evidence is not definitive.
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Love between men and women have been around since man first took to the world until now. Love is the flavour of this temporary life that can give true happiness.
HOW TO LOOSE WEIGHT FOR A HAPPY LIVING.....
Losing weight in 10 days is a-dream-come-true for many. There might an all-important conference or your favourite cousin’s marriage. Whatever the reason, in order to lose weight you will have to remain motivated and stick to your diet and exercising schedule. Even though you can’t expect a total makeover with a 10 days' weight loss program but you can practically aim to lose a few pounds. Here are some of the ways to lose weight in ten days:
Tips to lose weight in 10 days -
Go Vegetarian - (Vegetable for weight loss)
Ever wondered what it feels like to be a vegetarian? Why not try it for 10 days then? By cutting out the meat and the eggs you are instantly cutting off many calories. Let us give you an example. A tandoori chicken breast has 300 calories and 13 grams of fat. Don’t you think chomping on a vegetable salad with a light olive oil dressing is much better? Fresh fruits, vegetables, and vegetables with negative calories such as cucumber are a great way of losing weight given the short period of 10 days.
Cut the Sodium
Sodium leads to water retention and water retention leads to a bloated appearance. Limit your sodium intake by decreasing your intake of canned food, buttermilk, salt, cornmeal, cheese and chick peas. However, remember that you still need sodium. Therefore, stick to healthy sources of sodium such as green leafy vegetables.
Say No to Fat
You have to absolutely say no to fat. Stay away from salad dressings, sweets, chocolates, paranthas, pooris, and all forms of canned and processed foods and drinks. Switch to home-cooked meals and eat whole wheat items such as chapattis, brown rice, whole-grain pasta and delicious vegetable soups.
Drink Water
One of the best ways to lose fat in 10 days is to bid goodbye to sodas, shakes, and smoothies. Switch to water instead. Make sure that you drink at least eight glasses of water everyday. This will help you reduce weight because water has electrolytes that help in the process of burning fat. You can also have unsweetened teas and skimmed milk in case you feel parched and need something more than water.
Count your Calories
You need to know your body weight and mass in order to have a fair idea of your calorie needs. Consult a dietician and discuss your calorie intake. For example, if your dietician is of the opinion that you need 1700 calories on a daily basis to lose weight within 10 days, then stick to it.
Exercise
The key to quick weight apart from diet modification is exercise. You have workout in order to burn more calories than you are consuming. Walking, cycling and swimming are the best ways to lose weight. Make sure that you increase your workout time and do keep your trainer in the loop about your plan.
Motivate Yourself
- Make a strong start with a can do attitude.
- Since you have to lose weight within 10 days, it is important to make the most out of each day.
- Eat fruits, carrots or nuts as snacks.
- Eat small portions of food. Make sure that you eat food slowly. This will keep you fuller for long and help to absorb essential nutrients.
- Strictly avoid drinking alcohol and smoking cigarettes.
- Have a healthy and happy lifestyle. A stress free life is important to lose weight at a quick pace.
- Tell your family and friends about your plan. That way they can help you remain motivated.
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