Hello everyone, hope all of you are doing good and are keeping healthy and happy. Aloevera can also be called as a world’s healthiest plant that is hydrating, helps you detox your body, boosts your energy, immunity and metabolism at the same time. It also helps you with glowing skin and luscious hair. Apart from this, aloevera has multiple other benefits which promote health and fitness. Aloevera is also known as the most biologically active plant on earth.
Nutrition
- Aloevera is 96 % water
- It contains 18 of the 20 amino acids found in the body
- It contains number of vitamins and minerals, fatty acids and enzymes
- It has over 75 active plant compounds
- It also contains small amounts of chromium, sodium, selenimum, magnesium, potasium
- Aloevera is one of the only plant sources of vitamin B 12
Ayurvedic properties
- Taste : Bitter
- Qualities : Heavy, oily, sticky and slimy
- Taste after diegstion : Pungent and sweet
- Potency : Cold
- Effect on dosha : Balances all three dosha
- Also called gwarpatha
Benefits of aloevera juice
- Hydration
- Aloevera is water dense, helps detox the body, kidney and liver
- Also helps in detoxification of blood nd urine
- Consume it post workout in morning for speedy recovery, it helps flush out the lactic acid buildup from the exercise
- Helps in good liver functioning, is very rich in phytonutrients
- It has laxative properties which help in constipation, drinking it can help increase water content in your intestines
- It is good for your intestinal health, it helps normalise the healthy bacteria in your gut
- Helps with clear skin and beauty hacks
- Hydrating aloevera juice helps with frequency and appearance of acne
- It acts as an makeup primer, makeup remover, sunburn soother as well
- Drinking it provides relief during heartburn
- It contains number of enzymes known to help in break down of sugar and fats
- Aloevera helps boost immunity and also improves sexual health and fertiliy specially in males
- Aloevera helps in hair growth, fights dandruff and works as a conditioner
- Aloevera has a chemical make up similar to that of keratin, it rejuvenates the hair with it’s own nutrients, giving it more elasticity and preventing breakage
- Apart from this, aloevera helps to regulate periods, reduce PMS symptoms and fights against infections
- Aloevera works like magic to help cure respiratory issues like asthama and sinus
- Aloevera is very good for brain health, it also increases nutritional absorption from food
Side effects
- Avoid the yellow brown partin aloe vera, anthraqunione is an organic compound naturally found in leaf of aloe vera plant. This is considered toxic and should be avoided
- Long term and excess consumption can cause gastrointestinal discomfort, kidney issues and muscle weakness
- It’s not safe during pregnancy, breast feeding and during periods
- It should be avoided during, before or after surgery
- It may interact with some medications
- It is meant for use by small kids
How to use aloevera ?
- Take 2-3 teaspoons of aloe vera juice
- Mix it with an equal quantity of water and drink immediately
- For better results, drink it in the morning on an empty stomach
- Combine it with amla or giloy juice