aloe vera has many benefits

A.      The characteristics of aloe vera

Aloe vera is a living plant in tropical climates with thick fleshy leaves. This plant has been widely cultivated for agriculture, medicine, plants

ornamental etc. aloe vera has a height of 60-100 cm, can develop reproduce by budding. The leaves are green and some varieties have

white spots on their stems and edges the leaves ate small white prickly.

         

B.      The content of aloe vera

1.       Vitamins, including vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B12, C, E, folic acid, choline, and inositol.

2.       Minerals, including sodium, calcium, magnesium, copper, potassium, selenium, manganese, chromium, and zinc.

3.       Enzymes, including amylase, aliiase, alkaline phosphate, bradykinase, carboxypeptide, catalase, cellulose, lipase, and peroxidase.

4.       Sugar, including monosaccharides and polysaccharides.

5.       Fatty acids, including cholesterol, campesterol, betasisosterol, and lupeol.

6.       Amino acids, including arginine, aspargine, aspartic acid, analine, serine, glutamate, threonine, glycine, phenil alanine, histidine and isoleucine.

 

C.      Aloe vera benefits for health

1.       Treating burns, aloe vera gel can treat burns in a way applied to the skin affected by burns.

2.       Overcoming digestive problems, aloe vera juice can overcome digestive problems, such as stomach pain, heartburn, constipation, acid reflux disease (GERD) and irritation of the stomach and intestines.

3.       Prevent dehydration, aloe vera contains a lot of water, so it is suitable for consumption to treat and prevent dehydration. In addition, aloe vera juice can also restore stamina after activities.

4.       Maintain blood sugar levels, aloe vera juice can help control levels of blood sugar in people with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes. Extract this plant is able to absorb the sugar that has just been digested in the body.

5.       Overcoming thrush, aloe vera gel can reduce inflammation and shrink canker sores. In addition, this plant gel can also reduce the pain of thrush.

6.       Relieves coughs, aloe vera can be used as herbal cough medicine. Therefore, aloe vera is able to get rid of mucus and soothe the throat.

7.       Maintaining the health of the oral cavity, toothpaste and mouthwash containing aloe vera can help reduce plaque that causes cavities. In addition, the use of oral hygiene products containing aloe vera can also prevent fungal infections in the oral cavity and gingivitis.

8.       As a source of vitamin C, aloe vera is rich in vitamin C which can act as an antioxidant and help fight inflammation and increase endurance.

 

D.      Benefits of aloe vera for beauty

1.       Treating acne, aloe vera has anti-inflammatory properties good for dealing with inflamed acne. By applying gel aloe vera to acne-prone skin, use as much as three times a day.

2.       Moisturizing the skin, aloe vera gel can be absorbed easily by the skin, so it is good for oily and dry skin. Use aloe vera as a moisturizer, after beathing.

3.       Prevent wrinkles, aloe vera can help alow down skin aging. Aloe vera can increase collagen production and skin elasticity.

4.       Natural make up remover, because of its soft texture and gel-like consistency, aloe vera can be used as a natural makeup remover. But aloe vera gel must be cleaned and smoothed first.

5.       Nourishes hair, vitamin B12 and folate found in aloe vera are useful topromote healthy and shiny hair growth. Other benefits of aloe vera for hairis preventing and repairing hair loss hair damage from sun exposure.

 

Nama: Jasmine Kamila Putri

Kelas: X AKL 1