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Are you familiar with aloe vera? You’ve probably heard of it, as this plant is found in many cosmetic and beauty products. It is an ingredient in products such as shampoos, moisturizers, healing creams, balms, shower gels, and more.<\/p>\n

Did you know that aloe vera is also used in food? It can be consumed in various forms and offers real benefits for the body.<\/p>\n

In the following lines, you will discover everything there is to know about this highly prized plant.<\/p>\n

Origins of aloe vera<\/h2>\n

Native to hot countries, aloe vera is a succulent plant whose leaves contain a gel with multiple properties. Used for over 5,000 years, it appears in the oldest Egyptian manuscripts discovered to date. One notable example is the famous Ebers Papyrus, which is the oldest medical document recorded to date.<\/p>\n

Medicinal properties<\/h2>\n

This amazing plant is rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and enzymes. It has soothing and moisturizing properties on the body’s mucous membranes.<\/p>\n

Aloe vera is a plant that grows in arid environments and stores water in its leaves. Water is also the main component of the leaf, accounting for 98 to 99% of its weight. The dry matter, which therefore represents only 1 to 2%, consists of 60% polysaccharides.<\/p>\n

The aloe vera leaf contains more than 75 active compounds (polysaccharides, phenolic compounds, organic acids, etc.) as well as 20 minerals, 20 amino acids, and 12 vitamins. The main secondary metabolites are anthrone and chromone phenolic compounds. Despite extensive research on this plant, it is difficult to identify the specific active ingredients responsible for its properties. Aloe vera has not yet revealed all its secrets.<\/p>\n

The benefits of Aloe Vera<\/h2>\n

High-quality aloe vera juices or gels can be used directly on the skin. Using the gel or drinkable juice is increasingly recommended due to the benefits they offer inside the body, particularly on the digestive system.<\/p>\n

Please note that homemade aloe vera leaf extract can only be used topically on the skin, as the leaf contains ingredients that can be harmful. The gel extracted from the inside of the leaves is best used on skin lesions, sunburn, and other external uses.<\/p>\n

Juices and gels intended for ingestion must be prepared by responsible companies that ensure their products do not contain any ingredients that are harmful to health. The gel is simply juice that has been thickened by the addition of thickening agents or gums.<\/p>\n

Powerful health effects<\/h2>\n

Among the benefits that the plant brings to our body, we can think of:<\/p>\n

Relief from heartburn
\nA reduction in gastric acidity
\nRelief from bloating
\nA powerful anti-inflammatory
\nImproved digestive functions or related issues such as irritable bowel syndrome
\nProviding rare and essential nutrients that improve vitality, resistance, and circulation
\nNatural elimination of toxins.<\/p>\n

The unique properties of its polysaccharides make it a very effective antioxidant. Processed without aloin, aloe vera in gel or juice form is not harmful, even over the long term.<\/p>\n

The main uses of aloe vera<\/h2>\n

Topical use<\/h3>\n

When aloe vera is used topically, i.e., externally (on the skin or mucous membranes), the gel or juice has various properties:<\/p>\n