What is the medicinal value of the plant "aloe vera"?

Answer 1

Aloe vera has number of uses and mainly they are used as a food preservative and medicine. The different uses of aloe vera are:-

Aloe vera is used in creams, lotions, gel, liquid, spray and capsule.
It is helpful in the treatment of acne, scalp care, burns, stings, sprains, sunburns, eczema, sore muscles, arthritis, scrapes, cold sores, scalds, abrasions, psoriasis, bruises etc.
It provides relief from itching and also helps in healing blisters.
It is very beneficial for skin disorders.
The juice from aloe vera plant is used in the treatment of ulcers, heartburn and other digestive disorders.
The juice of aloe vera acts as an anti-inflammatory agent and reduces the amount of stomach juices.
It lightens the dark spots on the face and reduces the intensity of pigmentation.
It is used as a moisturizer and helpful in removing dead cells.
It is also helpful in the penetration of healthy substances.
Aloe vera is beneficial in stimulating the production of elastin and collagen which are necessary for preventing the aging of the skin.
Pain in the joints and muscle pain occurred due to arthritis is reduced by the application of aloe vera sprays or gels.
The gel of aloe vera provides benefit in reducing triglycerides, total cholesterol and blood fat lipid levels.
The extract of aloe vera reduces blood sugar levels.
Aloe vera drink is used as a tonic by some patients.
It is helpful in healing such as anti-oxidant, anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties.
It is beneficial in reducing obesity and breaks down the fat globules.

Answer 2

Medicinal Value Of Aloe Vera

Answer 3

Medicinal uses

A. vera has been used externally to treat various skin conditions such as cuts, burns and eczema. It is alleged that sap from Aloe vera eases pain and reduces inflammation. Evidence on the effects of A. vera sap on wound, however, healing is contradictory (Vogler and Ernst, 1999). A study performed in the 1990s showed that the healing time of a moderate to severe burn was reduced when the wound was treated on a regular basis with Aloe vera gel, compared to the healing of the wound covered in a gauze bandage (Farrar, 2005). In contrast, another study suggested wounds to which Aloe vera gel was applied were significantly slower to heal (Schmidt and Greenspoon, 1991).

A. vera's beneficial properties may be attributed to mucopolysaccharides present in the inner gel of the leaf, especially acemannan (acetylated mannans). An injectable form of acemannan manufactured and marketed by Carrington Laboratories as Acemannan Immunostimulant™ has been approved in the USA for treatment of fibrosarcoma (a type of cancer) in dogs and cats after clinical trials. It has not been approved for use by humans, and although it is not a drug its sale is controlled and it can only be obtained through a veterinary doctor.

Cosmetic companies add sap or other derivatives from A. vera to products such as makeup, moisturisers, soaps, sunscreens, shampoos and lotions, though the effectiveness of Aloe vera in these produces remains unknown. A. vera gel is also alleged to be useful for dry skin conditions, especially eczema around the eyes and sensitive facial skin.

An article published in the British Journal of General Practice suggests that A. vera is effective at treating athlete's foot [citation needed]. The topical application of A. vera is not an effective preventative for radiation-induced injuries.

Whether or not it promotes wound healing is unknown, and even though there are some promising results, clinical effectiveness of oral or topical A. vera remains unclear at present.

Answer 4

Aloe Vera
Scientific name: Aloe vera, Aloe spp.

Medicinal value
The gel obtained from the inner part of the aloe leaf is used to treat burns, skin rashes, insect bites, healing wounds by drawing out infection, and preventing infection from starting and chafed nipples from breast-feeding. This gel can also be used internally to keep the bowels functioning smooth. It must be noticed that this medicine when taken internally causes intestinal cramping and there are other herbs that do this job better. This gel is best effective when used fresh rather than "stabilized" gels found in the stores. The fresh gel was used by Cleopatra to keep her skin soft and young.

Answer 5

I know only one quality of it ,i.e.,it is very good for our skin.
And an amazing fact is that we the people of Punjab it it as a pickle.

Answer 6

it helps soothe sunburn, skin irritations and stops mozzie bites itching. you can also use it as a hand cream type thing, its a little sticky drying at first, but it makes your skin feel nice and soft.

Answer 7

skin complaints , respiratory complaints

Answer 8

For most skin diseases

Answer 9

its moisture