Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera is widely used all over the world due to its medicinal qualities for various purposes.Aloe vera is a rich source of Vitamin B12 and various other minerals which are very beenficial. Aloe Vera in India is known as Ghritkumari or Gheekvar. Aloe Vera is mainly grown in tropical and temperate regions. There are more than 200 types of aloe vera and only 4 to 5 are commonly used. Aloe Vera is used as both internally and externally some people consume aloe vera as in the form of capsule or aloe vera juice and some uses aloe vera externally on their skin in aloe vera gel.
Benefits of Aloe Vera.
1. Improves the immune system-Aloe Vera helps to improve the immune system and helps to fights against many types of diseases.
2. Useful to skin-Aloe Vera is very beneficial for the skin. It helps to soften the skin and also moisturise it. Aloe Vera is also used for various skin problems like acne, pimples,dark spots etc. Aloe Vera is also useful for preventing the occurence of wrinkles. Aloe Vera is also useful in removing marks of skin burns, wounds etc
3.Hair - Aloe vera is very beneficial to hair. Aloe Vera helps preventing hair loss. Aloe Vera is used in shampoos and also other hair products containing Aloe Vera are available.
4.Controlling diabetes- Aloe Vera is useful to people suffering from diabetes. Aloe Vera helps to keep blood sugar level in control.
5.Blood circulation- Aloe Vera improves the blood vessels and also helps in proper circulation of blood in the body.
6.Helpful during problem of constipation- Aloe vera juice has natural detoxifying powers that can ease constipation and cleanse bowels.
7.Helps fight harmful Diseases- Aloe Vera helps in fighting various diseases like cancer, jaundice , arthritis etc.
These are some of the uses of Aloe Vera which proves that Aloe Vera is very beneficial but as every thing has a negative side Aloe Vera also has. There are some side effects of Aloe Vera which are needed to be taken care while using it. The harmful side effects of Aloe vera are
1. Allergic- Aloe Vera is not suitable for everyone. Sometimes Aloe Vera usuage can cause rashes or itching due to allergic reaction.Aloe Vera is also not suitable for people suffering from heart or kidney diseases.
2.Aloe Vera is not suitable for pregnant women and in some women it also effects the normal menstrual cycle.
3.Overdosage- Overdosage of Aloe Vera is very harmful so it should be only taken as prescribed. Over dosage can also cause dehydration.
4. Not suitable to Children- Aloe Vera is not suitable to be given to Children.
These are some of the side effects of Usuage of Aloe Vera. As it has many useful uses it also has lot of side effects out of which some i have listed. Thus it can be concluded that Aloe Vera is very useful but one has to be careful while using it and take proper knowledge abouts it usuage from their doctors.
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