Aloe Vera offers the following benefits:
The gel acquired from the leaf is helpful for treating various skin ailments such as dermatitis, burns and other skin disorders, it has antioxidant and antibacterial properties, reduces dental plaque. Tooth decay, It also helps in alleviating menstrual problems, reducing arthritis pain, and healing wounds.
It helps lower blood sugar and cholesterol levels. Furthermore, aloe can also help reduce oxidative stress, inhibit cancerous growth, and heal the side effects of radiotherapy treatments. When taken orally as a juice or dietary supplement, aloe vera’s laxative effects can help ease constipation.
Aloe Vera can also have certain side effects that may affect overall health. Here are some side effects of aloe vera gel that you should know:
Many people are allergic to latex which can cause stomach issues like irritation, stomach cramps and low potassium levels. Many people also can be allergic to the aloe vera gel, causing skin allergies, redness in the eyes, skin rashes, irritation and burning sensation.It is better to consult a doctor If you are a diabetic before consuming aloe vera juice.
Aloe vera
Plant (A. vera)
Aloe vera
Liliaceae
(Latin): Aloe vera; (Ar.): Al sabar
Aloe is widely distributed and is considered an invasive species in many world regions.
An evergreen perennial, it originates from the Arabian Peninsula, but grows wild in tropical, semi-tropical, and arid climates around the world. Spread in North and central Sudan.
Leaves
General Description It is a stemless or very short-stemmed plant growing to 60–100 centimeters tall, spreading by offsets. The leaves are thick and fleshy, green to grey green, with some varieties showing white flecks on their upper and lower stem surfaces. The margin of the leaf is serrated and has small white teeth. The flowers are produced in summer on a spike up to 90 cm tall, each flower being pendulous, with a yellow tubular corolla 2–3 cm long.
The leaves contain phytochemicals under study for possible bioactivity, such as acetylated mannans, polymannans, anthraquinone C-glycosides, anthrones, and other anthraquinones, such as emodin and various lectins. Importance content is Barbaloin, Isobarbaloin this found 10-30% , Crystaline Aloin, antharquanin.
- Used for treatment wounds and diabetes. It causes blood sugar levels to fall in people with type 2 diabetes, according to a study Trusted Source in Phytomedicine: (International Journal of Phytotherapy and Phytopharmacy).
- Aloe vera is considered a natural laxative.
- Keep skin clear and hydrated.
- Slowing the growth of breast cancer.
Specification Data Sheet:
This Sudanese standard is formulated by the technical committee No.4 formed according to the administrative decree of the SSM0/1/A/I dated 18/8/01. It applies to Aloe Vera.
On formulating this standard the committee has referred to international publications and works of Sudanese researchers on the subject.