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Aloe Vera: Skin
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Aloe Vera is one of the oldest medicinal plants in history, and according to Hindu legend came directly from the Garden of Paradise. The ancient Assyrians, Babylonians, Egyptians and Jews endowed this remarkable plant with holy virtues. For centuries it has been surrounded by folklore about its wide range of benefits and healing powers, and known deservedly as the 'holy herb'. Modern Herbalists are still recommending it for similar complaints, especially skin healing.
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Applied topically, Aloe Vera is known to rejuvenate wrinkled, sun-aged skin, and will stimulate cell regeneration. Application ... promotes the healing of sores, insect bites, cuts and burns, and is an effective treatment against psoriasis and eczema. Aloe contains enzymes that relieve pain, and as a mild anesthetic, it relieves itching and swelling. Its topical application will help burns from scarring. Aloe Vera is an astringent and emollient; it is antifungal, antiviral and antibacterial.
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Aloe Vera has been used to heal both internally and externally. It greatly speeds the healing of many skin injuries, including ulcerations, burns, hives and poison ivy and ... acts as a laxative. Aloe latex is a powerful laxative, but because it can cause painful cramping, it is not used frequently for this purpose. Other milder herbal laxatives such as cascara sagrada and senna are usually recommended first.
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Magic of Aloe has announced the release of a new aloe vera moisturizer called Satin Shield. Application of this aloe lotion is similar to the sensation of sliding your finger over soft white satin sheets. A delicate appeal with lovely results. This aloe vera based formula soaks deep into the skin to soften and rejuvinate the epidermis and leave your skin feeling satin smooth.
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Some species, in particular Aloe vera are used in alternative medicines and in home first aid. Both the translucent inner pulp and the resinous yellow exudate from wounding the Aloe plant are used externally to relieve skin discomforts. Systematic reviews of randomised and controlled clinical trials have provided no evidence that Aloe vera has any medical effect.[1][2] Other research suggests Aloe vera can negatively affect healing.[3]
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A medically active complex sugar in Aloe stimulates and regulates various components of the immune system, and some clinics have used Aloe Vera to increase the efficacy of chemotherapy treatments when used with other chemotherapy agents. Aloe protects against skin-damaging X Rays - an effective antioxidant that absorbs free radicals caused by radiation. It ... reduces inflammation resulting from radiation therapy and stimulates cell regeneration.
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