Aloë vera

Aloe vera is often called the "silent healer". This green plant is not just any old plant. Aloe vera is a medicinal succulent that, among other things, has a beneficial effect on your digestion, fat burning and the elasticity of your skin. It is a non-toxic succulent, which has many other special properties.

What is aloe vera, and where does it come from?
Its appearance is tough, with its pointed and prickly leaves it looks like a cactus, but nothing could be further from the truth. These succulents belong to the affodil family. Originally, the plant comes from Africa and the Arabian peninsula. Aloe was also popular in ancient times. For example, there are Egyptian temples with images of the plant. It is said that Queen Nefertite used the sap of the plant for her beauty baths.

What does aloe vera do?
Aloe vera contains at least 18 essential amino acids, enzymes for digestion and phytosterols that inhibit the absorption of cholesterol in the gut. This gets rid of LDL cholesterol faster from your body, which can help you maintain your weight more easily.

Aloë vera is known for its calming effect. It contains substances that speed up the healing process. That is also the reason why aloe vera is often found in care products. Perhaps you have experienced it yourself, when you have been out in the sun too long. It cools the skin immediately. In warm tourist holiday destinations you often see the local population walking along the beach with large leaves of the aloe vera to sell.

What is slightly less well known is that the aloe is also a natural anti-inflammatory and promotes digestion. It contains powerful antioxidants. These ingredients have been proven to have anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects.

Aloë is also good for oral care, your gums and against plaque.

Aloë vera is often used as a natural supplement for people who suffer from the Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or constipation,because it works as a laxative. It also has anti-inflammatory properties.