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Aloe Vera Gel

Aloe vera is an aloe specie and is a native of northern Africa.  This stemless or short-stemmed cactus-like plant has a long history of medicinal uses.  However, it may be surprising to know that the Food and Drug Administration only approve aloe vera as an over-the-counter laxative.  The FDA do not vouch by aloe vera for medicinal uses.

However, because of the huge amount of testimonials on the effectivity of aloe vera gel, it may help to understand some basic information on this product so that you will be guided well.

Before we move on, let me give you some characteristics of aloe vera gels.  It is tasteless, odor less and colorless substance produced by separating the leaves. 

Treatment of various skin conditions is a common use for aloe vera.  Some of the skin problems treatable with the use of aloe vera are as follows:

• Heals cuts, burns, eczema and psoriasis
• Helps heal cracked and sore lips.
• Moisturizes the skin
• Helps reduce inflammation

Heals cuts, burns, eczema and psoriasis

Because of the traditional belief that aloe vera is a medicinal plant, you will find tons of testimonials with respect to faster healing of wounds with the use of this plant.  However, one study claimed that even if it helps reduce pain and inflammation, it heals wound slower than normal.  This confusing and conflicting claim denied aloe vera of FDA approval.

However, because aloe vera gel can be effectively used by some, the recommendation is that you use aloe vera gel to minor cuts and burns, if it proves effective to you, then you may definitely use it to more complicated conditions including eczema and psoriasis.

Helps heal cracked and sore lips

Because aloe vera gel contains properties that help hydrate the skin, it may be used to treat cracked and sore lips.  Again, caution may be used and small amounts are recommended for first time use.  This is to ensure that you are not allergic to aloe vera and thus will benefit from it.

Moisturizes the skin

You can attribute this benefit to the numerous beauty products using aloe vera as an ingredient.  FDA again does not approve the potency of this product, but you can definitely try them. 

Helps reduce inflammation

Aloe vera helps reduce the inflammation on the wound.  Thus, aids in healing your wound.  This is also the same reason why aloe vera may be used for other conditions including ulcers and pain relief.

As mentioned, FDA does not approve the above beneficial uses of aloe vera.  However, because of the numerous testimonial and studies conducted by various entities, I recommend that you do not deny yourself of the possible beneficial uses of aloe vera gel. 

To date, there is not known adverse reaction from the use of aloe vera gel, if however, you have the tendency to be allergic to some substance, I recommend that you try aloe vera gel on small amounts.  This will ensure that you are not allergic to the substance and therefore could benefit from its various uses.

Summary:

Aloe vera is approved by the FDA as a laxative, although the FDA did not approve it with medicinal uses, you should not outrightly deny yourself of trying aloe vera gel.  The huge testimonials on its various uses and effectiveness may guide you on the proper usage of this product.  Again, let me tell you that you should try it on small amounts, until you prove if what other people say is not merely to entice you but to vouch by their experience as well.

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