Beauty Article

Aloe is grown mainly in the dry regions of Africa
Asia
Europe and America. Because of its many therapeutic uses
it is now commercially cultivated in the United States
Japan
and countries in the Caribbean and Mediterranean. However
in many places you can grown your own Aloe Vera plant quite happy in a pot as a household plant.

Despite its very cactus-like characteristics
Aloe belongs to the lily family
which also includes asparagus
onions
leeks and garlic. The Aloe plant contains over thirty enzymes
including lipase and oxidase. It could be argued that enzymes are the missing element in the modern diet since 40% of the adult population suffer digestive problems and digestion is enzyme-based.

Aloe Vera also contains significant levels of salicylic acid (the active ingredient in aspirin) which accounts for some of the herb's pain-killing potential. Some people swear by a burst of aloe spray on sunburn when a gel or cream is too painful to apply.

Salicylic acid also plays a role in Aloe's detoxifying and cell-cleansing capacity. The well-researched capacity of Aloe to stimulate the immune system is arguably its most important attribute. Others have testified that a daily drink with high quality Aloe juice helps clear sensitive skin. Aloe is well known as a soothing ingredient in skincare lotions and body products.

There are a host of studies from every continent documenting the healthful benefits of Aloe Vera
taken both internally and used externally. Aloe has truly earned it reputation as a natural
healthful 'wonder' herb.