The plant to improve skin and digestion used the Egyptians

This plant with beneficial effects on health It has a long medicinal tradition, so much so that it is linked to the Egyptians. It concerns Aloe Verarecommended not only for improve the skin but also for the digestion.

the dermatologist Juan García Gavín, of the Spanish Academy of Dermatology and Venereology explains the benefits of this succulent species of the family Asphodelaceaeevergreen.

“It is a phytonutrient with 75 active ingredients with beneficial effects on the skin: soothing, healing, antiseptic, moisturizingbe on par with protection from the sun’s ultraviolet rays”, says the specialist and spreads ACE.

It has medicinal properties that have been used for hundreds of years to treat different health problems and is even considered a superfood.

Probably native to the Arabian peninsula, the plant grows wild in tropical, semi-tropical and arid climates around the world.

Health benefits of aloe vera

According to the publication, the specifics of its composition indicate that it has:

• Calories: 53 kcal
• Protein: 0.36g
• Carbs: 12.8g
• Fat: 0.12 g
• Fiber: 0.2 g
• Potassium: 130mg

As for its benefits as a food, it’s worth mentioning that it is digestive system and regulates intestinal transitso that it is a ally in the fight against constipation.

In turn it is moderate in calories and almost fat-free, highly recommended for anyone trying to follow a weight loss diet.

Nutritionally it can be prepared in juices, sauces, yoghurts and even as a food supplement.

It’s a lot rich in vitamins and minerals: magnesium, potassium, sodium, phosphorus, calcium, zinc, iron or copper; in addition to vitamin C, B vitamins, vitamin E and folic acid (B9), they say.

No less important is its high water content which helps hydrate the body

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Aloe vera and its benefits for the skin

Aloe vera is often first associated with skincare, and it’s not fancy. Is that it has antioxidants that delay ageing cells and prevent the onset of disease. But it also helps in the elimination of free radicals

Along the same lines, the renowned mayonnaise clinic notes that the aloe gel shortens wound healing time in first and second degree burns. And this speeds up the healing of vesicles caused by the herpes simplex virus.

It is also effective for cure acneonly with an application in the morning and in the evening.

And there’s more: It can reduce the redness, scaling, itching and inflammation caused by mild to moderate psoriasis.

Not for nothing Egyptologists speak of its power in mummifications to prevent the body from rotting.

Aloe vera has great power as a moisturizing and repairing, which suppose two essential qualities against aging. It allows the skin to regenerate and heal faster and reduce scarring.

Contains polysaccharides which slow down the evaporation of water present in the skin, thanks to its moisturizing effect. For this reason, specialists say, it helps stimulate skin fibroblasts, delaying ageing.