Aloe Vera and Sunburn

A useful natural sunburn treatment is aloe vera. The gel, which is found within the aloe vera plant, has been renowned for its healing properties for millennia. Aloe vera will have an immediate cooling and calming effect on the skin, and it forms protective layer that will seal valuable moisture into the skin, preventing dehydration and promoting faster healing. To use the gel directly from the plant, snap off a stalk from the plant and gently squeeze out the gel. Spread this gel in a thin layer over your sunburned skin. Because sunburn tends to affect a large area of skin, you might prefer to have a prepared aloe vera product to use. An aloe vera gel with Lidocaine will give you instant relief, but it is also possible to get pure aloe vera gel that is already packaged. Other aloe vera preparations might include additional beneficial ingredients such as tea tree oil and green tea. Reapply as often as needed to relieve pain, speed healing.

Aloe Vera and Arthritis

Aloe Vera in the treatment of Osteo Arthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis

The condition of Arthritis is familiar to most of us and affects many thousands of people every year. Osteo Arthritis is caused by wear and tear of the large weight bearing joints, such as the knees, ankles and hips. It also occurs quicker in the highly mobile joints of the cervical and lumbar spine as well as the shoulder girdle. The lubrication and ease of movement of these joints are maintained by synovial fluid within the joint and the healthiness of the cartilage which
surrounds the interface of the bones at the joint. With age and over use, the synovial fluid shrinks and cartilage undergoes wear and tear, eventually causing bone to grind against bone. This causes pain and poor mobility.

Rheumatoid Arthritis is caused by auto anti-bodies which are produced by our own immune system. These anti-bodies attack the synovial lining of the joints and cause destruction of the synovial membrane and cartilage. This results in inflammation which is characterised by pain, swelling, heat and redness. The condition can affect any age group. Immunologically induced arthritis can also be part of other systemic illnesses such as Lupus (SLE), Scleroderma, etc.


How Aloe Vera Works

In Acute, Painful and Swollen Joints

Acutely inflamed swollen joints caused by Rheumatoid Arthritis or trauma respond very well to ingestion of Aloe Vera Juice, as well as topical application of Aloe Vera Cream or jelly on the affected joints.

Aloe Vera contains anti-inflammatory agents such as Bradykininase, salicylates, natural steroids called phyto-steroids and vitamins A,B,C and E which act as powerful anti-oxidants. They act by mopping up high speed super oxides produced during the process of inflammation. Aloe Vera is also high in mineral content; these are needed for enzyme reactions in the joint and allow the joint to heal quicker.

Chronic Arthritis

Osteo Arthritis and long standing Rheumatoid Arthritis eventually result in deformation of the joint and loss of function.

Marked improvements can be made with Aloe Vera if taken on a regular basis. Aloe Vera contains high levels of glucosamine which is required for cartilage formation.

The anti-inflammatory effects of Aloe Vera relieve sore and inflamed joints. The lignin content in Aloe Vera allows for deep penetration through the skin. Orthodox medicines can help but have their own side effects. Aloe Vera has no side effects.


(This information is for informational purposes only, please consult your own doctor)