Aloe Vera And Why Egyptians Called It The “Plant Of Immortality”

Aloe Vera And Why Egyptians Called It The “Plant Of Immortality”
by Anya V
Living Traditionally

We have all heard of Aloe Vera and its amazing healing properties. We might even grow an Aloe Vera plant to make sure it is always available in cases of an emergency. But do you know that Aloe Vera is not just limited to topical use. It is even more beneficial for our body internally. You might’ve passed by the big, unappealing jar of Aloe Vera juice thinking how gross it was. Well, don’t judge a book by its cover. Forget about the sugary drinks that you are used to buying, give Aloe Vera juice a try! Why? There is a huge number of important reasons to incorporate it into our daily life. Number one, you can detoxify your body naturally with Aloe Vera juice. Thus, drinking Aloe Vera juice should become another healthy habit.

For over 6000 years Aloe Vera has been widely used to treat many health aliments. The Egyptians called it the “plant of immortality” because of its diverse applications for literally everything.

I started taking raw aloe vera juice internally and it really made a difference. My immune system has never been stronger. Research published in the “Journal of Environmental Science and Health” notes that aloe vera contains anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-fungal properties that aid the immune system to cleanse the body of toxins and invading pathogens.


Aloe Vera Juice Benefits

Aloe vera juice is a mixture of almost 70 ingredients which include:

Minerals
Nearly 20 minerals are found in Aloe Vera including: calcium, magnesium, zinc, chromium, selenium, sodium, iron, potassium, copper and manganese. These minerals act together to boost enzyme metabolic pathways. Minerals such as zinc act as antioxidants in your body’s cells and increase enzyme activity which ensures detoxification of metabolic wastes.

Enzymes
Aloe Vera contains enzymes such as amylase and lipase, which when taken orally aid digestion by breaking down fat and sugars. One particular enzyme, Bradykinase, helps to reduce excessive inflammation.

Vitamins
Aloe Vera is one of the few plants that contain vitamin B12 which is required for the production of red blood cells. Aloe Vera contains many more vitamins including A, C, E, folic acid, choline, B1, B2, B3 (niacin) and B6. Vitamins A, C and E provide Aloe Vera’s antioxidant activity which fight free radicals. Choline and B group vitamins are necessary for amino acid metabolism.

Polysaccharides
Aloe mucilaginous polysaccharides (AMP) are long chain sugar molecules composed of individual mannose and glucose sugar molecules connected together. Around 200 of these AMP ingredients are found in the Aloe Vera plant. They are the ones mostly responsible for the healing properties of Aloe Vera. They perform many key functions in your body. They act as anti-inflammatory agents; have an anti-bacterial and anti-viral effect; enhance immune system functions such as promoting tissue growth and improving cellular metabolism.

Aloe Vera Juice Benefits: How To Detoxify Your Body Naturally

Aloe Vera is also one of the best body cleansers. It cleanses toxic matter from the stomach, kidneys, spleen, bladder, liver, and is the most effective colon cleanser. Multiple studies have proven that Aloe Vera juice exhibits healing and soothing properties for the relief of indigestion, stomach problems and even ulcers. Drinking Aloe juice will help your body relieve tissue inflammation which often causes joint pain and even arthritis. It strengthens the digestive tract, skin and has a great effect on overall health. It is recommended to drink a full glass of Aloe Vera juice at least twice a day. The juice helps get rid of any waste products, thus detoxifying your body naturally.



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