Aloe vera is a medicinal plant that is widely used for many health conditions. This wonder plant has a gel-like component which is the main source of its healing abilities. Aside from healing the skin and promoting skin health, aloe vera is also known for its other medicinal uses wherein one of them is boosting our immunity.
Aloe Vera And Our Immune System
Aloe vera is a powerhouse of micro-nutrients that help fight against free-radical damage in the body, further giving a boost to immunity. It has 100 active substances that include vitamins, minerals, special phytonutrients, and amino acids. Specifically, its polysaccharides, saponins, sterols, and sterolins are the ones being isolated by scientists for having the ability to help the immune system to behave properly.
Polysaccharides stimulate macrophage to engulf invaders like colds, influenzas, and other harmful organisms while saponins exhibit antiseptic support in body fluids when activated by an enzyme. Sterols and sterolins help balance the immune function of T4 and T8 cells.
Once the body suffers from too much inflammation it can lead to problems within the immune system as well as a range of health problems including eczema, asthma, and Cron’s disease. Having some aloe vera juice can help slow down the inflammatory cascade and boost the immune response to prevent these problems.
How To Use Aloe Vera To Boost Immunity During Change In Season
Simply mix 20ml of aloe vera juice with a glass of water and consume it on an empty stomach.
Mix 20ml of aloe vera juice along with a glass of water and 40 ml of bitter gourd juice. Consume on an empty stomach.
Place ¼ cup of aloe vera juice, 1 cup carrots, ¼ cup lemon juice, 1 large orange, and a 1-inch piece of ginger into a juicer and blend until smooth. Strain any pulp through a strainer or enjoy it as is.
Other Health Benefits Of Aloe Vera
- Helps in treating psoriasis, seborrhea, dandruff, and minor burns and skin abrasions
- Reduces dental plaque
- Reduces constipation
- Help lower blood sugar levels
- Clears acne
- Relieves anal fissures
- Heals minor burns and skin abrasions,
- Heartburn relief
- An alternative to mouthwash
- Has the potential to fight breast cancer
