Aloe Vera Power

Men's Health and Aloe

 In the Health Bulletin of  Men’s Health’s UK magazine there is information on Aloe Vera: “You can drink it, brush your teeth with it, even cure burns with it. Is aloe the most versatile medicinal plant of all?”

 Here are the details of the Aloe Vera evaluation from the MH magazine issue. 

Oral Hygiene & Teeth

“According to a study published in General Dentistry, aloe vera tooth gel is as effective as regular toothpaste in preventing cavities.  It also helps soothe sore and irritated gums. Try Aloe Dent for a change from fluoride.”

   Diabetes

“A study in the Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin reported that phytosterols, substances which are contained within aloe vera, have been found to help control blood glucose levels in people suffering from type-2 diabetes.” 

Skin Problems

“A study undertaken by Kaen University researchers in Thailand found that aloe vera gel was an effective anti-inflammatory when applied to the skin to treat psoriasis, a disorder that is characterized by itchy, red, scaly skin.”

Burns

“Researchers from Iran’s Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences compared the healing of second-degree burns using either aloe vera or silver sulfadiazine (a topical burn cream), and found that aloe was more effective and faster working.”