Aloe Vera is used in traditional Indian medicines for constipation, skin diseases, worm infestations, infections and as a natural remedy for colic. In Chinese medicine, it's often recommended in the treatment of fungal diseases and in the Western world it has found widespread use in the cosmetic, pharmaceutical and food industries. Aloe Vera produces 2 substances used for medicine :
The gel is obtained from the cells in the centre of the leaf and the latex is obtained from the cells just beneath the skin. Most people use aloe vera gel as a remedy for skin conditions, including burns, sunburns, frostbite, psoriasis and cold sores. Aloe Vera gel is used for treating osteoarthritis, bowel diseases, fever, itching, inflammation and also for asthma.
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