Aloe Vera and Diabetes
Aloe vera is a
product of the prickly but succulent aloe vera plant, which has been used in
herbal medicine for thousands of years due to its healing, rejuvenating and
soothing properties.
Native to the Caribbean, South Africa and Latin America, the plant’s
leaves contain a clear gel that is used in various good stuffs: Creams, Lotions ,Shampoos , Ointments etc
A bitter liquid known as aloe latex, that can be derived from the skin
of the leaves, is used in juice drinks, tablets, capsules and dental care items
such as toothpaste and mouthwash.
How does it affect
diabetes?
Preliminary research suggests that intake of aloe vera juice can help
improve blood glucose levels and thus may be useful in treating people with
diabetes.
Aloe has also been
linked with:
Decreased blood
lipids (fats) in patients with abnormally high levels of these molecules in the
blood (e.g. some people with type 2 diabetes)
and/or acute hepatitis (liver disease)
Decreased swelling
and faster healing of wound injuries. Leg wounds and ulcers are common complications of diabetes, and they typically take longer time
to heal than in healthy non-diabetic individuals.
These positive effects are thought to be due to the presence of
compounds such as lectins, mannans and anthraquinones.
What other health
benefits does it have?
As well as being mainly used to help soothe and heal skin problems and
irritations, aloe vera also:
Supports digestive system health
Helps treat
constipation
Helps the healing
process in regards to both pain and inflammation
Prevents scars
after surgery
Aids dental health
In addition, preliminary studies suggest that oral aloe vera gel may
reduce symptoms and inflammation in patients with ulcerative colitis, which is
a form of inflammatory bowel disease.
Where can I buy
aloe vera?
Aloe vera-based products are available from most health and beauty and
health food retailers such as The Body Shop and Holland and Barrett.
Source: Diabetes. UK,NHS
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