Aloe wonders

Gbex says: Most people who think of the benefits of aloe either think of the sunburn they got when they failed to use sunblock, or of an irritated insect bite relieved by the aloe, derived from an aloe plant.

Believe it or not, there are more benefits of aloe than just cooling sun burns and relieving the itch of insect bites. Listed below are thirteen items that are also listed as benefits of aloe.

1.It helps heal wounds
2.It helps decrease surgical recovery time
3.Aloe soothes burns
4.Minimizes damage from frostbite
5.Acts as a shield from radiation
6.Heals lesions caused by psoriasis
7.Eases intestinal problems
8.Helps diabetics reduce their blood sugar level
9.Helps reduce the swelling connected to arthritis
10.Curtails HIV infection
11.Provides nutritional support for HIV patients
12.Stimulates the immune system to prevent or assist in the survival rate of cancer patients
13.Helps prevent lung cancer

It has long been known that there are many benefits of aloe, but it has only been recently documented how many benefits of aloe really exist. Much can be said for a plant whose very essence is responsible for doing so much good for the body. It takes nothing more than breaking open one of the leaves and extracting its gel, or even rubbing the leaf of the plant onto the affected area , to reap the direct benefits of this wonderful plant.