What are the functions and effects of aloe vera?

Aloe vera is a relatively common plant. Due to its unique shape, aloe vera has a certain ornamental value. It is likely to appear as an ornamental flower in many people's homes. Aloe vera can not only be used as an ornamental plant, but also can be used for beauty and health care, etc. It can be seen that aloe vera has many functions. So, what are the functions and effects of aloe vera?

1. Lose weight

Since the organic acids contained in aloe vera are intermediate products of fat and protein metabolism, they are an important link in the metabolism of carbohydrates, fat and protein. Aloe vera water is rich in dietary fiber. After entering the human intestine, it will stimulate gastrointestinal motility, promote detoxification and defecation, and achieve the purpose of weight loss.

2. Beauty and skin care

The aloin contained in aloe vera can act as a sunscreen for the skin. Other ingredients such as various sugars, amino acids, active enzymes, aloe-emodin, etc. have a good moisturizing effect on human skin, can accelerate skin metabolism, enhance skin elasticity, make it appear soft, smooth and plump, and can also eliminate acne, freckles and chapped skin. In addition, fresh aloe vera juice contains a variety of vitamins, amino acids and small molecule nutrients, which can be directly absorbed by skin cells to nourish the skin. The skin care effect of fresh aloe leaf juice is very obvious. As long as you use it for a few days, you can see the effect.

3. Protect the intestines

"Compendium of Materia Medica" records the many therapeutic effects of aloe vera, including sterilization and anti-inflammatory, prevention of colitis, prevention and treatment of digestive system diseases and increase of appetite, etc. It is very effective in protecting our intestines. Aloe vera is rich in prebiotics needed by the human body. Prebiotics can provide "food" for intestinal probiotics, activate and proliferate the probiotic flora in the human body, so as to promote microecological balance and improve health. Therefore, aloe vera water rich in prebiotics helps to improve immunity and protect gastrointestinal health.