The efficacy, effects and medicinal value of dried aloe vera leaves

Everyone is familiar with aloe vera. They know that it is the most common green foliage plant in life. People like to place it on their desks or near computers. Its fresh leaves can be applied directly to the skin after being taken, which can beautify, nourish the skin, reduce inflammation and kill bacteria. So what are the effects and functions of the dried aloe vera leaves?

Effects and functions of dried aloe vera leaves

1. Enhance the body's disease resistance

Dried aloe leaves retain the rich nutrients in fresh aloe. After collecting them, people can use them to boil water. This allows the human body to absorb rich glucomannan, galactose, aloe polysaccharides and other nutrients that are beneficial to the human body. These substances can promote the production of antibodies in the human body and enhance the function of the human immune system. They can significantly improve the body's own disease resistance.

2. Anti-inflammatory and sterilizing

There are also some natural medicinal ingredients in dried aloe leaves, especially high contents of alkaloids and phenolic compounds, which can eliminate sensitive bacteria and pathogenic bacteria in the human body, and eliminate inflammation in the human body. It has a certain preventive and therapeutic effect on human gastroenteritis, tracheitis and urinary tract infections.

3. Reduce swelling and relieve pain

Relieving swelling and relieving pain, clearing away heat and detoxifying are also important functions of dried aloe leaves. When people accidentally get burned or scalded, they can make it into powder and apply it directly to the wound. Change the dressing 1-2 times a day. Before changing the dressing, clean the wound and disinfect it. After 2-3 days of continuous use, the injury can be significantly alleviated, and the pain caused by the injury can also be relieved a lot. Dried aloe leaves are also rich in mannitol, which is a water-reducing ingredient. It can prevent excess water from accumulating in the body and can also quickly reduce edema in the human body.

4. Laxative effect

There are also a large amount of rhubarb glycosides and some aloesin in dried aloe leaves. These substances have a certain stimulating effect on the human intestine and can accelerate intestinal peristalsis. They can make the feces in the body be discharged as soon as possible and have an obvious cathartic effect. They are usually suitable for people with dry stools and frequent constipation. However, those who often suffer from diarrhea are not suitable for taking dried aloe leaves.