Doctor Brooke Balentyne Medical Blog

This article discusses why aloe vera is so effective at treating cuts and wounds.

If you have ever suffered any cuts or wounds, which you inevitably will have done at some point, you will know that they can often take quite a long time to heal properly. However there is a way you can speed up the healing process and that's by using aloe vera.

Aloe vera has been hailed by many people as a miracle plant because of it's many health benefits. People have been using this plant to treat the skin for thousands of years, and it's even said that famous historical figures such as Alexander the Great and Cleopatra used aloe vera because of it's unique healing qualities.

So why is aloe vera so effective at healing cuts and wounds?

Well the first reason is because aloe vera is an excellent moisturising agent. For a wound to heal properly it has been shown that wounds need plenty of moisture, as opposed to dry dressings which often cause pain and disruption when removed. Aloe vera has excellent moisturising qualities whether it is applied directly onto the skin through a cream or a gel, or whether ingested through pills or juices, for example, and allowed to work from within the body.

Another reason why aloe vera is so effective is because it has anti-inflammatory properties which means that it will quickly reduce the inflammation that may appear around any cuts or wounds. This is an important part of the healing process and will certainly shorten the time it takes to heal, and will help to reduce any pain you may have in the meantime.

Finally aloe vera, as well as containing many essential nutrients, has been shown to increase cell proliferation and blood flow to the skin, helping to cleanse the skin of any germs. Additionally if the skin wounds are linked to any specific medical condition, then aloe vera, if consumed internally, can be used to boost the immune system and fight against any further recurrences of the condition.

So overall it is clear that aloe vera is a highly effective treatment for any cuts and wounds you may have, as it will reduce inflammation and speed up the healing process. It should also be pointed out that aloe vera is also an effective treatment for many other skin conditions such as acne, eczema and psoriasis, and is even used to reduce the pain caused by sunburn and for anti-ageing purposes, so if you haven't yet used aloe vera on your skin, why not give it a try?

Click here for more information about aloe vera and skin care and to read a full review of Aloeride.