Aloe vera, also known as aloe vera, is a medicinal plant with anti-inflammatory and healing properties that is, since ancient times, indicated for the home treatment of burns, being able to relieve pain and stimulate skin recovery.
Aloe vera is a medicinal plant whose scientific name is barbadensis miller and which has in its leaves aloin, folic acid, calcium and vitamins, which help in the healing process of burns and skin hydration, giving great results in a short time.
How to use aloe vera for burns
To use aloe in the treatment of burns you must:
- Cut an aloe leaf in the middle;
- Remove the gel from the inside of the sheetwhich is the transparent part found on the fleshy part of the leaf;
- Apply the gel in a thin layer over the burnavoiding places where there is any wound or opening in the skin.
Aloe vera gel should only be applied to intact skin because it can end up facilitating the accumulation of bacteria, which can lead to the appearance of an infection at the site.
Aloe can also be used in the form of creams or lotions sold in pharmacies and some supermarkets and, in these cases, the skin must also be intact. In any case, aloe vera can be applied 3 to 4 times a day to speed up the healing of the skin.
As for the ingestion of aloe to treat burns, some studies indicate that the oral use of the plant can cause some damage to the liver, especially if there are traces of the outer part of the leaf in the gel. Thus, aloe vera should not be ingested without the guidance of a doctor or herbalist.
Why is aloe vera good for sunburn?
Aloe vera is considered good for burns because it has substances in its composition that are capable of accelerating healing and interacting with fibroblast growth receptors, leading to the proliferation of this type of cell and resulting in increased collagen production, helping with regeneration. of the skin.
The most beneficial results of aloe vera were observed when creams containing this plant in its composition were applied to the skin, accelerating the healing and re-epithelialization process, relieving the symptoms of the burn. Furthermore, in one study, it was found that aloe vera has mainly beneficial effects in the treatment of first and second degree burns. Despite this, more studies are needed and the use of aloe vera should only be done under medical advice.
