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Aloe Vera to the Rescue

Aloe Vera Aloe Vera “the green spiky plant” has been recognised for years for its healing properties and health benefits.

With Aloe Vera being a hardy plant that is relatively easy to grow it is a popular household pot plant.

Aloe Vera has at least six natural antiseptics, which are able to kill mould, bacteria, fungus, and viruses.

It was named the “plant of immortality,” by the Egyptians 6,000 years ago and is still being used today to treat many conditions including; burns, skin conditions, inflammation, hair problems and oral hygiene.

This powerful plant if taken orally has also been found to lower blood sugar levels and reduce cholesterol for a healthy heart. This health benefit has prompted the recent study of Aloe Vera’s effect on aiding wound healing for patients suffering from diabetes.

This study has shown positive result when tested on an animal model (rats). A combination of oral and topical application of Aloe Vera gel ethanolic extract, at a dose of 300 mg/kg body weight was administered daily to diabetic rats, for a period of 9 days.

This resulted in a significant reduction in fasting blood glucose, significant improvement in plasma insulin and significantly increased DNA and glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) to improve the ulcer wound healing rate.

To find out more and read the complete article, click on the article below.

An in vivo and in vitro investigation of the effect of aloe vera gel ethanolic extract using animal model with diabetic foot ulcer.

 

At Proactive Podiatry we have a fond interest in diabetes foot care and wellbeing. We keep up to date with the latest in diabetes research and treatment modalities to try to provide the most relevant information and care to our patients.

If you have had a success story with Aloe Vera, especially with the new health benefits mentioned we would love to hear about it!

 

 

 

 

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