Aloe vera, also known as aloe vera, is a medicinal plant with anti-inflammatory and healing properties that, since ancient times, is indicated for home treatment of burns, capable of relieving pain and stimulating skin recovery.
Aloe vera is a medicinal plant whose scientific name is Barbadensis miller and contains alloin, folic acid, calcium and vitamins in its leaves, which help in the healing process of burns and moisturize the skin, giving excellent results in a short time.
To use aloe vera in burn treatment, you must
Aloe vera gel should only be applied to intact skin, as it can eventually facilitate the accumulation of bacteria, which can lead to infection at the site.
Aloe vera can also be used as 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 healing of the skin.
With regard to taking aloe vera to treat burns, some studies indicate that oral use of the plant can cause liver damage, especially if there are traces of the outside of the leaf in the gel over the gel. Therefore, aloe vera should not be ingested without the advice of a doctor or herbalist.
Aloe vera is considered good for burns because it contains substances capable of accelerating healing and interacting with fibroblast growth receptors, causing the proliferation of such cells and resulting in increased collagen production, helping to regenerate. Skin.
The most beneficial results of aloe vera were observed when creams containing this plant were applied to the skin in its composition, accelerating the healing and repeating process, alleviating burning symptoms. In addition, one study found that aloe vera had mainly beneficial effects on the treatment of first and second degree burns. Despite this, more studies are needed and the use of aloe vera should only be carried out on a medical recommendation.