Aloe vera, also known as Aloe vera, is a medicinal plant with anti-inflammatory and healing properties that has been used since ancient times 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 contains aloin, folic acid, calcium and vitamins in its leaves, which help in the healing process of burns and moisturizes the skin, giving great results in a short time.
How to use aloe vera on burns
To use aloe vera in the treatment of burns, remove the gel from the inside of the leaf, which is the transparent part that is found in the fleshy part of the plant leaf, and then apply this gel in a thin layer on the burned skin. However, it is important to ensure that the skin is intact and that it does not have any kind of sore, as the gel can end up facilitating the accumulation of bacteria, which leads to the appearance of an infection at the site.
Aloe vera 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 accelerate the healing of the skin.
As for the intake of aloe vera to treat burns, some studies indicate that the oral use of the plant can cause some liver damage, especially if there are traces of the outside of the leaf in the gel. Thus, aloe vera should not be ingested without the guidance of a doctor or herbalist.
Why can aloe vera be good for sunburn?
Aloe vera is considered good for burns because it contains substances 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 in 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 and relieving the burn symptoms. In addition, in a study conducted, it was found that aloe vera has positive effects in the treatment of first and second degree burns. Despite this, further studies are needed and the use of aloe vera should only be done under medical recommendation.
