Korfad/Aloe - Natural Anti-dandruff

In the last article we have seen that the gel of Aloe Vera (korfad) acts as natural sunscreen cream protecting our screen from sun in hot summer.

There is yet another problem which increases in summer - dandruff. Dandruff is excessive shedding of dead skin from the scalp. And it increases with extreme exposure to heat. In fact, dandruff increases with extreme exposure to both heat and cold. So this problem also increases in winter. There are many shampoos available in the market which claims to clear your dandruff. But we are obsessed to find out 100% natural, effective, most cost effective (thanks to recession) and the simplest solution. Right? So here's what nature offers us.

We have seen in last article how to extract gel from the korfad leaf. Now, after extracting the gel from korfad leaves, apply it on your head like you apply hair oil. Korfad gel will help remove the dead skin from your head and also strengthen the skin to fight excessive heat or cold. This will normalize the the rate of shedding dead skin i.e. dandruff. And your dandruff problem is resolved.

Korfad is really a great blessing nature has offered us. We can use korfad externally as well as internally. Drinking of korfad juice also has many health benefits. I think, korfad is a must have plant in your garden.

Korfad/Aloe as natural sunscreen

We have seen many uses of Aloe Vera (Korfad) in previous posts. Here is yet another use of Aloe Vera (korfad).

In hot summer, we used to use some sunscreen cream to avoid sun burn of our skin. We know that most of the skin-care lotions contains Aloe Vera (korfad) alongwith other chemical ingredients. But do we know that if you have Aloe Vera (korfad) plant in our garden, we can get 100% natural, without any chemical and many folds effective sunscreen within minutes. Yes, its true. We can use Aloe Vera(korfad) leaves as sunscreen. Just follow following steps.

• Take an Aloe Vera(korfad) leaf.
  
• Remove any spines along the edge.
• Tear it lengthwise.
  
• Extract the gel inside it into a glass or vessel.
  
• Apply this gel to your skin.
  

Yes, this is as simple as that. The gel of Aloe Vera(korfad) leaf serves as natural sunscreen. The gel is transperant and is enriched with ingredients needed to care your screen. The gel of Aloe Vera(korfad) leaf not only cares your skin from sun, it will also makes it beautiful and bright. It can be extracted in minutes. Korfad has great healing porperties. Hence, it will cure if there is any injury on your skin as well. Moreover, we know how costly the sunscreen are in the market. If you have Aloe Vera (korfad) plant in your garden, then it wont cost you anything. Save your skin the natural way and save money too. Good deal, isn't it?

Controlling acidity - the natural way | Dudhi bhopala juice for acidity | korfad for acidity | Cow milk for acidity

Hello readers,

Here we are with some more nature blessed solutions for acidity.

1. Actually, the first one is not new for us. We have already discussed it in connection to the cure for heart problems. Yes, you guessed it right, same dudhi bhopala juice. Alongwith strengthening the heart, dudhi bhopala juice also helps in controlling acidity. This is what they call "Two birds in one stone". 
2. We also have discussed korfad i.e Aloe Vera. Korfad is also very useful herb and cures many health problems ranging from skin problems to acidity. When you cut korfad leaves, you will get gelly substance. This korfad gel is riched with herbal properties. The korfad gel is a good medicine for controlling acidity. Just cut the leaf of korfad and eat 2-3 teaspoons of gel twice a day. And you willl be relieved of acidity.
3. Another solution for acidity is cow milk. Like other nature blessings, cow milk also has several herbal properties. These herbal properties of cow milk is one of the reasons cow is considered as goddess in India. After milking the cow, keep milk in fridge. Do not boil it. And drink it at night before sleeping. This unboiled, cool cow milk controlls acidity very efficiently.  

If the you are suffering a lot with acidity, avoid eating pulses, meat, oily food and junk food.   

So these are some of the nature blessed ways to tackle with acidity. 

Wish you a very healthy day ahead!!!

Disclaimer : Article is only intended to uncover the medical properties of the herb. Please consult your doctor before using.

ALOE VERA

Botanical Name : Aloe barbadensis

Ayurvedic : Ghratkumari

English Name : Aloe, Barbados Aloe, Indian Aloe

Indian Name :  Hindi-Gheekanwar,  Marathi-Korfad

What is it?

Aloe Vera is mostly heard as a constituent in the cosmetics. It is also used in some healthy foods. The name "aloe" comes from the Arabic alloeh which means "bitter and shiny substance." Throughout history, this plant has been important. It is called the "plant of immortality" because it has been found in the wall carvings of ancient Egyptian temples. It has also been found in many graves in Mecca. It symbolized the patience needed during the time between burial and resurrection.

Medicinal Uses: 

Aloe Vera has several medicinal purposes. The medicinal values of Aloe Vera lies in the viscous gel-like pulp obtained on peeling the leaves and its powdered form. Aloe Vera has cooling properties,is bitter in taste,is anabolic in its action and is a fighter of "Pitta". These properties enables it to guard against fever, skin diseases, bums, ulcers, excessive thirst and convulsions.  Its leaves can be split to get out the juice to rub on the skin to treat sunburns, wounds, insect bites, wrinkles, scratches, and skin irritations. A tea made from its dried juice serves to be a good wash to wounds and the eyes. According to a study in Europe, it can also reduce the blood sugar levels in people with diabetes. Furthermore, it has shown signs that it's capable of treating leukemia in laboratory tests. It also treats asthma, stomach ache, fever, and headache.

Aloe Vera in arthritis - Being a stimulant to the immune system, a powerful ani-inflammatory, an analgesic and able to speed up cell growth, Aloe Vera repairs arthritis damaged tissue. While conventional allopathic treatment only releaves pain, Aloe Vera juice taken internally and applied externally helps in repair process by regenerating cells and detoxifying the affected area.

Aloe Vera fights stress - The stress filled life of today cause bio-chemical and physiological changes in the body, making us susceptical to diseases and dysfunction. Aloe Vera juice is just the thing to get our machinary smoothly and effectively going.

Aloe Verqa and cancer - Aloe juices enables the body to heal itself from cancer and the damage done by radio and chemotherapy which destroy healthy immune cells crucial to the recovery.

Aloe Vera and diabetes - It lowers glucose and tri-glyceride levels in diabetic patients. Effects can be seen from the second week of the treatment.

Aloe Vera as wound and skin disease healer - The gel is excellent for easing first degree burns, relieves inflammation and accelerates healing.

Aloe Vera and Beauty care - Aloe Vera is one herb which can be used almost as freely as water on skin. Mixed with selected essential oils, it makes for excellent skin smoother and moisturizer, sunblock lotion plus a whole range of beauty products. No wonder then that Aloe Vera is referred to as the 'Miracle Plant'. From being an antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and a cure for heart burns to helping relieve the symptoms of severe illnesses like cancer and diabetes, to being a beauty aid and health nourisher, this ancient Indian herb has it all. Known for centuries for its unique medicinal properties, it has been rediscovered, reorganized and benefitted from in the last few years. The active ingredients hidden in its succulent leaves have the power to soothe human life and health in a myriad ways. Aloe Vera is undoubtedly, the nature's blessing to humanity and it remains for us to introduce it to ourselves and thank the nature for its never ending bounty.

Aloe Vera Hair Care - One of the latest offerings of korfad products are aloe vera hair care. The aloe vera composition of keratin, vitamin E and panthenol gives your hair a glowing and conditioned look. Various products such as korfad hair gel, aloe vera shampoo, aloe vera conditioners make difference to your hair. Aloe vera hair care products clean and balance your hairs, remove scalp, add proteins to your hair and strengthen your hair.

Disclaimer : Article is only intended to uncover the medical properties of the herb. Please consult your doctor before using.