* Acne : Probably one of the most known benefits of aloe vera is its excellent ability in improving numerous skin conditions such as acne. However, it must be noted that it does not “treat” acne but instead reduces its swelling, redness and inflammation as little as one week of application. Sufferers can simply break the aloe vera leaf and apply the watery gel to the acne area. It acts as an anti-fungal, anti-bacterial ointment for the skin.
*Burns : Aloe Vera also can also act as an anti-inflammatory ointment for the skin. Just like acne and other skin conditions like itching, insect bites, rashes and cold sores, rubbing the watery gel upon the burned skin would improve its condition. It can help reduce the redness of the skin and provide therapeutic effect on mild burns and sun burns.
*[[Hypertension(High Blood Pressure)]] : Many herbs have shown to be an effective high blood pressure treatment, and aloe vera is no exception. Carboxypeptidase, a compound found in aloe vera, inactivates a compound called bradykinin in the blood that can weaken and damage blood vessels thus improving blood circulation. It also acts as a body alkalizer, helping maintain normal body pH level and avoiding free radical damage in veins and arteries. Adding aloe vera in you daily diet, together with regular exercise will help in preventing hypertension.
*[[Arthritis]] : Doctors define arthritis as an inflammation of one or more joints which results to stiffness, swelling and pain. Aloe Vera, which is widely known as an anti-inflammatory, is one of the best treatments for arthritis sufferers. A study published in the Journal of American Podiatric Medical Association in 1994 showed how aloe vera prevents arthritis and reduces inflammation in affected areas, showing a 70% decrease in the swelling.
*[[Psoriasis]] : A study presented at the International Congress of Dermatology showed a greater decrease in disease activity for those with plaque psoriasis who took aloe vera rather than topical steroids. Psoriasis is a skin diseases characterized by red, dry plaques of thickened skin. Most psoriasis sufferers rely on topical ointments like expensive steroids. In the study, half of the 80 patients received a 70% aloe vera cream and the other half 0.1 percent of topical steroid. After eight weeks, those who were given aloe vera cream showed greater reduction in Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI).