Martina Gebhardt Natural Cosmetics Aloe Vera
Long before the humoral pathology was established in the modern medicine of the ancient world people believed that diseases were caused by demons. Those demons who invaded the body to torment it from within could be exorcized only with heavenly help. 4,000-year-old clay tablets found in Syria show that aloe vera was said to have such a divine status. In ancient Egypt and ancient Greece they already knew about the beneficial effects of aloe vera. Reputable healers recommended its gel for beauty care but also as medicine for a wide variety of health problems. Even Alexander the Great used the medicinal plant in the military hospitals of his armies. With the conquest of the island of Socrota in the Indian Ocean, he also gained the local aloe vera plantations. From then on, his entourage was always accompanied by several wagons, which transported large pots of the valuable medicinal plant. This guaranteed that there was always fresh gel available to treat wounded warriors. Through the campaigns of the most famous general of antiquity, the aloe vera reached India. A short time later it also came to China on the Silk Road.
Scientists could not reach an agreement on how high the number of the ingredients in aloe vera really is up until today. So far, more than 160 ingredients have been found in the inside of the leaf. However, many researchers assume 300 to 400 coordinated substances. Most experts agree on the fact, though, that aloe vera does not derive its effects from a single active ingredient. It is rather a positive synergy effect of all ingredients. Its original home cannot be determined exactly either. Most likely the aloe vera originates from a region of the Arabian Peninsula. Large parts of the plants processed nowadays are grown in parts of Central and South America. Spanish Jesuit monks who were traveling with Christopher Columbus are said to have brought the aloe vera into the New World. The undemanding plant thrives on sandy, dry soil and needs almost only air. The only thing it needs for growing is the sun. In Mexico and its dry neighboring countries, it had ideal growth conditions. It was not long before many native Indian tribes adopted the cultivation of aloe vera from the European newcomers. Aloe vera quickly became an indispensable part of their folk medicine. For this reason, many Europeans assume that aloe vera is an American plant.
The class of aloes includes over 500 species. But only one carries the title ”queen of medicinal plants“, namely the aloe vera (aloe barbadensis miller) that is also known as the true aloe. Like no other plant aloe vera is able to store moisture very intensively. The soothing effect can also be experienced with the Aloe Vera Products by Martina Gebhardt. The natural cosmetics series with body oil, cream and face lotion offers a natural care program for the highest demands. The Aloe Vera Body Oil has a soothing and harmonizing effect. In summer or on vacation you can also use it as an after sun oil. The Aloe Vera Cream is a rich and protective care for the skin in need of moisture. The cream provides moisture and leaves a pleasantly soft skin feeling. In the Aloe Vera Face Lotion, Martina Gebhardt combines extracts of aloe vera among others with olive oil, almond oil, shea butter and cocoa butter. The high-quality and active ingredients ensure a top class natural care experience. Enjoy the impressive effect of an ancient natural remedy.
