What Does Herbal Really Mean?

Herbal is a term we hear fairly often but do we really know what it means? It is a term synonymous with remedies and natural mixtures that have been used for centuries and are still used today. Herbal treatments are holistic - naturopaths will say there is a reason we still rely on natural mixtures all these generations later while scientists will tell you these mixtures have resulted in many of today’s remedies. So, what does the term herbal mean and how can the ingredients used in Lifebuoy Herbal soaps help to improve your hygiene.

Simply put, the term herbal means made from or with herbs. But beyond this, the term herbal is used to describe a plant or part of a plant that can be used for its therapeutic properties, flavour or scent. Medicinal plant remedies have been used for centuries to maintain and improve health. 

One popular herbal remedy is aloe vera. Aloe vera has many medicinal properties thanks to the vitamins and nutrients it contains. Some of these include Vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, C, E, and calcium, chromium, copper, folic acid, iron, magnesium, manganese, potassium, sodium and zinc. While Aloe has healing properties both internally and externally, it is most well-known for its external properties.

Aloe vera can be used to treat sunburn, boost the immune system, improves digestion, reduces inflammation and keeps away infection. It's these ingredients ability to do so many wonderful things for our health that makes it such a sought-after component in beauty and home care products, foods and even drinks.

This plant contains ingredients that have various antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal properties that can help fend off microorganisms that spread disease. Its aloe vera's unique ability to keep away infection that makes it a prime ingredient in hygiene soaps. Lifebuoy Herbal is effective for hand hygiene as it cares for and protects your skin. Our Herbal soaps contain a mixture of extracts of aloe vera and advanced germ protection ingredient Active5. Making it a great preventative soap for skin infections fending off infection-causing diseases.

It's because of the potent herbal properties of aloe vera that make it a great ingredient in a range of products. The unique therapeutic properties of this beautiful plant make it a herbal gift from the earth just waiting to be used.