Blue agave nectar is a derivative of the blue agave–agave tequilana–plant, used for medicinal purposes such as a substance to reduce itching and as a diuretic. The prickly looking plant flourishes in Mexico, South Africa and Guanajuato. Unlike many other types of plants, blue agave relies on bats for pollination purposes. Through advancements of technology, genetic monoculture is responsible for today’s crops.
A process extracts the juice from the plant to use for a topical application. When you rub the extract directly on a rash or other cause of itchiness, the plant is known to stop the itching. On the contrary, blue agave in its natural state causes itching and burning when a person has direct contract with the juice. Besides itching, the plant’s steroids reduce inflammation caused by a variety of conditions like arthritis. Corticosteroids use the steroids as one of the ingredients to relieve swelling.
Agave has heart healthy properties because of the diuretic qualities of this plant. As a natural remedy for alleviating excess amounts of water and salt in the body, the cactus-like plant expels these substances that directly affect the heart’s ability to pump blood.
Other benefits of agave tequilana include its capability to fight against colic and its antispasmodic effect. Parts of the plant are used to create a disinfectant for your scalp, boosts your immune system and battles against bacteria.