Botanical Name: Aloe vera
Plant Part: Powder
Status: Trade
Place of Origin: China
Aloe vera is commonly used for:
Bacterial, Viral, Fungal and Parasitic Conditions
- AIDS
- eliminates parasites (especially protozoan infections)
- relieves Herpes simplex & zoster
- relieves symptoms of Candida
- relieves symptoms of Epstein-Barr virus (chronic fatigue syndrome)
- relieves symptoms of fungal infections
- relieves symptoms of genital herpes
- relieves symptoms of yeast infections
- Staphylococcus infections
- vaginitis
- viral infections
Blood Conditions
- aids hyperglycemia
- aids in blood circulation
- hemorrhoids
- lowers blood sugar in people with type 2 (non-insulin-dependent) diabetes
Cardiovascular Conditions
- relieves hypertension
Female Conditions
- menstrual cramps and irregularity
- suppressed menses
Gastrointestinal Conditions
- acts mainly on the large intestine
- colic
- constipation
- dyspepsia
- facilitates digestion by aiding the immune system
- helps cleanse the digestive tract by exerting a soothing, balancing effect
- helpful to the stomach, small intestine and colon
- intestinal infection
- keeps the bowels functioning smoothly and helps when there is an impaction
- moves allergenic proteins from the small intestine into the colon
- aids in healing wounds by drawing out infection and preventing infection from starting
- naturally alkalizes digestive juices to prevent over-acidity
- promotes a favorable balance of gastrointestinal symbiotic bacteria and decreased yeast populations
- relieves nausea
- relieves symptoms of indigestion
- stimulates activity of the gastrointestinal tract
- stimulates intestinal motility
Genitourinary Conditions
- assists kidney function
Immune System Conditions
- allergic reactions
- has immune-stimulating actions
- strengthens the body's natural resistance
Inflammatory Conditions
- relieves arthritis
Liver Conditions
- assists liver and gall bladder functions
- helps hypercholesterolemia
Respiratory Tract Conditions
- colds
- relieves symptoms of esophagal reflex
- relieves symptoms of gingivitis
Other Conditions
- aids in lymphatic circulation
- as a cathartic for persons of a phlegmatic nature or sedentary habits
- helps pruritis
- is beneficial for persons of a sedentary nature or phlegmatic constitution
- ulcerations
Other Uses:
To make a simple salve:
Remove the thin outer skin of the Aloe Vera leaves.
Blend the leaves in a blender.
Add 500i.u. Vitamin C powder to each cup.
Store in refrigerator.
Aloe vera juice soothes digestive tract irritations such as:
- colitis
- duodenal ulcers
- peptic ulcers
Aloe is used for inflammatory bowel conditions such as:
- Crohn's disease
- gastritis
- irritable bowel syndrome
- ulcerative colitis
Externally Aloe vera gel is helpful for:
- abrasions
- acne
- boils
- burns
- bursitis
- carbuncles
- chafed and cracked skin
- chafed nipples from breastfeeding
- contusions
- cuts and scratches
- dandruff
- denture (gum) sores
- dermatitis
- edema (swelling)
- hemorrhoids
- inflamed eyes
- insect bites
- post-treatment dental discomfort and pain
- radiation burns
- rashes
- psoriasis
- skin irritation
- skin rashes
- sprains
- stings
- sunburn
- tendonitis
- ulcers
- varicose veins
- warts
- wounds
- wrinkles
- X-ray burns
by placing a protective coating on the affected areas which:
- accelerates the rate of healing
- decreases swelling and redness
- increases the availability of oxygen to the skin
- increases the synthesis and strength of tissue
- prevents blisters
- reduces inflammation
- relieves pain
Externally it can also:
- aid in keeping the skin supple
- draw out infection
- help control of acne and eczema
- have a moisturizing effect on the skin
- prevent infection
- relieve itching due to insect bites and allergies
Action:
- anthelmintic [an agent that destroys or expels intestinal worms and/or parasites; vermicide; vermifuge]
- antibacterial [an agent that destroys bacteria; bactericide]
- antifungal/yeast [an agent that destroys fungal conditions]
- anti-inflammatory [an agent to ease inflammation]
- antimicrobial [an agent that destroys microbes]
- anti-parasite effects [an agent that destroys parasites]
- antiviral [an agent that destroys viruses]
- emmenagogue [an agent that promotes menstrual flow]
- emollient [an agent used externally to soften and soothe]
- purgative [an agent that produces a vigorous emptying of the bowels, more drastic than a laxative or aperient]
- vulnerary [a healing application for wounds]
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