Aloe Vera
Miracle Cure-All
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*****What is Aloe Vera?*****
Aloe Vera is a plant. But not just any old plant. It is one which has been used for thousands of years for medicinal purposes. Why then do doctors not prescribe ... Read review
Organic Aloe is an immune stimulant, laxative, and anti-inflammatory agent. It also ... more
promotes the absorption of nutrients through the digestive tract and normalises blood sugar. Aloe vera is a remedy known throughout the world. It is great for skin conditions sore, weeping or dry. Use for sunburn, eczema, wound healing. Use in a mouthwash for dental problems. Internally, take for digestive cleansing and stimulating the digestion, constipation, ulcers, parasites. As a food supplement, aloe aids digestion as well as the functioning of the kidneys, liver and gall bladder.
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Removes calcium build-up Restores moisture Gently cleans and neutralizes For over 5000 ... more
years, olive oil has been used as a healing elixir, restoring new life to anything it touched Proclaimed as liquid gold, olive oil is rich in essential fatty acids that impart moisture directly to the hair and scalp With consistent use, olive oil has historically been known to improve elasticity and hydration in hair Organic Root Stimulator Olive Oil Creamy Aloe Shampoo moisturizes and neutralizes hair leaving it tangle free and soft after every shampoo When used regularly it can help prevent calcium, magnesium, and iron build-up on the hair and protects it from environmental elements Olive Oil Creamy Aloe Shampoo is a rich blend of olive oil and aloe vera that soothes, moisturizes, and protects the
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A unique formulation of Certified Aloe Vera developed to maximise the natural beneficial ... more
properties of the juice in a one-a-day tablet. A combination of whole leaf and inner gel. Cold processed, no additives and high potency. Each tablet contains 100mg of concentrated Aloe Vera (on average equivalent to 20ml/20,000mg of fresh Aloe Vera juice).
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100% Natural Organic Aloe Vera Juice derived from a unique blend of Aloe Vera whole leaf ... more
and unfiltered Aloe Vera inner gel. Formulated with the minimum of processing to allow the plant's natural components to remain unaltered and provide the highest levels of natural activity available in an Aloe Vera Juice. Polysaccharide enriched. Available in Natural&Cranberry flavour juice.
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a percentage of water with no beneficial function. In AloeDent this water is replaced with soothing Aloe Vera juice, which is combined with a powerful blend of carefully selected natural, active ingredients to create a truly exceptional toothpaste. regular brushing with AloeDent gives you front line support in the fight against gum disease and dental decay ... naturally ... and still leaves your mouth feeling tinglingly fresh.
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A unique combination of Certified Aloe Vera concentrate, Lactobacillus Acidophilus (to ... more
help promote intestinal well being) and a carefully selected blend of herbal extracts renowned for their beneficial cleansing properties (to maintain digestive regularity).
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Aloe Vera is a plant. But not just any old plant. It is one which has been used for thousands of years for medicinal purposes. Why then do doctors not prescribe it ever day? Well that's an issue I'll be covering later in this review, but for now, some background ... ...the plant lovers amongst you, Aloe Vera is a succulent plant (like a cactus) that belongs, very strangely, to the Lily family of plants, and is also related to garlic, onion and asparagus. Its Latin name is Aloe barbadensis Miller, and throughout recorded history has been used to heal. It has gone by many names over time, including "heaven's blessing" and "the silent healer".
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Aloe Vera is a plant. But not just any old plant. It is one which has been used for thousands of years for medicinal purposes. Why then do doctors not prescribe it ever day? Well that's an issue I'll be covering later in this review, but for now, some background is required to truly understand how important this plant could and should be to our every day lives. For the plant lovers amongst you, Aloe Vera is a succulent plant (like a cactus) that belongs, very strangely, to the Lily family of plants, and is also related to garlic, onion and asparagus. Its Latin name is Aloe barbadensis Miller, and throughout recorded history has been used to heal. It has gone by many names over time, including "heaven's blessing" and "the silent healer".
Aloe Vera has been used by people throughout time - the Egyptians were well versed in its healing properties, and it is said that Cleopatra, more famous for bathing in ass's milk, and Nefertiti, who was supposed to be the most beautiful of all Egyptian Queens, used this in their beauty preparations. Archaeology has proven that the Ancient Greek, the Romans, Arab and Indian cultures have all used the Aloe plant to great success throughout the ages.
As a sort of cactus type of plant, the Aloe holds a lot of water. However it's the other stuff in the Aloe that is where the magical medicine lies. The plant is full of vitamins, minerals and sugars, as well as enzymes and sallcylic acid. This is a strange compound that works like natural aspirin, as it has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. So it will soothe inflamed skin and protect against bacterial infections. Perhaps most notably, one of the many minerals in the plant is called Magnesium Lactate. This stops the release of Histamine, which is of course what your body produces when you're having an allergic reaction. The first time I ever used an Aloe plant was to soothe the itching caused by a very nasty midge bite, and I was amazed at the instant pain relief supplied obviously by this little mineral. Many of the vitamins and minerals also help to boost the immune system, meaning the body has more power to fight infection and heal itself.
There are many uses for Aloe Vera. There is strong evidence that it can help with IBS, Arthritis and ME, and it is clear from anyone who's ever used the plant, that it relieves the pain and itching of insect bites, scratches and scrapes, eczema and psoriasis as well as burns and sunburn.
Aloe can be used in many ways. The fresher the better, as storing it long term in a liquid form means that the minerals and vitamins deteriorate. I have Aloe Vera plants, and use them as and when I need to. A single leaf or stem can be used a number of times - I store mine in the fridge until I need it again. To use it in this way, simple cut a stem off the plant, squeeze the stem until the jelly-like substance is pushed out from the cut part of the stem, and spread this jelly substance on the affected part. You will notice the pain relief instantly, the area will feel cool and it will be almost as though you didn't have pain/itchiness in the first place.
Other ways to use the plant are by buying it in pill form - this is good for bowel problems, and Aloe is an excellent colon cleanser. If you have bowel problems, Aloe is an excellent laxative, very natural and with no side effects that I have ever come across.
Aloe Vera is also available as creams, lotions, shampoo and juice. The juice is again excellent for issues such as IBS, heartburn, sore throats and mouth ulcers.
Aloe Vera likes to be ignored. It's not a plant that enjoys constant attention, and it doesn't need a whole lot of watering either. Remember it's like a cactus, and as a species has grown used to standing out in the desert not doing a whole lot of work. You can grow Aloe Vera in normal potting compost, and you will find that it throws up baby plants quite regularly. Pot them up, let them develop a bit and then pass them on to friends and neighbours. When you notice the soil is bone dry, water the plant, but don't let it sit in water and always wait for the compost to dry out before you water it again. As far as I know, Aloe Vera is a hardy plant, meaning you can leave it outside, but I've never trusted my wee medicinal plants to the harsh northern winter, and don't think I'd want to risk loosing them, so I keep them on a sunny windowsill in the warm and they seem quite content. If you live further south, or in a warmer place than northern England, you might find you can leave yours outside. If you have an Aloe, leave a comment for me and let me know if you do anything different to it.
I bought my Aloe Vera at a local garden centre. It was quite a small plant at the time and only cost me £3.99. Since them I have had dozens of tiny plants from it, which I am in the process of distributing, and hopefully they will grow into strong healthy little Aloes! Larger Aloe Vera plants can be bought online, with costs spiralling the larger the plant gets.
This website (below) quotes £9.50 for a reasonable plant going by the picture: http://www.houseofplants.co.uk/Aloevera_plant.htm
This site (below) quotes charges for plants up to £99.99. Wow. Grow your own I say!!! http://aloeveraplants.co.uk/index5.htm
If it's Aloe Vera tablets or juice, try Holland and Barrett, or any local heath food store.
I truly believe this is a plant I will be using for one thing or another for the rest of my life. It has so many benefits and as far as I can tell, having used it in one way or another for over a year now, no detrimental effects. I use this product for anything from scratches and scrapes to nettle stings to insect bites to spots and blackhead to bowel problems, and in every case it heals. I have recommended it to my sister whose children and husband have problems with eczema, and it is proven to have an effect on this. It is an excellent treatment for all manner of health issues and I would just love to see people using this more, rather than going to the shop and buying six different medicines for six different ailments when this one is free and will possibly treat them all. I think the Aloe plant is not only graceful to look at, but an untapped miraculous medicine which more people should know about.
*****Why I believe your doctor will never prescribe this to you*****
I have lots of theories about drug companies, and the amount of money doctors' surgeries get paid to peddle the antidepressants, the anti-inflammatory, and the anti-biotic that so many people rely upon to get them through the working year. Making drugs is big business. There is a huge industry build around drug companies, and if people start self treating, there is a very good change the economies around the world, but particularly here and in the US would suffer greatly. Seeing as money does indeed make the world go around, there is little chance of your doctor EVER suggesting you take your cut and sore finger home and apply a layer of Aloe Vera sap to it to assist its healing process. It's just never going to happen so long as the country is dependant on the money and the power that drug companies have.
I would say put Aloe Vera into Google, and you will get so many hits you'll need to take a holiday just to read them all! Some interesting sites, apart from the ones mentioned above, are:
I have great faith in the healing power of this plant, because I have seen/felt/experienced it. It is important that you read up on this subject before embarking on any course of action, and you really should, despite what I say above, talk to your doctor or health care specialist. I have a great belief in using natural healing methods wherever possible, and this is something which I have found has helped me greatly, though even if you grow an Aloe Vera simply for its sculptural beauty as a plant, there is much to be gained from it in an aesthetic way too!
Thank you so much for reading, good luck if you decide to use Aloe Vera for any ailments, you'll be genuinely surprised at the results.
Advantages: Healing properties and tasty juice when processed correctly. Disadvantages: Bitter powdered aloe vera that has no proven benefit.
Aloe vera and health products containing aloe extracts are becoming increasing common. The gel of the plant is particularly useful for treating many skin conditions including minor burns, cuts, grazes and frostbite. Cosmetic products often feature aloe vera too. Shampoo, soap, sun protection lotion and moisturizers. Aloe vera is used in such products because of its useful moisturizing, soothing and protecting properties.
The Plant
The aloe vera ... ...possible to grow your own aloe vera plant. Usually they are bought as an established plant. But can be sown from seed in the spring and germinate between 1 and 6 months - I couldn't be that patient! They prefer to be kept above 70 degrees Celsius and should never be colder than 16 degrees Celsius. Room temperature is 21 degrees Celsius so keeping them inside or in a green house is preferable. They require lots of light but can scorch in full summer ...
e.j.kingham 28.09.2006
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Advantages: great healing properties Disadvantages: none
Aloe vera plants are brilliant, easy to care for and have endless uses. Aloe vera plats as as pictured above but as they get older do grow a stem in the middle and flower. They can grow to about 100 cm tall but dont wory you will be cutting lots off it. They need to have gravel in the bottom of the pot for drainage, and a soil/ sand mix of 50/50 to be kept best. You cant keep your aloe vera plant outside as it likes to be warm and you only need to ... ...We first discovered the aloe vera pant wholst on holiday, my dad and hubby had burnt that badly in the sun i was buying burns treatments from the chemist when the cleaner turned up with an aloe vera plant for them, she told us to cut the leaves off, slice them open and rub the clear jelly from inside onto the burns. It worked wanders and in less than a week it had healed completley with no scars. My dad uses this on his coldsores also recomended ...
danniell 13.02.2009
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Advantages: Natural, healing, nutritional Disadvantages: It tastes disgusting
...disgusting!!
What is Aloe Vera?
Aloe Vera is a plant that grows in the deserts of America, Africa, and Asia. It contains a jelly like substance which is used in many products from face creams to vitamins. It has very healing properties and contains many different substances that have a very positive effect on the body. These include:
Vitamins A, C, E and B12
Minerals: Magnesium, manganese, zinc, copper, chromium, calcium, sodium, potassium and ... ...which are found in aloe Vera.
Enzymes: Lipases and proteases, which help break down food and aid digestion.
There are many other beneficial substances in aloe, including Anthraquinones, Salycylic Acid, and essential sugars, don’t ask me what they do though, I don’t have a clue!!
Who Should Use Aloe Vera?
Aloe Vera is recommended to everyone to help top up vitamins and minerals that can be lacking in today’s fast food diet. It ...
joannahudson 29.06.2001
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Advantages: Seems to make me healthier Disadvantages: Tastes and smells awful
...or not you could drink Aloe Vera. I was more than happy to settle their argument by telling them that I drink it everyday!
Although Aloe Vera is a member of the Lily family, it is very cactus like in its characteristics. There are over 240 different species of Aloe, growing mainly in the dry regions of Africa, Asia, Europe and America. Aloe Vera has been shown to have various beneficial effects on the body when taken in internally. Some of which ... ...wide range of allergies.
Aloe Vera contains over 20 minerals, all of which are essential to the human body. Aloe Vera has Vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, B12, C and E. Vitamins cannot be manufactured within the body, and some cannot be stored by the body, so it is necessary for the diet to sustain a continuous supply. Aloe Vera was recommended to my mam by our local health and beauty shop as she was very lethargic all of the time. The lady told her that ...
bluejules 27.01.2006
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Advantages: So easy to make and the plant lasts for years Disadvantages: Last for around 4 weeks
...house.
***The Plant***
Aloe Vera - barbadensis
A half-hardy perennial, the indoor species can grow about 1ft in height and can eventually produce a flowering stem with bell shaped flowers, I have not seen this on my plant.
The Aloe Vera plant has many properties, when used on a wound it puts a protective film over the area and helps the skin to regenerate. The Aloe plant that is over 2 years of age is meant to have stronger medicinal properties. ... ...be around 300 species of Aloe around in the world, originally native to South Africa, and has been used medicinally since 4 BC.
The grown plant need very little looking after, only thing that damages the plant is over watering
***Cultivation***
A constant temperature of 70oF must be maintained during germination. Sow onto the surface of a pot or tray cover with perlite. Place in a propagator with bottom heat, germination is very hard taking between ...
the_enlightened_one 31.01.2007 (10.02.2007)
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Advantages: good for an internal cleanse Disadvantages: none
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Advantages: None Disadvantages: Burns and tightens the skin
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Advantages: Soothing to the skin, promotes healing. Disadvantages: none
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AloeVera has fantastic healing properties for the skin. It comes from the aloe barbadensis plant. Scientists are not completely sure how it works but they do know that the gel contains gummy substances that form soothing natural emollients. It is rich in a chemical called bradykininase ( a painkiller) and it is also rich in anti-inflamatory compounds. It soothes itching, dilates blood vessels and increases blood flow, therefore promoting quicker healing.
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