Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera Miracle Cure-All ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ *****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 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 ... more

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 plant is a perennial evergreen. It originates from the Arabian peninsula and northern Africa but now grows in southern Texas and along the Venezuela ... more

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 water it when the soil drys up, about once a month for the 2 in my kitchen. We first discovered the aloe vera pant wholst on holiday, my dad and ... more

Warning: This opinion contains some very personal and embarrassing problems that some readers may find 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 iron. Amino Acids: Humans require 22 amino acids ... more

Last week when I was at work, two of the salesman were having a 'heated discussion' (argument!) about whether 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 are listed below. Blood circulation - a ... more