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Aloe Aloe

(also referred to as...)

Aloe Vera, Aloes, Aloes Barbaddes, Cape Aides

Latin Name: Aloe Vera

Family: Liliaceae

 
Description

Aloe is a plant that grows wild in the vast African desert. It has now been widely naturalized and can be easily grown as a house plant.

The Aloe plant contains two medicinal substances. Aloe juice is collected by cutting the base of the leaves, while aloe gel is obtained by breaking off a piece of leaf.

 

Ailments / Situations Where Used

Aloe juice is a powerful cathartic (an agent that removes morbid matter from the liver, gall, and alimentary canal), and is very stimulating to the large intestine. It is often combined with other agents for constipation and is used for upset stomach.

The gel is used topically on burns, cuts, and wounds, and is one of the best Aloes to encourage skin regeneration.


 

Source

Leaves, juice, and gel from leaves.


 

Preparations

Fresh:  The plant can be grown very easily, and the leaves used any time.

Juice:  Aloe Vera juice can be purchased at local health food shops and used according to instructions.


 

Contraindications / Precautions / Warnings

Aloe juice should not be used during pregnancy.

Chronic aloe use or misuse can result in potassium depletion.


 

Ailment / Situation Listing

 

Burns

Constipation

Cuts

Flatulence

Upset Stomach

Wounds

 


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