One of the most popular and widely used plants for herbal medicine, throughout the world, aloe vera has been used for it's amazing healing properties, most commonly used in the form of aloe vera gel which is the clear, jelly-like inner part of the lead. Aloe vera is commonly used for skin ailments including burns, eczema, diabetes, digestive health, asthma and more!
Key Components:
Anthraquinones (including: Aloin (both Nataloins and Barbaloins) and Emodin)
Volatile oil
Auxin & Gibberellins
Acemannan
Fatty Acids (Cholesterol, Campesterol, Beta-sisosterol, Lupeol)
Hormones (Auxins and Gibberellins)
Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Vitamin B1, B2, B3, B6, B9, B12
Vitamin E
Choline
Enzymes (Alkaline phosphatase, Aliiase, Amylase, Cellulase, Lipase Cellulase, Catalase, Carboxypeptidase, Bradykinase, Peroxidase)
Polysaccharides,
Minerals: Calcium, Selenium, Iron, Copper, Chromium, Manganese, Magnesium, Potassium, Sodium, and Zinc.
Benefits of aloe vera include:
Soothes & heals rashes and skin irritations
Heals cold sores
Helps soothe and heal stomach ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome and colitis
Improves memory
Improves cognitive function and brain health
Relieves coughs
reduces muscle and joint pain
Restores hair and scalp health
Improves constipation
Soothes & heals burns
Improves respiratory health
High in antioxidants
Improves skin health
Improves depression, stress & anxiety
Reduces inflammation
Boosts and strengthens the immune system
Improves digestive health
Reduces arthritic, gout, bursitis, neuritis and sciatica pain
Treats diabetes
Treats cold and flu
Heals wounds
Improves headaches & migraines
Improves oral health
Balances blood sugar
Assists with weight maintenance
Reduces high cholesterol
Improves asthma
Increases energy
Improves cardiovascular health
Improves sperm count and motility
Heals acne, eczema, dermatitis & psoriasis
Improves sexual hormone
Improves liver, heart bone and spleen health
Improves overall health
Treats & prevents cancer
Improves fertility in both men and women
If you cannot find fresh aloe vera the below products are useful additions to your herbal apothecary.
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Whenever possible, purchase organic, non irradiated, wildcrafted herbs.
Always consult your health care provider before starting any new supplements or herbs