| The aloe vera plant has
a long history of use for its healing properties. The plants large bladelike
leaves are the source of the Aloe gel. Aloe is available in both a topical and
oral (drinkable) forms. However, it has a very bitter taste that is difficult to
get people to drink. A recent study has shown that aloe vera may alter DNA
in a manner that is helpful for people with Cancer.
The inner chamber of the Aloe vera leaf is made up of the clear
pulp, which resembles slightly-melted lemon Jell-O. The pulp is believed
to contain the wound-healing agents. The Russians call these "biogenic
stimulators", they now have developed a process by where they can use
the leaf of the plant, which is also the strongest part of the plant, for
nutrients. It was not used as food before because of its strong purgative
qualities. It caused uncontrollable bowel spasms in its raw form. This
new processing has enabled the leaf to now be used nutritionally, but
without the accompanying strong laxative effect. This is now called Whole
Leaf Aloe. Whole Leaf Aloe is many times stronger in nutrients than the gel.
This product can be used very effectively for people in debilitated conditions.
It is very high in nutritive properties that are easily absorbed.
Aloe has a natural antidotal effect, neutralizing body toxins thus, reducing
arthritic pain caused by tissue toxicity.
Aloe Vera has been used widely in Holistic medicine in the treatment of the HIV
virus which is related to AIDS. It buffers the HIV virus from entering one
cell to the next, inhibiting the virus from moving throughout the body. The
effect is to stabilize the life force; thereby, contributing to balancing the
blood. It is believed to boost the immune system by balancing the pH of the
blood and also increases digestion and absorption.
As early as 1935, it was recommended to use Aloe Vera juice in treating certain
types of burns, such as third degree x-ray burns and more recently, it has
been advocated in treating atomic radiation burns.
Aloe Vera has properties for promoting the removal of dead skin and stimulating
the normal growth of living cells. During the healing process, it can stop pain
and reduce the chance of infection and scarring and is especially
beneficial for first and second degree thermal bums.
Aloe Vera is excellent for absorbing toxins and promoting growth of friendly
"good" colon bacteria which is required for good health and is thus
often used in colon cleansing products.
Aloe Vera is also known as:
Aloe barbadensis, A. vulgaris hybrids, A.
africana, A. ferox, A. perryi, A. spicata, Lily of the Desert, Burn plant
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