Description

Overview

• Aloe is a cactus-like plant that grows in hot, dry climates.
• In the United States, aloe is grown in Florida, Texas, and Arizona.
• Aloe produces gel and latex, which are used for medicines.
• Aloe gel is clear.
• jelly-like substance found in the inner part of the aloe plant leaf. Aloe latex comes from just under the plant’s skin and is black and yellow in color.
• Some aloe products are made from the whole crushed leaf, so they contain both gel and latex.
• The aloe that is mentioned in the Bible is an unrelated fragrant wood used as incense.

Benefits:

• Activates white blood cells in the body to help fight viral and bacterial infections.
• Has been shown to reduce blood sugar levels in diabetics by as much as 48%.
• When taken orally, it can be used as a laxative and purgative.
• When used internally, can also be a remedy for many other ailments such as coughs, wounds, ulcers, gastritis, diabetes, headaches, arthritis, and immune-system deficiencies.
• Known for improving kidney, gallbladder, and liver functions as well as helping with blood circulation.
• Has been used as a medicine for centuries to treat sunburns, scrapes, cuts, rashes, and dry skin.
• Helps to treat acne and rosacea, and also to remove stretch marks after pregnancy.
• Helps to stimulate the creation of collagen and elastin which prevent aging of the skin.
• Soothes and helps reduce irritation in the digestive tract.
• From irritable bowel syndrome to colitis or constipation, aloe vera powder helps to make food and other supplements more bioavailable to your body.