Background
Aloe Vera has been used for medicinal purposes in several cultures for centuries: Greece, Egypt, India, Mexico, Japan and China. Egyptian queens Nefertiti and Cleopatra used it as part of their regular beauty regimes. Alexander the Great, and Christopher Columbus used it to treat soldiers’ wounds.
ALOE VERA GEL – EXTERNAL USE ONLY
It soothes and promotes healing of inflamed skin, wounds, pre-melanoma and melanoma lesions, rashes, sunburns, burns, insect bites, bruising, itchiness, eczema, laser therapy, radiation burn, scars, psoriasis, acne, seborrhea, cold sores, genital herpes, hemorrhoid's/piles, skin fungus, athletes foot, restless legs, joint and muscle pains, tennis elbow, arthritis, lightens blemishes, clams scalp sensitivity and reduces thinning hair and believed to be effective on wrinkles. Uses are not limited to the above. Safe for use on adults, children, babies and animals.
Precautions: Do not use on raw open nappy rash or large area open wounds.
ALOE VERA JUICE - INTERNAL USES
It is important to note that the processes used ensure that only safe levels of Aloin / Latex (the laxative component of Aloe Vera leaf) are contained in our products.
Aloe Vera Nutritional Information
Aloe Vera is an incredible medicinal plant full of nutritional benefits.
Aloe Vera is high in vitamins and minerals such as A, C, E, folic acid, chlorine, B1, B2, B3 (niacin), B6. It is one of the few plants that contains vitamin B12. Some of the 20 minerals are calcium, magnesium, zink, chromium, selenium, sodium, iron, potassium, copper and manganese.
Aloe Vera is high in amino and fatty acids which are the building blocks of protein. It contains 18 – 20 amino acids which include the 8 essential ones. This plant has an impressive range of fatty acids including plant sterols, which are important fatty acids – HCL cholesterol (which lowers fats in the blood), campesterol and B-sitosterol which are helpful in reducing allergy symptoms and acid indigestion.
Aloe Vera is a well-known adaptogen which boosts the body’s natural ability to adapt to external changes and resist illness. This balances the body’s system, stimulating the defense and adaptive mechanisms of the body. This increases your ability to cope with stress (physical, emotional and environmental).
Uses
Aloe Vera is an anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, anti-viral, an immune booster and energy tonic. These properties facilitate the following: Soothes heartburn and acid reflux, assists with digestive tract irritations such as colitis, ulcers and irritable bowel syndrome, regulates bowl movement, cleansing stomach/liver/kidneys/spleen/bladder and colon, reduces inflammation for arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, bladder and kidney infections, assists the body whilst going through chemotherapy and radiation, acts as an anti-inflammatory for auto immune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, stimulates the immune system, Aloe Vera is also indicated for kidney and bladder infections, leg cramps, restless legs, scalp issues, skin health, stomach distress, vaginitis, vaginal douche, viruses, white blood cell production and general health tonic, natural blood thinner.
As with all treatments, you need to use consistently to ensure a positive outcome.
Internal use of Aloe Vera Juice is safe for adults and children over 12 years of age.
Precautions: Please see the "Precautions" page of our website if you are taking Aloe Vera Juice internally and are on medication.
