Aloe Vera
Introduction[Top] The other names for Aloe are elephant's gall, lily of the desert and burn plant. Use of Aloe vera dates back 6,000 years to Egypt, it was a burial gift for deceased pharaohs. It was also called plant of immortality and depicted on stone carvings What aloe is used for[Top]
How aloe is used[Top] A clear gel which comes from the Aloe leaves is used as a topical ointment. The gel that surrounds the green section of the leaf can be employed to produce a dried substance called latex juice which is taken orally. Science Says[Top] According to a review done of scientific literature, the researchers found that those patients who had aloe vera treatment healed on average nine days quicker than those who were not treated aloe. Preliminary evidence suggests that aloe might improve genital herpes symptoms and some skin conditions like psoriasis. One study discovered that aloe gel showed anti-inflammatory effects than a placebo gel or 1% hydrocortisone cream. Preliminary evidence suggests that aloe might improve genital herpes symptoms and some skin conditions like psoriasis. One study discovered that aloe gel showed anti-inflammatory effects than a placebo gel or 1% hydrocortisone cream or a placebo gel. Cautions and side effects[Top] The latex form of aloe should not be used by anyone who has inflammatory intestinal diseases like appendicitis, Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Pregnant women or women who breast feed should not use aloe latex. Back to natural healing home page
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