Succulent and tropical, Aloe Vera is one of nature's medicinal plants. It can be used internally and externally to treat numerous common ailments. The properties of the aloe vera plant include: antifungal, antiseptic, cooling, soothing, and cleansing, especially to the liver, stomach, spleen, kidneys and bladder. The ancient Greeks used the aloe and there are approximately 200 species of this cactus-like plant in Africa. It grows wild in Florida and makes a great household plant.The uses for aloe include: sunburn, cuts that are infected, ringworm, shingles, acne, wrinkles, burns, dry or itchy skin, insect bites, over exposure to x-ray, eczema, sore gums and candida or thrush. Many people take the juice of the aloe internally to aid in digestion, organ support and to treat irritable bowel syndrome. The juice can be purchased at any health food store or online. Lily of the Valley offers a wonderful organic Aloe Vera Juice that is preservative free. Aloe Vera juice can be used as part of your daily regime to keep your body healthy and strong. Caution should be used if you are pregnant as the aloe can cause laxative effects.
Aloe Vera is also utilized in cosmetics due to its healing effects on the skin. The versatility of the aloe vera plant has been known for centuries and is just another of nature's wonderful remedies for what ails you.
Be well!
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