Aloe Vera is just one of nature's wonders in her botanical kingdom. Today, just in the US, more than a third of all prescriptions contain botanical derivatives such as alkaloids, glycosides, steroids etc. Aloe Vera, in contrast to many other long forgotten medicinal plants, has retained a respected place in the professional medicine cabinet down through the ages.
Thousands sites on the Web dedicated to this supposedly "wonder plant", and at least a hundred aloe products, make it hard for all of us to choose Aloe Vera brand, gel, juice or other products. We recommend the Forever Living Products because:
- Out of 400 species of aloe plants, only one has been known for millenia for its magically soothing abilities—Aloe Barbadensis Miller
- Special harvesting and stabilization processes preserve aloe in its freshest form for maximum benefits
- 5,000-acre plantation in the Dominican Republic—the largest in the world
- Instead of relying on pesticides, we use goats and sheep to naturally control weeds and provide 100% natural fertilizer
- Our farmers harvest our aloe by hand. The leaves are processed within hours, so you get the pure, fresh aloe vera gel intact
- FL products are sold in 146 countries, 32 years in Aloe Vera business
- FLP employs respected scientists who are world leaders in product development
Grown throughout the tropics- and on window sills in cold areas—the thick, spiky, and fleshy leaves of aloe vera yield a cooling gel that makes an excellent treatment for minor burns and abrasions. Known in the United States as a ‘‘first aid plant,’’ it should be grown in every kitchen as a handy first aid remedy. Aloe vera has been prized as a medicine for several thousand years, and is now one of the most commonly used of all herbal remedies.
Aloe vera’s combination of potent healing and anti-inflammatory activity make it ideal for stimulating repair of damaged tissue.
For minor burns, first run the affected area under cold tap water for at least 10 minutes, then bathe in aloe vera gel or apply Aloe Gelly or Aloe First. As a rule, aloe vera is best not applied to open wounds.
Mouth and throat problems
Aloe vera makes an effective wash for all manner of problems occurring within the mouth. Dab the gel onto mouth ulcers or aching teeth.
Other uses
A different part of the leaf yields a latex and, taken internally, it has longstanding traditional use. A growing body of research indicates that aloe vera has a positive stimulant effect on the immune system. Many species of aloe vera are used in medicine; some of them are potentially toxic. Quality control is very important when considering taking aloe vera gel internally.
