ALOE VERA
Aloe ferox / Barbados Aloe, Cape Aloes / Curacao Aloes / Socotrine Aloes / West Indian Aloes / Zanzibar Aloes / Aloe Barbadensis / Aloe Scottrena / Aloe Capensis. A vulgaris Aloeaceae - Liliaceae Lily. Wild / Southern Africa and the West Indies.
N.B: Do not take Internally when Pregnant or Breastfeeding. N.B: Also a strong Laxative.
Main Use: For the Immune System, the Skin and Badly Ulcerated Wounds as it has the ability to penetrate the 7 Layers of the Skin. *Internally: The Juice is used by drinking 0.1 - 3grm - 20 to 50ml of the Juice for Conditions in the Small Intestine, the Stomach and the Colon by sipping slowly and can be combined with Slippery Elm Powder for a much better effect.
Actions: Anti - Inflammatory, anti - Microbial, anti - Thelmintic, Cholagogue, Demulcent, Depurative, Emmenagogue, Immune Stimulant, Purgative, Visceral Tonic, Vulnerary and Vermifuge. The Thick, Sappy Pulp has remarkable anti - Septic and healing properties and promotes the growth of healthy Skin. As a Mucopolysaccharide / MPS / long - chain sugar Molecules found naturally in every Cell in the Body, it penetrates the Cells of the injured Tissue to relieve pain and allows Toxins to flow out of the Cells more easily, while stimulating the Immune System. As an Anti - Inflammatory it dilates the Capillaries to increase the Blood Supply to the injured area and also has anti - Inflammatory Salicylates and an Enzyme that inhibits Bradykin that produces pain in the inflamed Tissue.
Constituents: Barbaloin, B - Sitoserol, Calcium, Campesterol, Chryssamic Acid, Cinnamic Acid, Cholesterol, Complex Carbohydrates, Eloetic Acid, Emodin, Folic Acid, Lupeol, Iron, Iso - Barbaloin, Magnesium, Nataloin, Phenol, Potassium, Protein, Resins, Salicyclic Acid, Socaloin, Sulfur, Urea Nitrogen, Vitamins, B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, Volatile Oil and Zinc.
Cultivation: Easy to grow. A fleshy spiny or prickly succulent plant from the Lily family of medium height that is evergreen, yet looks like a Cactus. Divide the baby plants at the base in the Spring, Summer or Autumn and allow to dry for two days before planting in pots then plant out when established in the full Sun in well - drained loamy soil. If it is too wet they may rot and the Plant also does not tolerate heavy Frost. Mealy Bug may effect plants, if so spray with non - toxic soapy water in the late afternoon.
Products: Cut off the Leaves at the base when needed and separate to create the Gel, Liquid and the Ointment. The Leaves can be up to 30cm in length and 25cm thick and collect the Gel without using any heat. N.B:*The Mucilaginous Gel turns to a liquid on exposure to air as it is 99% water and it is for Topical application Externally. *When the pure Gel is extracted and some juice from the rind leaks into it, it then becomes Laxative as well as healing. The *Gel properties are similar to the Juice, but are used Externally and applied directly to the Skin. The outside rind produces a *Bitter Yellow Juice that contains Cathartics and Purgatives and it therefore becomes Cathartic and Laxative when the whole Leaf, including the rind is used. Cream: 250gm Aqueous Cream and 100ml of Fresh Aloe Juice and mix well and put in jars. Lotion: 1/2 x litre of Milk, 1/2 x litre of Glycerine, 1/2 x litre of Methylated Spirits and 200ml of Fresh Aloe Vera Juice and shake well and keep in bottles. N.B: For a better smell use Vodka instead of Methylated Spirits. Ointment: 200gm Vaseline, 50gm Lanolin and 100ml of Fresh Aloe Juice and mix well and store in jars. Use only as much as required and the balance can be stored in a plastic wrap in the refrigerator.
Used to Treat: Abrasions: Increases the Blood flowing to areas of Burned Tissue, and it contains the Enzymes, Carboxypeptidase and Bradykininase to relieve pain, reduce inflammation and decrease redness and swelling, and is anti - Bacterial and anti - Fungal to prevent Infection. As an Analgesic it produces Salicylates like those in Aspirin and reduces the pain, and the Liquid can also be sprayed on.
Anal Fissures: Externally used to heal. Anti - Septic: contains 6 chemical agents. Bile: Stimulates.
Bites: it contains the Enzymes, Carboxypeptidase and Bradykininase to relieve pain, reduce Inflammation and decrease redness and swelling, and is anti - Bacterial and anti - Fungal to prevent Infection. As an Analgesic it produces Salicylates like those in Aspirin and reduces the pain and the Liquid can also be sprayed on.
Blood Clots: It inhibits some of the compounds that lead to Blood Clots being formed and that also reduce the movement of the White Blood Cells that need free movement to deal with Toxins.
Bowels: *Internally it is used for Colitis, Diverticulitis and other Inflammatory Conditions of the Small and Large Bowels. (Also has Laxative effects.)
Burns: increases the Blood flowing to areas of Burned Tissue, and it contains the Enzymes, Carboxypeptidase and Bradykininase to relieve pain, reduce inflammation and decrease redness and swelling, and is anti - Bacterial, anti - Fungal to prevent Infection. As an Analgesic it produces Salicylates like those in Aspirin and reduces the pain and the Liquid can also be sprayed on.
Bruises: increases the Blood flowing to areas of injured Tissue, and it contains the Enzymes, Carboxypeptidase and Bradykininase to relieve pain, reduce inflammation and decrease redness and swelling, and is anti - Bacterial and anti - Fungal to prevent Infection. As an Analgesic it produces Salicylates like those in Aspirin and reduces the pain and the Liquid can also be sprayed on.
Cuts: increases the Blood flowing to areas of injured Tissue, and it contains the Enzymes, Carboxypeptidase and Bradykininase to relieve pain, reduce inflammation and decrease redness and swelling, and is anti - Bacterial and anti - Fungal to prevent Infection. As an Analgesic it produces Salicylates like those in Aspirin and reduces the pain and the Liquid can also be sprayed on.
Colitis: used *Internally it forms a lining in the Colon to stop Toxic waste from re - entering the Body.
Constipation: contains Anthraquinones with Laxative properties. N.B: Use a High Fibre Diet or gentler herbs first. N.B: If used as a dried herb, and it is concentrated, for Constipation, be careful of excess as it could cause pain and griping and if so combine it with a more gentle Carminative herb.
Cystitis: combines with Propolis Tincture and with Marsh Mallow as a Demulcent. Dandruff: as an anti - Septic. Diabetes: For non - Insulin - dependents.
Digestive Tract Conditions: *Internally it is used for erosion from the top to the bottom, including Hiatus Hernia, Mild Gastritis, Stomach and Duodenal Ulcers. Take 20 to 50ml of the Pure Juice and this should be sipped slowly 2 - 3 times a day and can be combined with Slippery Elm Powder. For Acute Conditions and severe pain it is better to sip the tiniest amount of the Liquid and repeat every minute or two to have an ongoing trickle down the Digestive Tract to pass over the damaged area, especially those in the Oesophagus and Stomach.
Eczema: Face Mask: by combining a Raw Egg White and Aloe Gel and follow with a Moisturising treatment. Frostbite: to assist the Tissue to heal faster and have less morbidity.
Fungal Conditions: Combines with Propolis Tincture and with Marsh Mallow as a Demulcent.
Genitourinary Tract Conditions: Used to treat general Abrasion, Cystitis, Thrush and Vaginitis.
Haemorrhoids: *Externally used to heal as an Astringent and assists to heal Wounds and can be applied directly to the Anal area or drink a half - cup of Juice 3 x times a day until flare ups have cleared then a spoonful or two added to some Prune Juice. Hair: assists to tighten the outer layer on each strand of Hair making it smooth and better able to reflect light - shinier producing tangle free tresses.
Herpes: to inhibit their reproduction. H.I.V: contains Acemannan an Immune Stimulating compound that may be beneficial to inhibit the reproduction.
Infections: It is a general Immune System Stimulant for dealing with Infections throughout the Whole Body System.
Insect Bites: it contains the Enzymes, Carboxypeptidase and Bradykininase to relieve pain, reduce inflammation and decrease redness and swelling, and is anti - Bacterial and anti - Fungal to prevent Infection. Intestinal: elevates Nutrition by facilitating the absorption of water and Electrolytes.
Joints: lubricates. Lungs: assists to transfer Gas. Measles: to inhibit their reproduction. Menstruation - Suppressed: Mucous Membrane Conditions: Used Internally( See Digestive Tract Conditions above.)
Nervous System: settles. Pain: Will reduce quickly *Internally if combined with Slippery Elm Powder.
Parasites: *Internally it is used for Leaky Gut Conditions caused by Candida albicans and other such free - loaders. Also as part of a Worming Mix. Rashes - Allergic: acts as an anti - Histamine.
Rashes - Irritable: Contains the Enzymes, Carboxypeptidase and Bradykininase to relieve pain, reduce inflammation, decreases redness and swelling, and is anti - Bacterial and anti - Fungal to prevent Infection and the Liquid can also be sprayed on.
Rashes - Poison Ivy: assists to sooth and heal the rash of poisonous plants, and the Liquid can also be sprayed on. Scabies: contains Bradykininase to relieve the Itch and Irritation of the Rash and the Liquid can also be sprayed on.
Skin Conditions: effective in treating a variety including Radiation Burns as it assists to reduce the Inflammation and the Liquid can also be sprayed on. Skin: Soothing and Nourishing as it is a mild Exfoliant, removing dead Cells and Stimulates Cell regeneration.
Skin - Grazes: Contains Magnesium Lactate that inhibits Histamines and increases the Blood flowing to areas of Burned Tissue and it contains the Enzymes, Carboxypeptidase & Bradykininase to relieve pain. Reduces inflammation and decrease redness and swelling, and is Anti - Bacterial & Anti - Fungal to prevent Infection. As an Analgesic it produces Salicylates like those in Aspirin and reduces the pain and the Liquid can also be sprayed on.
Scalp Conditions: as an anti - Septic.
Skin - Eruptions: with straight pulp by snapping a leaf and apply directly as it increases the Blood flowing to areas of damaged Tissue, and it contains the Enzymes, Carboxypeptidase and Bradykininase to relieve pain, reduce inflammation and decrease redness and swelling, and is anti - Bacterial and anti - Fungal to prevent Infection. As an Analgesic it produces Salicylates like those in Aspirin and reduces the pain. Stings: it contains the Enzymes, Carboxypeptidase & Bradykininase to relieve pain, reduce inflammation and decrease redness and swelling, and is anti - Bacterial and anti - Fungal to prevent Infection.
Sunburn: apply to the painful area after showering then each day as required to stop the Skin from peeling and the pain and the Liquid can also be sprayed on.
Swelling: decreases and relieves pain and contains Magnesium Lactate an anti - Histamine to relieve Itching.
Tissue - Damage: As a mild Anti anti - Microbial and Vermifuge, it is not as strong as Garlic and Golden Seal, but aids the healing process and stimulates normal healthy Cellular Growth and Tissue reproduction and assist to restore normal Tissue structure.
Tissue - Scar: forming and assists Cuts and other Wounds to heal normally by applying the cool Soothing Gel directly. Toxins: Detoxifies and normalizes Metabolism.
Ulcers: Used *Internally, and *Externally. Viruses: protects each Cell in the Body from invasion by forming a protective barrier. Worms: the Dried Powder form is used as an Intestinal Purgative and Expellant.
Wounds: to heal *Internal and *External. As a Vasodilator it increases Capillary permeability and the beneficial flow of Blood increasing the Blood flowing to areas of damaged Tissue, and it contains the Enzymes, Carboxypeptidase and Bradykininase to relieve pain, reduce inflammation, decreases redness and swelling, anti - Bacterial and anti - Fungal to prevent Infection. As an Analgesic it produces Salicylates like those in Aspirin and reduces the pain and the Liquid can also be sprayed on.
Wrinkles: to lessen.
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