Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera is one of nature's miracle plants. The Food and Drug Administration has approved it for treatment of burns and minor skin problems. But its beneficial effects do not stop there. It can be used in a regular health program as well as in a First Aid Kit for emergencies. It is beneficial for the skin, blood system and the digestive tract. It can help to relieve chronic constipation, and is useful in cases of burns, abrasions, cuts, and insect bits. It can be used as a blood cleanser helping to remove toxic matter from the stomach liver, kidneys, spleen, bladder and colon. Some of its other benefits are relief from arthritis, helping bladder and kidney infections, constipation and insomnia. It has been very useful in radiation damage, scalding burns, open leg ulcers, scalp problems, rashes, peptic ulcers, age spots, athlete's foot, as well as hemorrhoids and bleeding piles. Its greatest attribute is the ability to prevent scar tissue as well as the removal of minor scars. It is very effective to use aloe Vera along with vitamin E for burns.

The vulnerary properties not only promote the healing of wounds but promote the removal of dead skin. They clean and soothe while healing. They help to alleviate pain and reduce the chance of infection and scarring while helping the healing process. It contains enzymes, saponins, hormones and amino acids which are absorbed through the skin. Experiments have shown that aloe Vera is useful on radiation burns and has been found very effective in healing, relieving pain and itching. It helped to keep down keratosis and ulceration which slows down any possible chance of malignancy.

Aloe Vera contains substances called uronic acids that are natural detoxificants may take part in the healing process by stripping toxic materials of their harmful effects. The enzyme action has the ability to penetrate tissue, break them down and destroy them which helps to hasten the healing process and enhance normal cell proliferation.

Aloe Vera activates the functions of the liver. The liver has the job of changing nutrients into products that the cells in the body can utilize. When problems arise because of interference with constipation or toxic build up of undigested fat and proteins that get into the blood stream and cause deposits and other health problems, the use of aloe Vera activates the functions of the liver in a natural and normal manner. This helps the toxins to be dissolved, and the proteins and fats to be utilized.

Vitamin and Mineral Content: Aloe Vera is rich in amino acids that construct proteins in the body, and it also contains enzymes essential to health. It contains POTASSIUM which stimulates the kidney to dispose of body wastes, and also aids in heart rhythm. The CALCIUM helps blood clotting, activates enzymes and regulates the fluid passages throughout cellular walls. The SODIUM content combines with POTASSIUM to help maintain a favorable acid and a normal water level balance. MANGANESE in aloe Vera is necessary for good enzyme function to helps in the digestion of food. The MAGNESIUM provides a deterrent against kidney stones. The IRON helps to form rich red blood cells. Aloe Vera is rich in vitamin C which promotes healthy blood vessels, protects against infections, and promotes normal adrenal function and glandular activity.

Aloe Vera is a complex plant with vital proteins, vitamins, and minerals but especially a composite of numerous biologically active ingredients. The salicylic acid, magnesium and fatty acid combination seems to work directly on burns in an aspirin-like analgesic effect. This way it helps stop the pain fast. We know that in severe burns there is a quick loss of protein and amino acids, and these are needed to help the healing process. Aloe vera helps by supplying amino acids and nucleic acids to the burned area. The aloe vera gel helps prevent dryness that often accompanies burn tissues.

The chemical makeup of aloe vera has the ability to penetrate into the skin rapidly which carries the needed nutrients to the living cells of the epidermis. Aloe vera is a safe plant unlike many prescription drugs. When scientists have isolated some of the active ingredients in aloe vera, and tested them individually, they have found that none of them alone can give the benefits that the whole plant can. It takes the synergistic effect of the whole ingredients of aloe vera to reap the beneficial effects. The Creator of the aloe vera plant certainly knew what He was doing when He created this wonderful First Aid Plant.

Aloe Vera Useful Hints
Acne - Also for blemishes and pimples. Smooth on face, let dry for twenty minutes and wash off with warm water. Do it two or three times a day.
Antibiotic - Heals cuts, wounds, burns.
Assimilation - Helps food digestion and assimilation when used with meals.
Athletes Feet - Use daily after bath to prevent fungus growth and odor.
Baldness. Gel rubbed into scalp, left over night, may stimulate hair growth.
Bites - Take along camping and use to prevent bites. Apply to leg and arms, very soothing and will stop the itching.
Boils and Abscesses.
Burns - Sunburns and thermal burns. Relieves pain, stops swelling and prevents blistering.
Corns & Calluses - Softens and helps to remove corns and calluses.
Cosmetic - Use daily on face, helps to tighten sagging facial skin.
Dental - Use after dental work to help pain and inflammation as well as infections.
Dysentery - Use added to barley water to soothe the bowels and stop dysentery.
Feet - Soak feet in hot water with added aloe vera. Soothes aches and pains.
Headaches - Apply to temples, forehead and scalp to relieve pain.
Inflammation. Use on painful joints and take internally for the relief of symptoms of arthritis
Itching - Stops itching within minutes.
Liver Activator - Helps to secrete more bile and digest proteins and fat.
Poison Ivy and Oak - Helps soothe and keeps it from spreading.
Rashes and Diaper rash.
Ringworm - Used as a treatment on skin for healing ringworm.
Scalp - Cleansing and helps to stimulate hair growth. Warts - Use daily to dissolve warts.
Water - Add a tablespoon to a gallon of water to remove the taste of chlorine and f1ouride. Give a fresh spring taste to water. It is claimed that water can be purified and rid of f1ourides and additives by putting cut aloe vera Ieaf in the water and let it sit overnight.
Worms - For tapeworms use internally to clean the bowels.
Wrinkles - Use around eyes and mouth to prevent cracks and wrinkles.

Could Also help the Following:

Aloe Vera Juice (32 oz)

Aloe Vera Juice, Whole Leaf (32 oz)

Aloe Vera (64 freeze-dried capsules)

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