Aloe Vera General Information
Since prehistoric times, the succulent Aloe plant has been used for the treatment of burns, wound infections, and other skin problems. This time honored trick remains useful today. All you have to do is cut off a leaf at its base, slice it open length wise, and apply as much gel as you want directly to your burn or cut. The thick gel will dry to form a natural bandage. Aloe has played a significant medicinal role for thousands of years. Egyptians, Assyrians, and Mediterranean peoples used the dried latex prmarily, but also the gel. In Egypt, Aloe was called "The Plant of Immortality" and was given as an offering at the funerals of Pharohs and used in the baths of Egyptian queens, Nefertiti and Cleopatra. Alexander the Great conquered Socotra Island, reportedly at the request of Aristotle, just to obtain Aloe. In the first century, the Greek physician Dioscorides used Aloe for mouth infections, sores, wounds and as a purgative. In the 17th century, records show that the East India Company frequently purchased Aloe from the king of Socotra. Today, Egyptians still hang an Aloe plant over the door of a new house to provide a long and fruitful life for its occupants. Chinese medicine uses Aloe to treat fungal diseases. Ayurvedic medicine uses it for stomach tumors, constipation, colic, skin disorders, amenorrhea, worm infestation , and infections. South Africa uses if for eye inflammations and syphilis. The most common uses of Aloe refer to the gel inside its cactus-like leaves.
Aloe Vera Uses & Scientific Evidence For
Aloe Vera is a medicine that the scientific community has not done the proper research it deserves. Aloe Vera has been used for a very long time. Aloe Vera has been used for such a wide variety of things, the parts used are the Aloe latex which is the sticky residue left over after the liquid from cut Aloe leaves has evaporated. Also the Aloe Vera extract is made by pulverizing the whole leaves of the plant and let us not forget the Aloe juice and gel made from the inner leaf (mostly used for minor cuts and burns). The Aloe Vera leaf contains more than 200 different items. Some of the items are, Vitamin C, E, Zinc, Polysaccharides,(a type of carbohydrate that stimulates skin growth and repair), amino acids, enzymes, essential oil, essential fatty acids (anti-inflammatory), glycoproteins (protein - carbohydrate compounds that speed the healing process by stopping pain and inflammation) and these are to name a few. Here is a list of some of the things Aloe Vera, either alone or with other ingredients, is used for in a medicinal way today:
Bacterial, Viral, Fungal and Parasitic Conditions - relieves symptoms of yeast infections, genital herpes, fungal infections, Epstein-Barr virus (chronic fatigue syndrome) Candida and Herpes simplex and zoster
Blood Conditions - assists hyperglycemis and blood circulation, hemorrhoids, lowers blood sugar in people with type2 (non-insulin-dependent) diabetes
Cardiovascular Conditions - relieves hypertension
Inflammatory Bowel Conditions - Aloe is used to help Crohn's disease, gastritis, ulcerative colitis
Female Conditions - Menstual cramps and irregularity, suppressed menses
Soothes Digestive Tract Irritation - Aloe Vera Juice help with colitis, duodenal ulcers, peptic ulcers
Immune System Conditions - allergic reactions, has immune-stimulating actions, strengthens the body's natural resistance
Liver Conditions - helps liver and gall bladder functions, helps hypercholesterolemia
Relives Arthritis
Assists Kidney Function
On the Outside Aloe Vera Gel - the gel is helpful on the skin for - abrasions, acne, boils, burns, bursitis, chafed & cracked skin, chafed nipples from breastfeeding, cuts and scratches, dandruff, dermatitis, hemorrhoids, inflamed eyes, insect bites, psoriasis, radiation burns, rashes, sprains, stings ulcers, varicose veins
Aloe Vera Dosage Information
Apply Aloe gel liberally to sunburn and other minor burns. In using Aloe ointment, follow label instructions. For internal use in the treatment of AIDS and other conditions, some authorities recommend a dose of Aloe standardized to provide 800 to 1600 mg of acemannan daily. Acemannan is a glyconutrient agaent (sugar) of Aloe Vera, studies confirm that it has significant value for bacterial, viral and fungal infections. Acemannan is a compound used to stimulate the immune system to be more effective in killing certain virusus, Aids being on of them. If using dry Aloe latex up to 1 tbl for 2-3/week to maintain regular bowel habits. Please as always follow the instructions/directions on the package or follow the instructions given by your Doctor/Health Care Professional.
Aloe Vera Safety & Interaction Information
There is no need to worry about over doing it, used on the skin Aloe is very safe. Be aware though, authoritiative herbal reference warns against internal use of Aloe by children as it could have laxatiev effects (not a warning for adults). If you have more than a superficial wound, you should see your Doctor about using a different salve, antibiotic, instead of Aloe. Also, there are many different types of Aloe plants, please be sure if you are using the raw plant, that you are using the Aloe Vera plant.
Drug Reactions - Hydrocortisone - Aloe Gel may increase the ability of hydrocortisone to reduce swelling. Please make sure you see your Doctor/Health Care Provider before using Aloe with this medicine.
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