The Wonderful Healing Plant Aloe Vera

 Warning: Aloe contains latex and is not recommended for those who are latex sensitive.

 

 

Aloe Vera is a potent healing plant used by many cultures to heal the digestive system, cancer and so many diseases! For fresh aloe, grow this plant in your window.

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE AWESOME WONDERS OF ALOE?

 Alkalizes the Body

Many illnesses and discomforts in the body are cured by maintaining the proper PH balance of your body. Aloe is great for this.

 Detox

Aloe absorb­s tox­ins in the digestive tract. This will help with elim­i­na­tion of waste from your body and therefore, detox­ of your body.

Oxygenates the Blood and Improves Circulation

Aloe increases the availability of oxygen to the blood, revitalizing the health in every way. It is also known to lower cholesterol and improve circulation.

 Reduces Inflammation

Aloe Vera con­tains 12 sub­stances, includ­ing B-sisterole, which can help to slow down or inhibit inflam­ma­tion.  This may be able to help with painful joints and help improve joint flexibility. Reducing Inflammation is the key to reducing many pains and chronic systemic conditions.

Excellent Source of Vitamins and Minerals

Minerals in Aloe Vera include: cal­cium, mag­ne­sium, zinc, manganese, sele­nium, chromium, sodium, iron, potas­sium, cop­per . A,C,E, Folic Acid, B1,B2,B3,B6,B12 and  Choline. Its one of the few plant sources of B12

Boosts the Immune System

The poly­sac­cha­rides in aloe stim­u­late macrophages, which are the white blood cells of your immune sys­tem that fight against viruses. This is vital to every area of your health.  The high level of antioxidants in aloe also boost the immune system.

High in Amino Acids, Fatty Acids and Phytonutrients

Amino acids are the build­ing blocks of pro­tein. There are 22 amino acids that are nec­es­sary for the human body and it is said that 8 of these are essen­tial. Aloe has all of the essentials and many more.

Aloe Vera also includes many fatty acids. It con­tains three plant sterols, which are impor­tant fatty acids– HCL cho­les­terol, campes­terol, and B-sitosterol. All are help­ful in reduc­ing symp­toms of aller­gies and acid indi­ges­tion. Other fatty acids include myris­tic, palmitic, caprylic, linoleic, linolenic, oleic, and  stearic.

Its an Adaptogen

Aloe Vera is a well-known adap­to­gen. An adap­to­gen is some­thing that boosts the body’s nat­ural abil­ity to adapt to changes and resist disease. This helps you to cope with emo­tional, physical and envi­ron­men­tal stress (like pollution).

Digestion

Aloe heals the intestines and also kills parasites. It reduces gastrointestinal inflammation and heals ulcers.

For Beautiful Skin

Well known for treating burns and healing the skin, aloe aids to repair collagen and elastin, improving wrinkles and saggy skin. Handy note: everything that is good for collagen and the skin is also good for the joints and other soft tissue.

Its Antimicrobial, Antibiotic, Anti-parasitic, Antibacterial, Anti-fungal and Antiviral

This improves over all health as microbes, viruses, fungi etc constantly threaten to undermine health and vitality. These are a major concern for anyone who is trying to avoid or recover from chronic illness.

Weight Loss

Helping your diges­tion, and detox­i­fy­ing will pro­mot­e weight loss by speeding up the metabolism. As our toxic load is lightened, we will have more energy.

Dosage  would depend on what you are using it for. For a health boost, add a teaspoon now and then to your smoothie; for cancer and general detox use more for a time, Consult your doctor, or do some research for dosage.

Aloe Vera should be avoided if you have latex allergy (cross-reactive).