Aloe - Medicinal Benefits and Uses

Latin description: Aloe vera also known as Aloe barbadensis.

Lesser known variety: Aloe ferox, source for cape aloe.

Parts to use: Leaves. Leaves yield juice, gel, and a dried leaf powder.

Chemical constituents of Aloe
Gel: Acetylated mannon, steroidal substances, amino acids, saponins, enzymes.
Outer leaf: anthraquinone glycosides.

Medicinal Uses and Benefits of Aloe

  • Considered analgesic, anesthetic, antibacterial.
  • Used for poison ivy (not as good as other remedies).
  • Used after radiation treatment to minimize damage to skin.
  • Use of the fresh gel is the only certain way to get the desired effects with maximum activity.
  • Useful for stomach disorders, ulcers, constipation, colitis, colon problems, infections, varicose veins, skin cancer, arthritis, anemia, fever, hair (to stimulate growth), heartburn, hiatal hernia, liver problems, menopause, obesity, tapeworm, TB, throat problems.
  • Used as immune stimulant in extract form.
  • Clear inner gel of leaves is used externally as skin healer, moisturizer and skin softner ; also for cuts, burns, insect bites and stings , bruises, acne, blemishes, welts, ulcerated skin conditions, eczema, sunburns, radiation burns, hemorrhoids, rectal itching, abrasions, psoriasis, ringworm, scar tissue, tumors, vaginitis, worms.
  • Used in eye wash preparations. Experiments in eye drops being conducted to see if there is protection against ultra-violet sun rays.
  • Gel may be helpful following frostbite as it may inhibit bradykinin (a pain producing agent) and hinder formation of thromboxane (substance detrimental to would healing in burns).
  • Tissue restorative.
  • Used for skin cancer.

Dosage
Gel: apply as needed.
Capsules: 2 capsules of outer leaf powder once or twice daily. Not for long term use.

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Medicinal uses and benefits of Aloe