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Herbs ~ Aloe Vera (barbadensis) (vulgaris)
Since the reign of Cleopatra, the cool, soothing gel from inside the leaf of the aloe vera plant has been gently applied to the skin to treat burns and minor wounds. this clear gel is also the basis of aloe vera juice, which can calm digestive complaints.
| COMMON USES |
WHAT IT IS |
FOUND IN HERBALIFE PRODUCTS
| Applied topically
- Heals minor burns (including sunburn), cuts and abrasions, insect bites and stings, welts, small skin ulcers, and frostbite.
- Relieves the itch of shingles (herpes zoster).
- May help clear up warts.
Taken Internally
- Soothesulcers, heartburn, and other digestive complaints.
| A succulent in the Lily family, aloe vera has flashy leaves that provide a gel widely used as a topical treatment for skin problems - a practice dating back to at least 1500 B.C., when Egyptian healers described it in their treatises. The plant is native to the Cape of Good Hope and grows wild in much of Africa and Madagascar; commercial growers cultivate it in the Caribbean, the Mediterranean, Japan, and the United States.
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| FORMS |
WHAT IT DOES |
LATEST FINDINGS
| - Cream/Ointment
- Fresh herb/Gel
- Liquid
- Capsule
- Softgel
| Scientist aren't exactly sure how aloe vera works, but they have identified many of its active ingredients. Rich in anti-inflammatory substances, the gel contains a gummy material that acts as a soothing emollient, as well as bradykininase, a compound that helps treat pain and reduce swelling, and magnesium lactate, which quells itching. Aloe vera also dilates the tiny blood vessels known as capillaries, allowing more blood to get to an injury and thus speeding up the healing process. In addition, some studies show that it destroys, or at least inhibits, a number of bacteria, viruses, and fungi.
| Add another potential use for aloe vera gel: treating the inflammatory skin condition psoriasis. A study of 60people with long-standing psoriasis found that applying aloe to skin lesions three times a day for eight months led to significant improvement in 83%of the patients, versus only 6% in those who used a placebo. |
| CAUTION! |
MAJOR BENEFITS |
DID YOU KNOW
| - Don't confuse aloe vera with the bitter yellow aloe latex, which is sold as a laxative and can cause severe cramping and diarrhea. Pregnant or breast-feeding women in particular should avoid aloe latex.
- Reminder: If you have a medical condition, talk to your doctor before taking supplements.
| Aloe vera gel is particularly helpful when applied to damaged skin. It aids in the healing of first-degree burns, sunburn, minor skin wounds, and even painful shingles by relieving pain and reducing itching. The gel also provides an airproof moisturizing barrier, so that wounds do not dry out. furthermore, aloe vera's capillary-dilating properties increase blood circulation, speeding the regeneration of skin and relieving mild cases of frostbite. The gel's antiviral effects may promote the healing of warts as well. Though effective against minor cuts and abrasions, aloe vera may not be a good choice for more serious, infected wounds. In a study of 21 women in a Los Angeles hospital whose cesarean-section wounds had become infected, applying aloe vera gel actually increased the length of time - from 53 to 83 days -it took for the wounds to heal.
| Aloe vera makes a soothing bath, which is especially helpful for sunburn. Just add a cup or two of the juice to a tub of lukewarm water. |
| POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS |
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS |
GUIDELINES FOR USE
| | Topical aloe vera is very safe. In rare cases, some people get a mild, allergic skin reaction with itching or rash; simply discontinue use. aloe vera juice, however, may contain small amounts of the laxative ingredient in aloe latex because of poor processing. If you experience cramping, diarrhea, or loose stools, stop taking the juice immediately and replace it with a new supply. Never take aloe vera juice if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
| Aloe vera gel is also used to make a juice that may be taken internally for inflammatory digestive disorders, including ulcers and heartburn. However, there's very little research on its internal use. In Japan, purified aloe vera compounds have been found to inhibit stomach secretions and lesions. In one study, aloe vera juice cured 17 of 18 patients with peptic ulcers, but, unfortunately, there was no comparison group taking a placebo. A U.S. commercial lab is currently conducting trials with an aloe-derived compound as a treatment for people with ulcerative colitits-a common type of inflammatory bowel disease. Other studies are exploring aloe vera's effectiveness as a possible antiviral and immune-boosting agent for people with AIDS; as a treatment for leukemia and other types of cancer; and as a therapy to help those with diabetes manage the demands of their disease.
| Topically, aloe vera gel can be applied repeatedly, especially in the case of burns. Just rub it on the affected area, let it dry, and reapply when needed. Fresh gel from a live leaf is the most potent-and economical-form of the herb. if you have an aloe vera plant, cut off several inches from a leaf, then slice the cutting lengthwise. spread the gel found in the center onto the affected area. For internal use, take aloe vera juice between meals. another form of aloe called aloe latex, a yellow extract from the inner leaf, is a powerful laxative and should be used only sparingly under a doctor's care.
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