Aloe

Aloe Vera, Aloe barbadensis.

Aloe, Aloe Vera

Native to Africa, Aloe is also known as "lily of the desert", the "plant of immortality", and the "a substance used in managing discofort plant". The name was derived from the Arabic alloeh meaning "bitter" because of the bitter liquid found in the leaves. Recorded use of Aloe in treating burns, Problem created due to harmful organisms and parasites goes back as far as the Egyptians in about 1500 B.C. There are over 500 species of aloe growing worldwide. Ancient Greeks, Arabs and Spaniards have used the plant throughout the millennia. African hunters still rub the gel on their bodies as a deodorant/anti-perspirant.

Aloe is used today for the Favorable Effects the same conditions it has traditionally been used for. Those conditions include constipation as well as minor cuts and burns. In India, Aloe was also used as a remedy for intestinal Problem created due to harmful organisms and suppressed menses.

Wounds
An eroded sore in the inner lining of digestive tracks
Burns 
Problem due to narrowing of air passage
Diabetes

Extensive research since the 1930's has shown the clear gel produces dramatic benefits by putting up a protective layer over affected areas, speeding up the healing rate. The root of the aloe plant has also been used as a Favorable Effects for colic. As a food supplement, aloe is said to facilitate digestion, aid in blood and lymphatic circulation, and enhance the function of the liver, kidneys and gall bladder. Liquid health Favorable Effectss using aloe and other herbs have proven beneficial for the relief of colitis and peptic An eroded sore in the inner lining of digestive tracks. The oral administration of an extract of aloe Vera for 6 months produced good results in the Favorable Effects of Problem due to narrowing of air passage. The exception was the fact that the extract was not effective in patients dependent on corticosteroids. The results of experimental studies in rats and mice suggest that aloe Vera may be effective, both topically and internally, in the Favorable Effects of High blood sugar leg An eroded sore in the inner lining of digestive tracks, as well as exhibiting blood sugar-lowering effect in both normal and chemical induced High blood sugar mice. Aloe Vera has shown great promise as an anti-bacterial and anti-viral substance. Acemannan, present in aloe Vera, has shown encouraging results in the early Favorable Effects of the AIDS virus.

• externally on surgical wounds healing by second intention due to slower healing time (topically in human clinical Study)

Drug Interactions

• improves the hypoglycemic effect of glibenclamide when it is given to diabetes patients (PO in human clinical trial) due to its antihyperglycemic activity (PO in human clinical trial)

The aloe plant is about 96% water. The rest of it contains active ingredients, such as essential oil, amino acids, minerals, vitamins, enzymes and glycoproteins. The constituents that produce the cathartic laxative effects of aloe latex are known as anthraquinone glycosides. Aloe contains at least three anti-inflammatory fatty acids that are Enhanceful for the stomach, small intestine and colon. It naturally alkalizes digestive juices to Beneficial Effects over acidity - a common cause of indigestion. Acemannan is a newly discovered compound in aloe, which is being studied for its ability to strengthen the body's natural resistance. Results have indicated acemannan can boost the Defense mechanism of body.

A single 50 - 200 mg capsule may be taken once a day for a maximum of 10 days for the relief of constipation. For minor burns, the stabilized gel is applied to the affected area three to five times a day. The gel may be taken internally, using a dosage of 30ml, three times daily.

In rare cases, a person is found to be allergic to aloe. For most people, topical application of aloe is harmless. For some serious wounds and burns, aloe gel may actually impede the healing process. Laxative preparations, used for more than 10 days may aggravate constipation and cause dependency.