Herbal Remedies ~ Aloe

Aloe Vera (Lily Family)

This herb is an anti-inflammatory, laxative, and immune stimulant. Traditionally, it has been useful for normalizing blood sugar, treating burns and wounds, cancer, constipation, Crohn's disease, diabetes, frostbite, as a hangover remedy, for soothing hemorrhoids, for softening kidney stones and healing ulcers.

It contains amino acids, calcium, folate, iron, magnesium, phosphorous, potassium and zinc; as well as vitamin A, C, and E.

The gel is applied topically. The juice is taken internally.

CAUTIONS: Not for internal use during pregnancy or in those suffering from diarrhea.

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