I have a huge aloe vera plant in my kitchen bay window. A few years ago, I thought it was a goner, but thankfully I didn’t throw it away. It has blossomed into a very hearty plant, and has gotten so big I’ve had to give several sections of it away.
Most of us think of aloe vera as a sunburn soother. Although it’s great for burns, it has many other health benefits as well (links go to scientific studies provided by Google Scholar):
- Aloe is antifungal
- Aloe is antiviral
- Aloe is antibacterial
- Aloe is an antioxidant
- Aloe is full of enzymes
- Aloe contains glyconutrients
- Aloe provides minerals and vitamins to the body
- Aloe is full of electrolytes
- Aloe hydrates the skin
- Aloe alkalizes and balances ph
- Aloe boosts the oxygen in your blood
- Aloe makes for great skin
- Aloe halts inflammation
- Aloe soothes arthritis pain
- Aloe protects the body from the effects of stress
- Aloe lowers blood sugar for diabetics
- Aloe efficiently brings oxygen to cells
- Aloe halts the growth of cancer tumors. Aloe contains acemannan, an immune system booster. Acemannan has also been proven to cure cancer by increasing the production of nitric oxide which shrinks cancer tumors.
- Aloe cures digestive disorders such as ulcers, Crohn’s, celiac, IBS
- Aloe prevents kidney stones
- Aloe accelerates healing from radiation burns
- Aloe stops colon cancer
- Aloe heals, soothes, and lubricates the intestinal tract
- Aloe ends constipation
- Aloe prevents candida infections
- Aloe cleanses the kidneys and protects them from disease
- Aloe lowers high cholesterol and triglycerides without the harmful effects statins provide.
- Aloe cures acid reflux and heartburn
I have been asked what I personally recommend, so have edited this post to add this:
For chronic conditions, I highly recommend Stockton Aloe. They provide the most quality aloe vera you can find, and is well worth the price. It’s truly the “meat” of the aloe.
I have also personally used and have had success with Lily of the Desert Aloe Vera Juice which is organic and has no preservatives.
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How do you use the aloe for all these things? Do you just rub it on your skin daily or swallow the gel or what? Or did i miss that part of the article?
It would depend on what you’re using it for.
The clinical studies would show a more exact application.
Drinking it via a juice or the gel would give you the internal benefits. The juice wouldn’t do as well for topical applications - the gel would be best for that.
I’m particularly interested in the part where it can cure celiac disease. My husband’s family suffers from severe gluten allergies, though I’m not sure if it’s true celiac.
Now I’m wondering if it’s safe to feed to babies. Research time!
Our naturopath recommended we give our then 4 month old son some aloe gel after the milk, to help clear up oral thrush. It worked.
Hi Lea,
This would make a great post for Wildcrafting Wednesday, I hope you’ll stop by and share it.
Thanks!
~ Kathy
It’s also great for making friends, as when your aloe has 5 or 6 baby aloes you need to give away…
Yes, I have given away more aloe than you can imagine!
Is it safe to drink while breastfeeding?
Yes!
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