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    All About Aloe

    The leaves of an aloe plant contain a mucilaginous gel used topically to soothe burns and wounds and can be taken internally to alleviate various digestive complaints such as constipation and irritable bowels. Aloe is a laxative, with its active constituent being aloin. It may also help reduce blood sugar levels.


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    Fun Fact

    Native Americans called aloe "The Wand of Heaven" due to its many soothing benefits.

    Aloe Research

    Over 50 research articles have been catalogued on aloe. Most research found demonstrated skin and burn healing potential. There are also human studies showing aloe as a digestive aid that may also help with constipation and ulcers. In vitro studies show antimicrobial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer cell, and antioxidant actions. The plant may also help reduce cholesterol and blood sugar levels. Click the button below for a detailed review of research.

    Aloe Research

    Aloe Blog Articles

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    Essential Oil & Herb Travel Kit
    Lemon Balm / Aloe Cold Sore Lip Balm
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    Stop Those Prickly, Itchy, Red Hot Bumps – Herbs for a Heat Rash

    Aloe Herb


    Latin Name: Aloe barbadensis

    Family: Lillaceae

    Other Names

    • Other common names: aloe vera, medicine plant, burn plant
    • Other Latin names: Aloe indica, Aloe africana, aloe arborescens, Aloe chinensis, Aloe natalenis, Aloe frutescens, Aloe ucriae, Aloe flava, Aloe ferox, Aloe lanzae, Aloe vera, Aloe vulgaris, Aloe supralaevis, Aloe perryi, Aloe spicata

    Plant Description

    Aloe is a very common succulent plant whose leaves are filled with a watery green gel.  Its leaves are long, fat, and slightly spikey.  It grows in hot dry climates and is also a common indoor houseplant.

    Herb Description

    Gel from the leaves is used. Aloe gel texture is very gooey and sticky and can have a pungent smell and bitter taste.

    • ​Based on research with mice, it was calculated that 24 mg for a 60-kg adult per day was estimated to be the lowest-observed-adverse-effect level of aloe for a month. From: Kwack, S. J., Kim, K. B., & Lee, B. M. (2009). Estimation of tolerable upper intake level (UL) of active aloe. Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health, Part A, 72(21-22), 1455-1462.
    • ​Dosage - topically as needed. Ingested Extract: 5-10mL a day (www.achs.edu).

    Key Constituents

    Aloe is over 99% water and anthraquinone glycosides including aloin are its main active constituent. It also contains the following:

      • 25 - 50% Aloin / Barbaloin
      • Also includes:
        • Phytosterols
        • Chrysophanic acid
        • Essential oils
        • Mucilagse
        • Tannins
        • Vitamins
        • Minerals
        • Enzymes
        • Saponins
        • Polysaccharides/li>

    Aloe Recipes

    acne Acne Face Wash
    Aloe Cucumber Cooling Smoothie
    Aloe Slushy For Sun Burned Skin
    Essential Oil & Herb Travel Kit
    How to Make Aloe Infused Socks to Soothe Dry Feet
    Lemon Balm / Aloe Cold Sore Lip Balm
    Stop Those Prickly, Itchy, Red Hot Bumps – Herbs for a Heat Rash

    Therapeutic Uses

    acne Acne
    analgesic Analgesic / Pain
    anti-inflammatory Anti-inflammatory
    antimicrobial Antimicrobial
    Antioxidant
    antiviral Antiviral
    Common Cold Common Cold / Cough & Congestion / Respiratory
    Digestive Aid / Nausea / Constipation
    female health Female Health
    Hypoglycemic / Antidiabetic
    cinnamaldehyde Hypolipidemic / Cholesterol
    mouth cold sore Mouth Cold Sores
    Oral Health
    skin & wound health Skin and Wound Health
    Skin Burns
    sunscreen Sunscreen
    Weight Loss
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    Therapeutic Uses

    • Absorption Enhancement
    • Acne
    • Alteratives
    • Altitude Sickness
    • Analgesic / Pain
    • Anti-allergy / Anti-histamine
    • Anti-asthma
    • Anti-fungal
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    • Anti-itch
    • Anti-parasite
    • Anti-pyretic / Fever
    • Anti-smoking / Drug Addiction
    • Anti-snoring
    • Antibacterial
    • Antimicrobial
    • Antioxidant
    • Antiseptic
    • Antiviral
    • Anxiety / Mood / Anti-depressive
    • Aphrodisiac
    • Astringent
    • Athlete’s Foot
    • Cardiac Health / High Blood Pressure
    • Children’s Health
    • Cognition / Neuroprotective
    • Common Cold / Cough & Congestion / Respiratory
    • Dandruff
    • Digestive Aid / Nausea / Constipation
    • Female Health
    • Green Cleaning
    • Green Gardening
    • Hair Growth / Alopecia
    • Headache Relief
    • Hypoglycemic / Antidiabetic
    • Hypolipidemic / Cholesterol
    • Immunity
    • Insecticidal / Pesticidal
    • Insomnia / Sleep
    • Joint Pain / Arthritis
    • Male Health
    • Mouth Cold Sores
    • Oral Health
    • Osteoporosis
    • Preservative
    • Repellent
    • Sedative / Calming
    • Skin and Wound Health
    • Skin Burns
    • Stimulant / Improved Energy
    • Sunscreen
    • Urinary System / Diuretic / Liver
    • Weight Loss
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