Aloe Herb Information, Aloe benefit, side effects

Scientific Name: Aloe Vera syn A. barbadensis

Medicinal Uses of Aloe Herb

Use of the fresh gel is the only certain way to get the desired effects with maximum activity.

Aloe Herb is Considered analgesic, anesthetic, antibacterial.

Clear inner gel of leaves is used externally as skin healer, moisturizer and skin softner ; also for cuts, burns, insect bites and stings , bruises, acne, blemishes, welts, ulcerated skin conditions, eczema, sunburns, radiation burns, hemorrhoids, rectal itching, abrasions, psoriasis, ringworm, scar tissue, tumors, vaginitis, worms.

Aloe Herb is used for poison ivy (not as good as other remedies).

Aloe Herb is used after radiation treatment to minimize damage to skin.

Aloe Herb is used is useful for stomach disorders, ulcers, constipation, colitis, colon problems, infections, varicose veins, skin cancer, arthritis, anemia, fever, hair (to stimulate growth), heartburn, hiatal hernia, liver problems, menopause, obesity, tapeworm, TB, throat problems.

Aloe Herb is used as immune stimulant in extract form.

Gel may be helpful following frostbite as it may inhibit bradykinin (a pain producing agent) and hinder formation of thromboxane (substance detrimental to would healing in burns).

Tissue restorative.

Aloe Herb is used for skin cancer.

Aloe Herb is used in eye wash preparations. Experiments in eye drops being conducted to see if there is protection against ultra-violet sun rays.