substances reported to occur in Aloe
Vera gel include polysaccharides containing glucose, mannose, tannins,
steroids, organic acids, antibiotic principles, glucuronic acid, enzymes,
(oxidase,catalase, and amylase), trace sugar, calcium oxalate, a protein
containing 18 amino acids, "wound healing hormones", biogenic
stimulators, sapoin, vitamins, and mineral: chloride, sulfate,
iron , calcium copper, sodium, potassium, manganese, magnesium,
silicon, and phosphatide esters.
The following ingredients found in
our Aloe Vera juice and gel are: Potassium Sorbate is used as a preservative to
counteract bacteria. Ascorbic Acid is an anti-oxidant, also known as Vitamin C.
Citric Acid
is used as a preservative. The gel has minute amount of Xanthan Gum
in order to provide that wonderful coating action.
Medicinal applications were made by
Dioscorides 2000 years ago for healing wounds, insomnia, ulcers, hemorrhoids,
itching, skin care, blemishes, mouth and gum diseases and the loss of hair.
It can be used for all sorts of
stomach and intestinal disorders, longevity, bladder and kidney infections and
also for prostatitis. The prevention of scars from wounds and the improvement
of the scalp and growth of hair have been the reason for the use of Aloe in
Java.
It has been said that in Japan the
story of the Aloe is unbelievable the use of Aloe to treat radiation burns. The
results showed complete healing in two months as compared to the untreated area
which was still not completely healed after four months.
Things you can do with Aloe Vera
To prevent bloating from gassy
foods, drink a glass of Aloe Vera juice after eating
To get rid of greasy build on roots
from styling products and conditioners, add a tablespoon of Aloe Vera gell to
your shampoo
Keep your cuticles soft by applying
Aloe Vera gel twice a day, this will also help your nails grow.
Add a cup of Aloe Vera to your bath
for softer skin.
To speed the healing of cold sore
and fever blisters, apply Aloe Vera gel twice a day