Medicinal Uses of Aloe VeraBefore getting into the medicinal uses of aloe vera...let's learn a little bit about the plant itself.
Aloe Vera is a short-stemmed succulent plant (that means that it stores water in its leaves, stems and roots, giving it a fat, fleshy appearance). It naturally grows in hot, dry climates, however, many people have great success growing aloe vera plants at home. Aloin is found in the yellow-green sap. Sap is produced when the outer leaves of the plant are cut. Aloin is an irritant. d The clear, gel-like substance produced when the inner leaf is cut or crushed is soothing and promotes healing. This substance is what provides many of the health benefits of aloe vera. If you don't have an aloe vere plant growing on your kitchen window or in your backyard, you can purchase Aloe Vera Gel to keep on hand. It is fabulous for burns and skin injuries that happen suddenly. As long as the aloin is removed, aloe vera is non-toxic and safe. The benefits of Aloe Vera Juice and Aloe Vera Softgels include the promotion of digestive healing and relief of certain digestive issues. 2 Aloe vera benefits us in many ways, but the most notable is its antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral properties. These properties make it particularly useful for wound and burn healing. 2
Do not take internally if pregnant or breastfeeding. If breastfeeding, do not use aloe-vera gel topically on cracked nipples. 6
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