Top Health Benefits of Aloe Vera: Natural Healing for Skin, Digestion

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Posted by Dianne (Houston, Tx) on 11/15/2009 6 posts
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I use the aloe vera on my face in the morning. It is a great moisturizer, is not greasy, and tightens the face as well. I cut about a 2" slice and then half it like an apple and rub the pulp on my face until there is no juice left in the pulp.

I have been trying to figure out how to make it into a juice, but haven't tried it yet. Now I will. It tastes so bitter, if I get it on my lips that I was afraid it would taste horrible. But I do believe it is a gift from the Gods, so I will try to juice it also.

Replied by Susan Cunningham
(Ma)
09/02/2018

Aloe is not bitter if you get the green off. The gel inside is clean tasting. If you cut off the side edges and then since down the peel and scoop out the gel with a spoon. As long as you get all of the green out there should be no bitterness. I put the gel in a blender with a little h2o to blend, then add more, I put the outer leaves in the fridge and use them to wipe over my face after I wash then throw away. Nothing is wasted. I live in New England and grow the Aloe inside in pots, I put the pots out in the summer. You don't need a big pot as the Aloe has a rizome root system. I have put my large Aloe in the cellar in the winter and in the spring there are new babies.

Don
(Mesa, Az)
05/26/2021
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We live in a 4-plex apartment, and about 6 years ago a neighbor planted a few Aloe Vera plants along the side of the building as she was moving away. I've never thought of using them for healing purposes, but after a major heart attack, (also 6 years ago), and a lot of heart meds, I've noticed problems with side effects of the meds. My biggest concern is keeping my blood thin enough to keep blood clots at bay, which was the cause of my heart attack.

I came across this site in my quest for natural cures, and decided to try out the Aloe Vera as a drink to lower my blood pressure. We've probably got 30 or 40 plants, so I cut off some leaves, peeled away the outer skin, and scooped out the "pulp" from inside. I then blended it with about 8 oz of pure water, held my breath, and drank some. To my surprise, Susan Cunningham is right. There is almost no taste in the pulp! Now I plan to drink it daily and also rub some on my skin. I rubbed some on my left leg and not my right. The difference in smoothness and softness was very apparent! I also plan on seeing how it works on my age spots and who knows??? I think the woman that left them may have given me a gift from God! I'm 71 now, and could use some help with my aging body. I'll see what happens!

Barbara
(Mesa AZ)
06/20/2021

Checking to see if you have notices any reduction of age spots by using aloe? Also, when you rubbed aloe on your one leg, how long did it take to notice smoothness and softness? Az sun and heat is sooo drying to the skin!!

Skin

Posted by Aseel Moughnieh (Tyre, Lebanon) on 04/07/2008
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I was suffering from acne scars , and severe red cheeks , now Ive been only drnking Aloe vera juice , and it did wonders , my face has a clear , compelxion , the scars are there but the redness minimized , I cant wait till it gets better!!

Tattoos

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Posted by Cocoandrico (Kingston, Ny, Usa) on 09/12/2011
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Tattooed skin can become scarred due to poor tattooing techniques or complications during the healing process. Using Aloe can reduce the severity of scars as well as the likelihood of infection and further skin damage. With regular use, the surface of the skin will become more even and better prepared for any touch-up work necessary.

Upper Respiratory Infections

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Posted by Ros (United States) on 03/18/2020
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I have used stabilized organic Aloe Vera powder for many years and believe it is the best IMMUNE support available. During these uncertain times I have doubled my dose to 2 tsp. daily. I used to have Upper Respiratory Infections (URI) every winter and since taking the Aloe I have only been ill 3 days in 18 years - usually when I ran out of product. I was recently able to persuade the laboratory who grow and process the Aloe to allow me to buy directly from them, so I am grateful to be able to help others with compromised immune systems. Roz

Replied by Roslyn
(Moore, OK)
12/23/2020

Roz (also my name too), can you tell me where you purchase this stabilized organic Aloe powder. Please and Thank you. I really need it for myself and my daughter.

Varieties of Medicinal Aloe Plants

Posted by Jolole (Beaconsfield, Tasmania, Australia) on 06/26/2013

I have spend many hours researching how to use aloe vera to support my health and in particular during cleansing periods. I am an organic home gardener and have some mature aloe plants in the garden. Also have my own limes and lemons. I was about to introduce a regular aloe vera smoothy in my diet, when I came across the warning by Fountainflower on 03/26/2010. Thank you Fountainflower, your feedback came absolutely at the right time for me. Having seen a chinese health practitioner a couple of years ago, I am aware that I too suffer from lack of digestive fire and the inability to digest my food properly. I still intend using aloe vera to help me clease but no longer than a week and will monitor progress carefully. Other people have also mentioned that aloe vera is not the only medicinal aloe. Aloe Ferox and Aloe Aborescens are just as good sources, whilst also beautiful ornamental flowering plants. The three varieties have nutrients in common but also have differences and worthwhile to do some research on this. To my delight I discoverd that I even had a big aborescens x ferox aloe in the garden and never knew its medicinal value. Blessings of good health and wellbeing to all.

Weaning

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Posted by Anna (Chula Vista, CA) on 02/22/2007
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If you are trying to wean your child, I have the perfect remedy, this works great, my 1 1/2 year old son was very hard to wean and I put Aloe Vera and it worked out great, and he didn't make a big fuss though. Try this. It works great!

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Posted by David (Anchorage, Ak, Usa) on 02/15/2013

If you want the least expensive option other than the fresh plant take a look at 200x aloe powder. There are companies that offer dehydrated 200x organic aloe powder that can be reconstituted. I suggest sourcing aloe from Australia and not China or Mexico (the 3 big producers). You must use the reconstituted aloe within 20 minutes or it will begin to ferment. So add your preservative or consume/apply immediately.

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Posted by Noelle (Minneapolis, Minnesota, Usa) on 08/30/2009

Does anyone know where I can get fresh Aloe Vera Leaf in the Minneapolis-St Paul area? I used to purchase it by the pound at Rainbow Foods on 26th Ave, but they no longer get it in. We have a fair sized Latino community; I've tried several of the Hispanic groceries along Lake Street, but they don't seem to have it either. I want to get the 14" size Aloe Leaf that cured Diane from Tampa son's allergies and leaky gut. Any suggestions?

Replied by Sara
(The Beach, Canada)
09/01/2009

buy the plant. take as much as you need by snipping that amount of the living plant. you can buy them at garden centers or florists.

Replied by Noelle
(Minneapolis, Minnesota, Usa)
09/06/2009

Hey, I got it, I got it. I found a regular supplier for Aloe Leaf by the pound. Cub Foods in Minneapolis at the Minnehaha Ave & East Lake St, and 60th Street & Nicollet Ave locations. And the piece I purchased was 26" long! Yippee!! Thanks for the suggestions, y'all -- Noelle in South Minneapolis.

Replied by Candice
(Chandler, Az)
01/11/2010

I am amazed at what I am reading about aloe vera, thank you everyone for posting! I just wanted to let everyone know that you can go to www.youtube.com and type in Aloe Vera in the search box and there are many videos showing how to cut it open, and other benefits. I noticed many people who kept asking how to cut it open and it is made simple by watching one of these videos. Good luck to everyone! I could not find any aloe vera leaves in my health food stores in the Phoenix area so I had to buy Whole Foods brand in a bottle. I will have to plant my own since I live in the desert! Have a healthy day!

Yeast Infections

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Posted by Rosie (La, Ca) on 02/20/2010
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A quick cure for yeast infections is to cut off a piece of aloe vera, remove the skin and insert it like a tampon. It burns, so it is difficult to keep there. Just putting some of the aloe vera gel on, also helps. You will have immediate relief, but keep doing it for atleast 3 days to prevent recurrence.

Replied by Loulou
(Warwick, Ny)
10/11/2016

Aloe Vera should be soaked for about 15 minutes before using. I saw this on Youtube and several other sites. You cut the pieces, soak them in water then proceed to cut it and extract the inner gelatinous section.

Supposedly there is a layer of protective ''latex'' between the outer skin and gel. When you cut aloe this latex seeps out and works to protect the exposed aloe gel. It can cause problems with digestion or irritation to the skin. Soaking it in water after cutting it in sections will allow the latex to seep out and then you rinse the pieces, discarding the water.

This is the same for many foods we consume like rice, legumes and oatmeal.... They have a ''poison'' as a way to protect themselves from insects and one needs to soak them, rinse it out and then cook it before consuming.

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Top Health Benefits of Aloe Vera: Natural Healing for Skin, Digestion