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Aloe Vera
Description: The aloe plant has historically been used for the treatment of cuts and burns. In many countries, the plant’s fronds are split open and the gel inside applied directly to injuries. Aloe’s various components act in several manners: as anti-inflammatories,1 antibacterials2 and diuretics. Aloe Vera juice appears to help lower blood sugar in Type 2 diabetes. 1 tablespoon twice daily appears highly effective in improving the effectiveness of blood sugar lowering medications.3 Clinical studies show that aloe is an excellent aid in the treatment of burns.4 Preliminary research suggests that aloe may also be effective in the treatment of ulcers.5

Natural Sources: Aloe vera is a plant. It has been extracted into gel, juice, and capsules.

Useful in treatment of: Burns, Constipation, diabetes, indigestion, sunburn, ulcers.

Recommended Dosage: Apply topically to burns three or more times daily, as often as needed to keep the skin from becoming too dry.
For constipation, take 50 to 200 mg daily.
For diabetes, take 300 ml aloe juice daily.
For ulcers, take 2 teaspoons (10 ml) three times daily.

Contraindications: None.

References:

1Penneys NS. Inhibition of arachidonic acid oxidation in vitro by vehicle components. Acta Derm Venerol Stockh 1981;62:59–61.
2Bruce W. Investigations of the antibacterial activity in the aloe. S Afr Med J 1967;41:984.
3Bunyapraphatsara N, Yongchaiyudha S, Rungpitarangsi V, Chokechaijaroenporn O. Antidiabetic activity of Aloe vera L juice II. Clinical trial in diabetes mellitus patients in combination with glibdenclamide. Phytomed 1996;3:245–48.
4Visuthikosol V, Choucheun B, et al. Effect of aloe vera to healing of burn wound: A clinical and histologic study. J Med Assoc Thai 1995;78:403–9.
5Blitz J, Smith J, Gerard J. Aloe vera gel in peptic ulcer therapy: Preliminary report. J Am Osteopathic Assoc 1963;62:731–35.
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