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Aloe Vera Barbadensis

The Aloe Vera plant has been known and used for centuries for it's HEALTH, BEAUTY, MEDICINAL and SKIN CARE properties.

The Greeks scientists, 2000 years ago regarded Aloe Vera as the universal panacea.

The Egyptians called the Aloe "The PLANT of IMMORTALITY"

The American Indians called Aloe " The WAND of HEAVEN"

Today the common name is just "ALOE VERA" or "The BURN PLANT"

The ALOE VERA plant, a member of the Lily Family, is a succulent that closely resembles a cactus.
There are more than 200 species of Aloe Vera, but some are more nutritious and more effective medicinally than others
and "ALOE VERA BARBADENSIS" is the species that is most Beneficial.

Today many ancient tales of the healing powers of Aloe Vera are factual, rather than fanciful,
as modern medicine unlocks the secrets contained within the leaves.

The outside of the leaf is smooth and rubbery to touch and inside is the Aloe Vera "Gel" that is so highly regarded.
The gel appears to contain a "WOUND HORMONE" that accelerates the rates of healing of injured surfaces.
Scientists have found that the Aloe Vera "GEL" is a diverse mixture of ANTIBIOTIC, ASTRINGENT,
COAGULATING AGENT, PAIN INHIBITOR, CELL GROWTH STIMULATOR and SCAR INHIBITOR.

Although Scientists have not yet discovered all the secrets of why Aloe Vera works - they do realize that it is the
"Specific Mixture of the Ingredients" in Aloe Vera that is responsible for giving the plant it's wide range of healing powers.

The properties of Aloe Vera Gel, applied externally or taken internally, have been described in numerous scientific journals
and reveals that the Aloe Vera contains more than 70 Essential Ingredients including most Vitamins, Minerals, Enzymes,
Protein, Amino Acids and a recent study also discovered Vitamin B 12.

Taken internally, they report that Stabilised Aloe Vera Gel helped many ailments including -
Insomnia, Infection, Indigestion, Heartburn, Constipation, Haemorrhoids, Ulcers, Arthritis, - there are many more.

Used externally, many people attest to the effectiveness of Aloe Vera in helping to treat -
Burns, Sunburn, Scalds, Psoriasis, Eczema, Acne, Stings, Scrapes, Abrasions, Scalp Care, Sore Muscles,
Cold Sores, Bruises, Sprains, Arthritis - the list is endless.

Stabilised Aloe Vera Gel is now available in a wide range of Ladies and Gents Health and Skin care products such as -
Pure Aloe Vera Juice, Medicated Jelly, Medicated Cream, Heat Rub, Moisturiser,
hand and Body Lotion, Facial Cleansing Wash, Mini Lift Mask, etc.

Aloe Vera is Non Toxic - it is not a drug - it is not a medicine - and is not intended to replace any drugs or medicine
but documents and experiences show that when people use a product or drink the juice - for whatever reason,
Aloe Vera works.

Conditions Treated Naturopathically with Aloe Vera Products

ACNE - Cosmetic preparations such as soaps, cleansers, and moisturisers aid the treatment of the skin to decrease the severity of acne.
These need to be used in conjunction with a balanced diet, regular personal hygiene and fresh air and sunshine.

ABRASIONS - If a fresh leaf is available, rest this directly on the wound: it helps relieve the pain. The stabilised gel may also be used.
Apply frequently over the first 24 hours.

ACHES - Muscle aches and pains and other discomfort associated with joints respond well to an Aloe Vera massage cream.

ALLERGIES - Treat with the application of a fresh leaf if possible. This usually relieves the pain and reduces the swelling
in the case of jellyfish, bee, poison ivy etc. - which may cause severe allergic reactions, seek medical assistance.

ANIMAL FIRST AID - Vera is suitable on animals for similar conditions treated in humans.

ARTHRITIS - Relief is obtained from drinking two to four tablespoons of gel daily. Maintain treatment for at least two
months before considering whether it is beneficial or not. When the severe pain is arrested reduce the dose to half.

BURNS/SCALDS - All burns should be treated as potentially dangerous injuries. However, the immediate application of an
Aloe Vera leaf or gel will relieve the pain, reduce the chance of infection and lessen the danger of scarring. As all burns and
scalds induce shock in the victim any case of severe burns needs medical attention. In the case of sunburn, Aloe Vera products
will help reduce the harming effects of the sun if applied before sunbaking. They also relieve the pain and discomfort
of sunburn after exposure to the sun.

ATHLETIC INJURIES - the massage cream is especially effective in massaging muscles and joints in warm up exercises.
Several coaches of American football and baseball teams rely upon Aloe Vera products to maintain team fitness and treat
sports injuries, especially sprains, strains and tendonitis.

CUTS & WOUNDS - Immediate application of Aloe Vera gel will prevent infection and aid healing.

INJURIES DISORDERS - Taken internal the gel will relieve ulcers, colitis, constipation and other digestive disorders.

EYE AND EAR DISORDERS - Although delicate organs of the body, the eye and ear can be treated with drops
for immediate first aid. It is better to dilute the gel with half water to lessen the degree of smarting.

Eczematous Rashes and Psoriasis - Aloe Vera products are effective when taken internally as well as when applied to the
affected areas. Psoriasis may not be cured but it can be controlled.

Fungal Diseases - Aloe Vera is especially beneficial in the treatment of athlete's foot. It should be rubbed over the
affected area at least four times a day.

Haemorrhoids - Either a syringe containing the juice or an applicator containing the ointment can be inserted into the rectum
to relieve pain. Application can be as often as desired.

Hair and Scalp - Any product containing at least 70% Aloe Vera is beneficial to the good health of the hair and scalp.

Sinus - When inhaled through an inhaler Aloe Vera gel acts as a decongestant, although not as immediately as a antihistamine.

Skin Cancers - Regular application at least two to four times daily may arrest skin cancer.

Summary of conditions that can be treated Externally and/or Internally

Conditions that can be treated with External applications.
Skin Disorders - Burns, Scalds, Sunburn, Ulcers, Blisters, Diaper and Heat rash, Razor burns, Prickly heat, Windburn,
Abrasions, Insect stings and bites, Allergies associated with plants or insects, Dandruff, Eczema, Dermatitis, Impetigo,
Psoriasis, Body and bed sores, Cuts, Contusions, Lacerations, Chronic ulcers, Boils and Abscesses.

Oral Disorders - Cancer sores, Cold sores, Fever blisters, Minor sore throats, Mouth irritations, Denture sores,
Gingivitis, Mouth and Gum diseases.

Eye and Ear Disorders - Conjunctivitis, Sties, Corneal ulcers and Cataracts, Puncture wounds and infected pierced ears.

Conditions that can be treated with Internal applications.

Fungal Infections - Athlete's foot, Ringworm, Pruritus anivalvae, Balnea, Essential Pruritus, Vaginal yeast infections.

Athletic Injuries - Muscle cramps, Sprains, Strains, Bruises, Swelling, Soreness, Tendonitis and Bursitis.

Stomach Disorders - Indigestion, heartburn, Hyper-acidity, peptic and Duodenal Ulcers, Colitis, Haemorrhoids.

Kidney Disorders

Diabetes

Parasites - Pinworms and Thread worms.

Healing and Anti-aging Effects of Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera Health Benefits

Inside the aloe vera leaf is a thin, clear, jelly-like material that is famous as a skin salve.

Skin healing requires the increase of blood flow to the injured area, and aloe vera dilates capillaries,
which increases blood circulation and speeds healing. Aloe vera is an especially effective treament
in cases of frostbite. It helps heal all sores, from canker sores to bed sores, as well as burns, abrasions,
herpes lesions, hives, insect bites, stings, scalp itchiness, psoriasis, and sunburn pain. Wounds heal
more quickly, and infection and scaring is often prevented.

Aloe vera also protects our skin from exposure to ultra-violet radiation.
There are even claims that it can eliminate warts.

Aloe vera has amazing anti-inflammatory action in the digestive system.
It reduces heartburn, soothes peptic ulcers, eases constipation, and has
potential as a treament for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.

In our immune system, aloe vera juice can reduce tumor mass and inhibit metastasis (spreading) in
some types of cancer.

It has the ability to stimulate our immune capacity owing to its high content of
acemannan, the major carbohydrate in aloe leaves and gel. Acemannan may even mimic the function
of AZT, making it a treatment for aids patients. Aloe "shows preliminary signs of boosting aids
patients' immune systems and blocking the human immune-deficiency virus'spread without toxic
side effects. Aloe juice made from both the skin and gel of the plant can also reduce blood sugar
and triglyceride levels in diabetes mellitus patients.

Aloe Vera Health Nutrients

Aloe vera juice contains a wealth of vitamins, B1, B2, B3, B6, C, and choline, plus minerals,
calcium, chlorine, copper, germanium, iron, magnesium lactate, manganese, potassium, silicon,
sodium, and sulfer. But its uniqueness lies in its wealth of phytochemicals such as the organic acids
chrysophanic, salicylic, succinic, and uric, polysaccharides such as acemannen, enzymes such as
glutathione peroxidase, and various resins.

There is an extra bonus with aloe vera: you can grow it indoors.

No green thumb required. It is attractive and easy to maintain, and when you want to
try its magic, just break off a piece and rub the gel on your skin. Or, throw some
in your juice along with your favorite fruits. Aloe vera juice
is easy to add to your homemade smoothies or fresh squeezed juices.

Aloe Vera is a garden succulent well known as the first aid plant. It has been used medicinally since
ancient times. It is mentioned in early Egyptian writings as an effective treatment for infections, skin
ailments and constipation. Alexander the Great is said to have fought a war to obtain a supply of this
plant for his wounded soldiers. While there are over 200 species of Aloe, the Aloe Barbidensis is
perhaps the best known for its medicinal properties and is cultivated commercially for use in a
myriad of cosmetic products and for popular Aloe Juices that are rich in enzymes and effective
in treating digestive disorders.

Aloe cleans, soothes and heals, making it a popular ingredient in soothing preparations for cuts and
burns. It also contains antibiotic properties. It contains properties that promote the removal of
dead skin and stimulate the normal growth of living cells, which can stop pain and reduce the
chance of infection and scarring while helping the healing process.

The gel-like juice of the Aloe Vera is well known for its use for intestinal ailments and colon cleansing,
and reputedly can help restore the bowels to normal functioning. Modem clinical use of this gel began
in the 1930's with the successful treatment of x-ray and radium bums. Aloe Vera has maintained
its reputation for healing internal tissues damaged by radiation exposure, such as x-rays and radiation.

Aloe contains polysaccharides. Over the last two decades, Japanese scientists in particular have shown
that polysaccharides resemble natural parts of the cell walls of bacteria, and therefore can stimulate
an immune response in people. In Russia, extensive studies have shown the effectiveness of
Aloe Vera in removing toxins from the body and in acting as a nonspecific booster of the immune
system. Modern technology now offers Aloe Vera in a variety of forms, from the fresh juice to
an array of concentrates that make Aloe Vera convenient to use as a daily tonic.

PLANT-HEALTH BENEFITS FROM WONDER HERB

Most people are familiar with aloe vera as a lotion to relieve the pain from sunburn or insect bites.
However, there is a general lack of understanding about the smorgasbord of scientifically verified health
benefits, which are now attributed to this herb. The first mention of aloe vera as a medicine dates back
to 1700 BC and the subsequent 3700 years have seen the credits roll thick and fast. The legendary
Cleopatra supposedly bathed in the juices of the plant to maintain her youthful appearance.
Christopher Columbus stated, "Four vegetables are indispensable for the wellbeing of man:
Wheat, the grape, the olive and aloe. The first nourishes him, the second raises his spirit, the
third brings him harmony and the fourth cures him."

The poet Tennyson listed the same four indispensables in his poem ‘The Daisy’. Neither the intrepid
explorer nor the romantic poet could have envisioned just how important these four foods may
prove to be in the light of recent findings. The juice of juvenile wheat plants (wheat grass) is proving
a powerful, enzyme-packed antidote for diets dominated by ‘dead’, processed food. Grape seed
extract is now accepted as a leading player amongst the new-generation super-antioxidants.
Olive leaf extract is also building a strong reputation in disease management. However, aloe vera
has proven the star of the quartet. This humble herb can deliver a veritable ‘plant pharmacy’, with
recent research revealing over 200 biologically active compounds within the aloe medicine chest.

Some 250 human health problems have now been successfully targeted with the herb, along with
a similar number of animal ailments. Even the modern plague diseases like cancer, heart disease,
diabetes and HIV appear responsive to the health-boosting power of this botanical.

PLANT HEALTH OVERLOOKED

Despite the long history of this herb in human health, there is a surprising lack of research related
to the use of aloe vera to promote plant health. Alfalfa, yucca shidigera, neem and kelp are
arguably less credentialed botanicals in terms of their human / animal health benefits, and yet they
are proven performers in the plant-health arena. Alfalfa (lucerne) tea is a unique source of triacontanol -
one of the most powerful, natural plant growth stimulants. Yucca offers a steroidal saponin with
yield-building capacity. Neem leaves and oil from the neem kernels contain a range of non-toxic,
insecticidal and fungicidal compounds and kelp contains four hormones renowned for their plant
cell stimulation, along with highly effective chelating agents and broad-spectrum minerals.
Although there are obvious differences, it is valid to argue that a cell is a cell is a cell, particularly
in relation to botanicals and their effects at the cellular level. Biologically active compounds,
which stimulate or modify the behaviour and metabolism of our cells, can often have a marked
effect on microorganisms or plants. An analysis of the various compounds of aloe vera
should help to highlight the neglected agricultural potential of this unique succulent.

THE MAKEUP OF A PANACEA

Researchers are divided over which are the most important ‘actives’ in the aloe analysis. The
plant contains 22 amino acids required for human wellbeing. It contains ten vitamins, including a rare,
plant-derived source of B12. The mineral spectrum includes complexed forms of calcium,
phosphorus, and magnesium, but amino acids, vitamins and minerals are found in all plants,
and they could hardly account for the myriad benefits attributed to this herb. Aloe belongs
to the lily family, which also includes asparagus, onions, leeks and garlic. Garlic and onions
are both considered potent supplements. Garlic is a legendary preventative against colds
and flu. Although aloe contains some similar sulfur compounds, we must look beyond the
basics to explain the extraordinary.

The aloe plant contains over thirty enzymes, including lipase and oxidase. It could be argued
that enzymes are the missing link in the modern diet. 90% of us suffer digestive problems
(Zantac is the world’s biggest selling drug), and digestion is enzyme-dependent. However,
there are other fruits and vegetables that are ‘enzyme sinks’, including pineapples, paw paws
and sprouted grain and, although each of these has pharmaceutical qualities, they do not
begin to equate to the aloe phenomenon.

BEYOND THE BASICS

There are two forms of commercial aloe available - (1) products based on the inner gel of the leaf,
and (2) whole-leaf extractions, which also contain the outer part of the leaf, including the rind.
The outer leaf includes eleven anthraquinones, termed the aloin fraction. Aloin has an extremely
bitter flavour and is a renowned purgative. Liquid products derived from the whole leaf are
carbon-filtered to remove the majority of the aloin fraction. However, it is important that some
percentage of these aloins remain, as anthraquinones are amongst the most significant role
players in the aloe vera chemical complex. Aloins have a low molecular weight, and their small
size allows easy entry through tiny pores. The aloins contain aggressive biochemicals with
cytotoxic (cell-damaging) effect. It is this characteristic that explains the broad-spectrum
bactericidal, fungicidal and viricidal action, which has been highlighted so often in research papers.

Some of the susceptible pathogens include the bacteria associated with pneumonia,
food poisoning (E coli), blood infections, diarrhoea, skin infections and tuberculosis. Aloe
has been remarkably effective against the plague fungus responsible for systemic candida,
and it is equally productive in the treatment of fungal diseases of the skin. There is a curious
selectivity in the biocidal activity of the herb. In a paper published by Dr Jeffrey Bland
(from the Linus Pauling Institute of Science and Medicine), titled ‘The Effect of Orally
Consumed Aloe Vera Juice on Gastro-intestinal Function’, he describes increased
beneficial bacterial activity in the gut, while yeast counts diminished markedly. This
selectivity has particular import when considering the soil-life stimulating potential of aloe.

HORMONES PLAY A DUAL ROLE

Aloe vera contains two important plant hormones - gibberellins and auxins (indole acetic acid).
Both hormones have been credited with contributing to the accelerated healing which is a
feature of aloe application. This response is based on the capacity of these hormones to
stimulate cell replication. The plant growth stimulation and ‘rescue remedy’ qualities of kelp
are also related to the presence of gibberellins and auxins. This is a prime example of the
plant cell / human cell connection mentioned earlier. Aloe also contains saponins, which
have a proven capacity to stimulate plant growth. Aloins can also be antihelmitic
(worm killers), and they have been used to control intestinal worms in both humans
and animals. Saponins have proven effective in the control of snails.

Aloe vera also contains significant levels of salicylic acid (the active ingredient in aspirin),
which accounts for some of the herb’s pain-killing potential. Salicylic acid also plays a
role in aloe’s detoxifying, and cell-cleansing capacity.

PRINCIPLE ACTIONS IN THE HUMAN / ANIMAL RESPONSE

The numerous health benefits of aloe can be best explained within three different action categories -
(1) anti-inflammatory, (2) healing, and (3) immune system stimulation. Unfortunately we live in
a world where we are literally showered with toxins at every turn. Processed food contains
hundreds of chemical additives, and fresh food has a similar potential, depending on how it is grown.
Some form of pollution pervades most of the air we breathe and the water we drink. In this context,
our most valuable ally, in terms of a protracted, healthy life, is our immune system, which is
responsible for fighting off this onslaught. The well-researched capacity of aloe to stimulate the
immune system of both animals and humans is arguably its most important attribute. None of
the individual components of aloe can really explain the herb’s extraordinary immune-stimulating
potential, and it is now generally agreed that the whole is much greater than its individual parts.
However, there is one key component that appears to trigger and direct the synergy and
complex interrelations between the integral parts. This key player is a long-chain sugar, a
muco-polysaccharide called glucomannans.

THE POLYSACCHARIDE SYNERGIST

Aloe vera has an amazing chemical balance. Despite the obvious potency of the herb, there has
been no measurable toxicity in all research to date. It is without doubt one of the most effective,
broad-spectrum, non-toxic healers in history. It appears to be the perfect botanical complement
to the biological requirements of animals and humans, and this may yet extend to microbes and
plants (as we shall soon consider). The synergy is the keystone of the multi-faceted biological
activity but the ‘General in the Aloe Army’ - the conductor of this cell-changing symphony -
appears to be found amongst the five polysaccharides found in the plant. These long-chain sugars
include combinations of mannose and glucose, and the most active of these is glucomannans, a
muco-polysaccharide found in triple concentrations in the outer leaf and rind. It is no coincidence
that the therapeutic effects of the green-lipped muscle and shark cartilage are based on their
naturally occurring mucilaginous polysaccharides. Similarly, the active ingredients of immune
stimulants like echinacea and oriental mushrooms are also a function of their polysaccharides.

The immune-enhancing capacity of glucomannans (and the suite of interactions they trigger) may
be the main factor involved in the exciting, new aloe findings in relation to Aids and cancer, but
this is only part of the picture. A healthy immune system is the essence of wellbeing and happiness
for all of us. Aloe vera must surely take a deserved place at the helm of the quartet of key
benefactors listed by Columbus in 1495.

ALOE VERA IN AGRICULTURE

In all of the many hundreds of research papers on aloe vera, there is barely a reference
to the use of the herb in plant and soil management. There is a brief reference from a New
Zealand biodynamics consultant as to the fertiliser effect of aloe-based foliars and a mention
of increased potato yields when aloe leaves are placed in the row. My interest in aloe was
sparked during an interview with esteemed microbiologist Dr Elaine Ingham a couple of
years ago. Dr Ingham stated that aloe was one of the most powerful fungal stimulants with
which she had experimented. At the time, I was not aware of a cost-effective source of the
material, so we did not embark on any follow-up research. A few months following the
Elaine Ingham interview, we began to work with a large aloe vera producer and exporter.

In studying the unique agronomy of the succulent, I began to research the benefits of aloe.
In the process, I became fascinated with aloe’s massive human and animal health potential.
Most people are simply unaware of this potential, because it has never been widely
commercialised and promoted. There is little incentive for large-scale promotion when a
natural product cannot be patented and there is no opportunity to extract or synthesise a
single active ingredient when, in this case, there are so many components working in concert.
The byproducts of the neem tree have been similarly neglected and, in some sense, we all
suffer from this neglect.

When considering the principle ingredients and activity of the aloe plant, it seems obvious
to me that some of these components would logically play a beneficial role in plant and microbe
health. Kelp is the most widely productive of the botanicals currently used in agriculture,
and aloe contains a similar package of hormones, amino acids, minerals and polysaccharides.
However, it was the salicylic acid component that captured my attention. There is some
exciting research underway in Australia and elsewhere in relation to the stimulation of the
plant immune system to provide inherent protection from disease. In this research, there
is evidence that not only can the plant be stimulated to resist disease, it can actually be
boosted to fight off existing pathogens and to repair the damage! For the first time ever,
plants have been seen to fully recover from advanced cases of diseases like fusarium
and phytophthora. This immune response has been termed Systemic Activated Resistance
(SAR), and one of the most active ingredients in the research to date has been plant-derived salicylic acid!!!

While investigating the agricultural potential of aloe, I discovered that a ‘magic bullet’
style foliar fertiliser marketed in Queensland for years has aloe as the base ingredient.
When you consider the full package, the agricultural potential is quite compelling: Indole
acetic acid (IAA) and gibberellins are widely used plant growth stimulants in horticulture;
the aloin fraction of aloe has proven a selective pathogen-targeting microbicide;
polysaccharides are key ingredients in several successful foliar formulations; salicylic acid
is a proven immune booster; Vitamin B12 is widely promoted amongst sustainable
consultants; five of the other B-group vitamins found in aloe are used in hydroponics
as plant stimulants and saponins are acknowledged stimulants and cell detoxifiers.
After reviewing these facts in conjunction with rumours of successful aloe trials against
cane grubs and trials controlling ticks, mites, lice and buffalo fly in animals, we decided
it was time to conduct further research into aloe vera as a plant tonic.