Aloe vera barbardensis
 the Miracle Plant for your health

Aloe vera has been recognised as a significnt medicinal herb for more
than 3,000 years. The Egyptian Papyrus ebers and temple walls bear 
testament to the use of aloe to treat burns, skin ulcers and parasites.
Aloe was in such a demand by the 4th century B.C. that Aristotle urged
 Alexander the Great to conquer the east African island of Socotra, the
  sole location of aloe cultivation at the time. By 1673, England began
importing a steady supply of aloe from Barbados, which led to the
 plants’ species name of barbadensis.
Recent medical research and traditional remedies have often 
confirmed Aloe vera as a rich source of healing ingredients
which work synergistically enhancing one anothers’ effect.
These ingredients include vitamins, minerals, protein, enzymes
and animo acids.
  In summary, Aloevera extracts acts in 3 main ways-
  * As an anti-inflamatory agent
  * A a wound healer
  * As an anti-oxidant
  one or all of which may contribute to releiving a particular ailment
  Aloe Vera products:

The extract from the leaves of Aloe vera plant can be found
in many health and beauty products. Aloe vera juice can be
produced from either liquid or powdered Aloe, but aloe content
should have a minimum of 95% by volume. Natural juice of Aloe Vera
is good for those with allergies and for those who suffer from candida,
sore throat or mouth ulcer. The extracted juice also works well for
those who suffer from heartburn, artheristis, irritable bowel system,
peptic ulcers, high blood pressure.

Aloe vera gel is primarily used externally for skin conditions such as
acne, sunburn, psoriasis, cuts, bruises and stings. The pure gel is clear,
non-sticky, odourless, easily absorbed and can be used as often as
required without side-effects. Hence, aloe gel is widely used in the making 
of skin-care products such as moisturiser, soap, shampoo, skin cream as it
has a moisturising and softening effects and it can help reduce scares,
rejuvenate and heal the skin). Cleopatra owed her natual beauty to a facial
cream containing aloe. Aloe is a soothing emollient that stimulates circulation
 of the skin. 

In fact, with a natural pH of about 4.3, aloe is ideal for use on human skin,
which varies between a pH of 4 and 6.