Aloe vera juice: The magic potion

Aloe vera juice: The magic potion

Aloe (Aloe vera ) is an important and traditional medicinal plant belonging to the family Liliaceae. 
This is a hardy perennial tropical plant that can be cultivated in drought areas.


“Aloe, native to Africa, is also known as “lily of the desert”, the “plant of immortality”, and the “medicine plant”. The name was derived from the Arabic alloeh meaning “bitter” because of the bitter liquid found in the leaves. In 1500 B.C. Egyptians recorded use of the herbal plant in treating burns, infections and parasites. There are over 500 species of aloe growing in climates worldwide. Ancient Greeks, Arabs and Spaniards have used the plant throughout the millennia. African hunters still rub the gel on their bodies to reduce perspiration and their scent. Extensive research since the 1930’s has shown that the clear gel has a dramatic ability to heal wounds, ulcers and burns by putting a protective coating on the affected areas and speeding up the healing rate.”


A natural medicine for cancer, cholesterol, diabetes, inflammation, IBS, and other health conditions.

•   Halts the growth of cancer tumors.
•   Lowers high cholesterol.
•   Repairs “sludge blood” and reverses “sticky blood”.
•   Boosts the oxygenation of your blood.
•   Eases inflammation and soothes arthritis pain.
•   Protects the body from oxidative stress.
•   Prevents kidney stones and protects the body from oxalates in coffee and tea.
•   Alkalizes the body, helping to balance overly acidic dietary habits.
•   Cures ulcers, IBS, Crohn’s disease and other digestive disorders.
•   Reduces high blood pressure natural, by treating the cause, not just the symptoms.
•   Nourishes the body with minerals, vitamins, enzymes and glyconutrients.
•   Accelerates healing from physical burns and radiation burns.
•   Replaces dozens of first aid products, makes bandages and antibacterial sprays obsolete.
•   Halts colon cancer, heals the intestines and lubricates the digestive tract.
•   Ends constipation.
•   Stabilizes blood sugar and reduces triglycerides in diabetics.
•   Prevents and treats candida infections.
•   Protects the kidneys from disease.
•   Functions as nature’s own “sports drink” for electrolyte balance.
•   Boosts cardiovascular performance and physical endurance.
•   Speeds recovery from injury or physical exertion.
•   Hydrates the skin, accelerates skin repair

Fast Facts

1. Aloe Vera looks like a cactus but it isn’t – the plant is a member of the lily family which includes garlic and onion. 


2. Inside the leaf is a jelly-like substance. Early users of Aloe Vera discovered that when the jelly was applied to a wound, it would heal faster – a remarkable feat in a time, long before anti-biotic ointments, when the infection of a minor wound was often fatal. 


3.  Descriptions and instructions for twelve different recipes for the internal and external uses of Aloe Vera can be found in an Egyptian relic, the Eberpapyrus, dating to around 1,500 BC. By 400 BC, the properties of Aloe Vera was well accepted from China to India.


4. Aloe Vera has been used internally and externally for 4000 years to improve health and boost energy.


5. The Aloe gel contains over 75 nutrients, 20 minerals, 18 amino acids, and 12 vitamins, including B1, B2, B6, C, niacinamide, and choline. Aloe is about 96% water!


6.  It also maintains texture of hair strands and has properties to fight dandruff. Apply leaf pulp on scalp for an hour before hair wash. Its weekly use would bring dandruff under control.


7. Ointment prepared by mixing Aloe-gel, bee wax and olive oil or coconut oil is good remedy for skin burns, thermal burns, radiation burns, abrasions and skin irritations.


8. For acne, a mixture of Aloe gel and turmeric powder can be used as a face pack is used. Carrot juice should also be taken orally to cure acne problem.


9. Leaf juice mixed with sesame oil and boiled, makes a fine hair oil useful in curing sleeplessness.


10. Gel from leaves that is yellow-coloured viscous juice is used for treatment of gynaecological problem and menstrual disorders. It regulates menstruation, reduces premenstrual tension, painful menses and help women in menopausal period.


11. Aloe Vera helps in healthy growth of outermost layer of the skin and acts as a moisturiser. So, add cucumber with Aloe juice or pulp for moisturising your skin. It works as anti-wrinkle cream, leaving behind a glowing skin. It improves elasticity of skin and removes dryness.

Health Benefits