The Aloe family of plants includes over 200 varieties. Of these, it is the Aloe Barbadensis Miller (Aloe Vera) that has been of the most use to man.
A succulent plant with thick fleshy leaves which conceal an inner gel, it has been used for centuries to maintain health and enhance beauty. Flourishing in warm, dry climates, both the Greeks and the Egyptians valued it highly.
The aloe vera plant is known around the world for its medicinal uses. It looks like a cactus, but is actually classified as an herb. It is similar to a cactus, however, in that it has a thick rind on the outside, and the inside is made of mostly water. It is believed that it has been used for medical reasons in just about every civilization, dated back as far as 2200 b.c. Although it is widely used, no one can quite explain the wonderment of this medicinal plant.
Aloe vera contains twenty minerals, twelve vitamins, 20 amino acids, and over 200 active enzymes and polysaccharides that the body needs for health and well-being. All of these things contribute to the value of the plant, and make it very good for the human body.
Medically speaking, aloe vera has been known to help treat skin infections, cuts, and burns. It has also been used effectively in treating asthma, arthritis, gingivitis, constipation, muscle strains, bronchitis, obesity, anemia, insomnia, depression, and even for controlling the side effects of chemotherapy, diabetes, hepatitis, and multiple sclerosis. It has been known to help lower cholesterol levels. The use of aloe vera is recommended for treating and controlling acne. It is also recommended to take aloe internally before long trips to help prevent dehydration.
Aloe Vera gel is often thought as having one specific function: cooling and helping to heal sunburns. In fact, Aloe is an amazing plant with a wide ability to aid in the healing process, to protect, moisturize, and even extend life. It was used in ancient times for medicinal purposes, and its relevancy has not diminished today. Aloe’s usefulness continues to grow as scientists study its properties and possible applications.
We are the world’s largest growers and producers of Aloe Vera and have a patented stabilisation process, ensuring our aloe is essentially identical to the inner leaf gel. Freshness is therefore assured. Our aloe is also free from herbicides, pesticides, pasteurisation, freeze-drying and heat treatment.
The key to our success is that we don’t simply add a few drops of aloe vera to our products, we start with 100% inner gel and add just enough other ingredients as needed. Poor diet, stress, caffeine, over-processed foods etc. can all lead to less than tip-top health. Aloe, with its wealth of essential nutrients can help redress the balance.
Aloe Vera Benefits
Our pure Aloe Vera drinks are probably the best daily tonic known to man. They are meticulously tested to assure you of consistent effective benefits. Our Aloe Vera Gel is being clinically trialled at Morriston Hospital, Swansea in the treatment of IBS.
The aloe vera plant (also called Aloe barbadensis) is unique among plants for its importance in the cosmetics industry. Cosmetic products made with aloe vera are used to treat everything from dry and scaly skin to chapped lips and dermatitis.
