We Know: All About Aloe Where does Aloe come from? More than 240 species of Aloe Vera plants exist and are mostly found growing in Europe, Asia, North America, and Africa. The Aloe Vera plant is part of the Lily family though appears similar in appearance to the cactus. Aloe Barbadensis Miller is the most commonly used of the four Aloe species that contain healing properties. Natural Aloe gel includes 12 vitamins, 18 amino acids, 20 minerals, and 75 nutrients. How is Aloe ingested? Some Aloe based beverages combine juice from the plant with other plant extracts, herbs, and vitamins. More commonly, a salve is created by removing the leaf's outer skin and processing those leaves in a blender with 500 units of vitamin C powder per cup, which is then stored in the refrigerator. Others prefer to use Aloe gel directly from the plant itself by cutting open a leaf and applying the gel to the affected area. What are the benefits of Aloe? Aloe offers several health benefits, with the following being the most commonly used purposes: Skin healer. Aloe gel can help heal burns, redness, blisters, inflammation, swelling, wounds, and ulcers because it creates a natural protective skin over the affected area which allows the body to accelerate the healing process. Aloe helps relieve itchy skin caused by allergies or insect bites. It can also help to keep the skin look and feel younger, as well as control eczema and acne. Soothes the digestive tract. Because of the three anti-inflammatory fatty acids that Aloe contains, its juice can soothe digestive tract irritations, and provide relief to those suffering from peptic ulcers or colitis. Aloe aids in lymphatic circulation, liver, gall bladder, and kidney functions. Immune system boost. Though studies are ongoing, acemannan, which is an aloe compound, has been shown to help boost the body's immune system by increasing the number of T-lymphocyte cells in the body.
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