Jan De Vries Aloe Vera Complex

Product Reference: 46415

Also Known As

Aloe barbadensis

Uses

Psoriasis

Description

Aloe vera has been used in wound healing for thousands of years. The Egyptians used it in 1,500 BC for skin problems and infections. The Greek physician Dioscorides recommended it externally for wounds, haemorrhoids, ulcers and hair loss. The plant has thick fleshy leaves that contain a clear gel and is easy to grow on the window sill.

How It Works

The plant contains anthraquinone glycosides, resins and polysacharrides. When taken internally, Aloe vera has a ‘cleansing' effect on the body, by virtue of its action on the digestive tract. This makes it useful for a number of skin conditions, especially psoriasis, where the process of internal detoxification is deemed by Naturopaths to be important. Scientific use of aloe in wound healing was first documented in 1935. Since then, there have been a number of studies showing its effectiveness as a treatment for burns and other wounds.

When To Avoid

Avoid during pregnancy. Aloe vera can have a laxative effect