Aloe Vera Leaves

Common Name: Aloe Vera

Scientific Name: Aloe barbadenis

Uses:

• Gel - Apply directly to burns, minor cuts and scrapes
• Gel - Insect bites, eczema, poison ivy, frostbite, fungal infections
• Juice – Colitis, Ulcers, Constipation
• Juice – Laxative, Expel worms
• Juice – low doses, stimulate appetite

Notes:  

Caution:

• High doses can cause intestinal cramps
• Internal use avoided in Pregnant/breastfeeding

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Character: Cold. Wet. Mucilage.

Constituents: Anthraquionones, glycosides, resins, polysaccharides, sterols, gelonins,                              chromones.

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Native: Africa

Type: Succulent

Light/Soil: Full Sun, Part Shade. Well-draining soil.

Propagate: Divide pups in Spring.

Grow: Water regularly.

Harvest: Cut leaves as needed.

Preserve: No known methods.

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