Herbal View: Aloe Vera, Intro
I have to admit, aloe or aloe vera, is not one of the plants or herbs that I would call beautiful. It is part of the lily family, but of all the lilies I’ve had in my flower beds, aloe looks nothing...
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Last week, we discussed how aloe is best used FRESH and/or without additives! And SO wonderful for sunburns!! Here’s why aloe is so effective: Aloe is known to contain two enzymes called...
View ArticleHerbal View: Aloe Vera, Patient Education
There are no absolute contraindications (other than a blatant allergy) for aloe vera that I have found, especially for the topical form. However, when aloe is taken internally, it can have some serious...
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