Description
Indigenous to East and South Africa, this perennial succulent grows happily in most tropical places.
Family
- Aloaceae
Parts used
- Gel of inner leaves
Actions
- Demulcent
- immunostimulant
- anti-inflammatory
- alterative
- analgesic
- antihistamine
- antibacterial
- antiviral
- antiseptic
- anthelmintic
- digestive
- rejuvenative
- antioxidant
- hypoglycaemic
- diuretic
Digestion
Mild laxative; clears toxins and heat from the bowel.
Combats pathogenic micro-organisms.
Enhances the secretion of digestive enzymes and balances stomach acid.
Regulates sugar and fat metabolism.
Soothes and protects the gut lining; used for colitis, peptic ulcers, IBS and inflammatory
bowel disease.
Musculoskeletal system
Anti—inflammatory and detoxifying for arthritis.
Immune system
Acemannan enhances immunity, is antiviral and stimulates activity of B— and T—lymphocytes, helping to destroy malignant cells.
Sterols have an anti—inflammatory action.
Antiviral for herpes simplex and zoster (shingles).
Used as a probiotic to treat candida.
Reproductive system
Increases blood to the uterus.
Reduces hot flushes during menopause.
Used to treat PMS.
Externally
Soothes and heals burns, sunburn, wounds,
haemorrhoids and skin conditions such as acne, eczema and psoriasis.
Antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral.
Rejuvenates skin and reduces wrinkles.
Excellent for sensitive and allergic skin conditions.
CAUTION
Drug interactions Possible interaction with cardiac glycosides and steroids.
Dosage:
Adults:
10 Drops three times a day
Chrildren:
2-6 years: 5 drops
6-12 years: 7 drops
12 or older: 10 drops
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