Aloe Vera Gel

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By spacebull

Introduction to Aloe vera gel

Aloe vera gel is yet another popular way to take the Aloe vera benefits. Aloe vera products in their full spectrum are widely used today and gels are probably the second most frequently used product, right after Aloe vera juice (see the link next to this paragraph for more info on that). History of using Aloe vera goes back probably thousands of years and it's probably one of the best known uses of nature's own force.

Aloe vera plant

Uses of Aloe vera gel

Here are some of the most popular reasons people use this popular Aloe vera product:

  • Treating burns, sunburns, rashes, wounds and other skin conditions and helping tissue regeneration in general
  • Skin moisturizing and soothing effects
  • Eczema treatment

  • Genital herpes help through creams
  • Psoriasis vulgaris treatment through creams

  • Treatment of fibrosarcoma (form of cancer) in dogs and cats
  • Food preservation (developed by University of Miguel Hernandez in Spain)

Some of these effects are more proven than the others, but there are millions of people testifying about benefiting themselves.

Recommended Aloe vera gels

Fruit of the Earth Aloe Vera 100% Gel, 24 oz (680 g)
Amazon Price: $6.99
Fruit Of The Earth Aloe Vera 100% Gel No Color
Amazon Price: $4.86
List Price: $5.87
Aloe Farms Aloe Vera Gel Organic, 32-Ounce
Amazon Price: $4.73
List Price: $11.67

More about usage

Using Aloe vera gel on the skin is pretty liberal and without reports concerning absorption of chemicals into the blood that cause significant side-effects. Each day studies are being carried out to determine which conditions are best helped with Aloe vera and I'm looking forward to finding more ways to use this plant.

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cgull8m 4 years ago

There are so many unique uses for this plant, it is better than any medication out there, which have so many side effects. I think many native indians would have used this in the past. I hope there are studies to see whether they have employed this and other herbs for medicinal purposes.

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spacebull Hub Author 4 years ago

Side effects are a terrible problem of today's mainstream medication, known as well as unknown.

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Louie Jerome 4 years ago

Sounds useful.

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spiderfood911 4 years ago

Good Write up about the aloe it really is some great stuff

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spacebull Hub Author 4 years ago

Thanks.

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kims3003 Level 3 Commenter 18 months ago

Great information - nice writing style A+!

Sohil 6 months ago

Woa...........I did'nt Know that.....!!

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