All About Aloe

Aloe Vera has been used for countless centuries by many civilizations, and a score of historic figures you may recognize such as Alexander the Great, Cleopatra, King Solomon and others.

Alexander the Great conquered an island (Socotra) lush with aloe plants for the use of his armies to treat intestinal worms and wounds inflicted in battle.

Cleopatra used aloe vera to keep her skin smooth and supple. King Solomon is believed to have cultivated aloe plants.

Texts referencing the use of aloe plants go back 3,500 years. Indeed, in 1852 an Egyptian papyrus mentioning the use of aloe vera was discovered. The papyrus was dated to 1550 B.C. / BCE.

Native American healers used aloe vera for medicinal purposes, as have Japanese, Chinese, Romans and ancient Greek physicians.

Often referred to as the "First Aid Plant," aloe vera continues to be studied in the United States, Great Britain and other countries by renowned researchers.

Physicians have long considered aloe vera to be a natural emollient and antiseptic. The anti-inflammation properties of aloe vera are well-documented.

No doubt you have already used aloe vera to treat minor skin burns, cuts, and rashes.

Only in the last few decades, thanks to the research and enormous efforts of the leading Aloe Vera company (Forever Living Products, International) in the world, have the benefits of drinking aloe vera juice been rediscovered.

10. Dental Health and Hygiene

Aloe Vera is extremely healthful for your mouth and gums. Take that to your next dentist appointment! SEE RECOMMENDED ALOE VERA GEL TOOTHPASTE: USA - Canada - All Other Countires

Provides Rapid Soothing

Aloe Vera enhances fibroblast function. Fibroblast are those remarkable little cells responsible for collagen formation. They also assist in the soothing of minor burns, cuts, scrapes and skin irritations. SEE RECOMMENDED ALOE VERA GELLY FOR SOOTHING, MOISTURIZING, SKIN RELIEF: USA - Canada - All Other Countires

Aids in Healthy Digestion

A healthy digestive tract ensures that nutrients from the foods we eat are absorbed into the blood stream. Aloe Vera Juice has natural, detoxifying abilities. Drinking Aloe Vera Juice made from the pure aloe gel regularly may improve bowel regularity and increase protein absorption, while at the same time decrease unfriendly bacteria and yeast – all done naturally! Aloe Vera has also demonstrated its ability to assist in soothing heartburn and other types of digestive upset. SEE RECOMMENDED ALOE VERA GEL DRINKS: USA - Canada - All Other Countires

Immune Support and Function

Aloe Vera provides natural support for the immune system. Since the immune system works around the clock protecting the body, aloe vera, with its natural immune enhancers, gives the body a continual arsenal from which to draw. Drinking 2 to 4 ounces of Aloe Vera Gel regularly may give your immune system the helping hand it needs.

Regulates Weight and Energy Levels

Aloe Vera Gel naturally, and with regular use, allows the body to cleanse the digestive system. Our diets include many unwanted substances which can cause lethargy and exhaustion. Taken regularly, Aloe Vera Juice from the pure aloe gel ensures a greater feeling of well-being, allowing energy levels to increase and helping to maintain a healthy body weight. SEE RECOMMENDED ALOE Vera-BASED WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM: USA - Canada - All Other Countires

Collagen and Elastin Repair

Aloe Vera can add a rich supply of building materials to produce and maintain healthy skin. The skin replenishes itself every 21 to 28 days. Using the nutritional building blocks of aloe vera, the skin can utilize these nutrients daily to help combat the effects of aging! A daily dose of Aloe Vera Juice made from pure aloe vera gel can be just what your skin is thirsting for. See recommended aloe vera skin care: USA - Canada - All Other Countires

Daily Dose of Minerals

Some of the minerals found in aloe vera include calcium, sodium, iron, potassium, chromium, magnesium, manganese, copper, and zinc. What a powerful storehouse! We all know that adding foods to our diets with naturally occurring vitamins and minerals is recommended for overall health. Drinking Aloe Vera Gel is a natural and healthful way to replenish the body’s supply.

Daily Dose of Vitamins

Aloe Vera Gel includes Vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, B12, C and E, Folic Acid and Niacin. The human body simply cannot store some of these vitamins; therefore we need to supplement them regularly through our diets. What better way than by drinking a daily dose of Aloe Vera Juice, made from pure Aloe Vera Gel, while at the same time building the body’s defense system naturally against oxidative stress! SEE RECOMMENDED ALOE VERA JUICES: USA - Canada - All Other Countires

2. Anti-inflammatory Properties

Aloe Vera Gel has 12 natural substances that have been shown to inhibit inflammation without side effects. Aloe may also support proper joint and muscle mobility. SEE RECOMMENDED "Forever Freedom" Aloe Vera drink formulated specially for joints: USA - Canada - All Other Countires

1. Body-Building Blocks

Amino acids are our body’s building blocks. Eight which are essential and cannot be made by the body are found within the aloe plant! Drinking Aloe Vera Juice on a regular basis allows you to help maintain your health by replenishing your body naturally with these essential amino acids. An analysis of the aloe vera plant shows that it comes closer than any other known plant to the duplication of essential amino acids. All of this, with just 2 to 4 ounces, twice a day.

Standard questions in e-mails received include, "Is it safe to drink aloe vera juice on a daily basis?"

The answer is a resounding "YES!" (In fact, the person who designed this website has been drinking aloe vera juice for over 27 years.) If the aloe vera juice is natural and fresh.

Millions of people around the world drink 100% stabilized Aloe Vera juice each and every day, religiously. They are excited about the benefits found in the pure aloe vera gel.

Aloe Vera Gel comes from one of the most beneficial (if not THE most beneficial) plants God created for the use of humans (and animals!). Aloe vera gel is, without question, one of the most nutritious and healthy foods in the world.

Between the rich and significant amounts of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients in Aloe vera gel, everybody should drink aloe vera juice on a daily basis.

Add to that the detoxifying qualities of aloe vera gel, and the benefits of aloe vera juice for digestion.

The better question is, "Can I afford NOT to drink a quality aloe vera juice everyday?" (See left of this page for how much aloe vera gel to drink.)

For detailed information on the amazing benefits of aloe vera gel (internal aloe vera gel drinks and aloe vera gel for the skin), read the "Top Ten Reasons to Drink Aloe Vera Gel drinks" page on this site.

Get more out of life, drink aloe vera gel juice and use aloe vera gel for the skin!

"WHOLE LEAF" Aloe Vera Drinks Myth

Unlike the pure inner aloe vera gel found inside the aloe vera leaf, the rind of the aloe vera leaf has essentially no nutritional value. This means that the presence of the rind in aloe vera products such as aloe vera drinks is little more than useless 'filler'. Why pay for filler that is of essentially no benefit when you should get only the pure, inner aloe vera gel?

The promotion of "whole leaf" aloe vera products with the rind included, as being more beneficial in some way, is simply incorrect and misleading. (See picture of inner aloe vera gel, with the rind removed, to the left.)

It goes without saying (but we will, anyway!) that it takes more time, effort, resources, and money to remove the outer rind than to use a "throw-it-all-in-a-blender" method. The final product of just the pure inner aloe vera gel more than justifies the extra labor and costs needed for a superior, quality, aloe vera gel product.

Now let's turn our attention to "Powdered" aloe vera.

The various processes used (freezing, air drying, chemicals, etc.) can alter and even destroy the natural benefits of Aloe vera gel. You simply do not know what you are getting, nor can you be assured of quality control. (A significant amount of powdered and concentrated aloe vera comes from countries where even minimum quality standards are not enforced. And, you have no idea how long shipped aloe vera has been just sitting in the container.)

If you feel you MUST purchase powdered and/or concentrated aloe vera, do a great deal of homework first. (Do not e-mail questions to us regarding powdered or concentrated aloe vera. We simply do not recommend powdered aloe vera nor concentrated aloe vera.)

You want only aloe vera juice and other products made from the pure, inner, aloe vera gel that do not have the useless leaf rind "filler", and that are not watered down, as is so often the case with aloe vera drinks found in expensive health food stores and elsewhere.

You want only 100% stabilized aloe vera juice and skin care products that are carefully packaged so that both light and oxygen are blocked from the aloe gel contents. Light and oxygen break down the beneficial properties of Aloe vera gel . . . avoid aloe vera juices that are bottled in clear or translucent (opaque) containers.