Nutritional Guide

Nutritional Guide

Aloe Vera

Beneficial For :

  • Cleanse Digestive tract
  • Detox
  • Constipation
  • Diabetes
  • Maintaining a healthy pancreas
  • Used for peptic ulcers and digestive disorders (cleanses the digestive system)

DO NOT TAKE: juice or capsules if you are suffering from diarrhoea.

Why you need it?

Aloe, native to Africa, is also known as "lily of the desert". There are in excess of 300 species of aloe growing in climates worldwide. The plant is renowned for yielding therapeutic substances in it's gel.

Aloe Vera has a cleansing effect on the digestive tract and can help ease constipation and detox the body.

Aloe gel is most commonly used as a beauty aid or moisturizer.

Functions:

Soothes, softens, and promotes healthy skin in addition to being a powerful purgative, when taken in large quantities. Cleansing of the digestive tract. Eases constipation.

Parts Used:

Pulp from the insides of the succulent leaves.

Constituents:

Various including polysaccha-rides which act as moisturizers.

Precautions

GRAS - Generally recognized as safe. No adverse reactions, side effects or overdose symptoms expected when taken within the recommended amounts.

Excessive amounts of Aloe Vera can cause diarrhoea and should be avoided. As a precaution do not take if you are or may be pregnant. Do not take if you have a gastro-intestinal illness.

The information provided on this site is for educational purposes only. Neither the information provided nor products supplied or offered should be construed to be in any way substitutes for medical attention or prescribed medication. Consult with your healthcare professional before taking any supplements or herbal remedies if you are suffering from an undiagnosed illness or if you are on prescribed medication.

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