Some of the articles that you will find here will be written by myself or another author. Also there will be several excerpts from my unpublished book. (Soon to be publish)

ALOE VERA
(Aloe barbadensis)

The plant, Aloe Vera should be in every home and be kept close to the kitchen or on the veranda. The leaf can be cut at the base of the plant, slice lengthwise and scoop out the gel and apply to a burn, insect bites (all types), wounds, scald, bruises, sunburns, skin irritations, x-ray burns, haemorrhoids, softens corns, and cures some fungal skin infections. Aloe Vera is good for healing peptic ulcers, expel intestinal worms, liver, and gastro intestinal problems, aids indigestion, acid reflex and boosts the immune system, fights AIDS, helps fight cancer, can be used for heartburn, arthritis, rheumatism pain, spleen and asthma. Will lower blood sugar levels, helps relieve congestion, liver ailments such as cirrhosis and hepatitis. Aloes is also good for those that have colitis, kidney infections, urinary tract infections, prostate, and a potent source of detoxifying the whole body. It will hydrate the skin, regenerate the tissues, combats chronic fatigue and will help skin problems such as acne, eczema and psoriasis. This mighty plant can clean the colon and soothes herpes.
Scoop out the gel and put in the blender with a cup of water, mix well and drink. If the taste is not desirable add your favourite natural juice instead of water. The best way of taking aloe is directly from the plant.
A WORD TO THE WISE: - Aloe should not be digested during pregnancy.
(this is an excerpt from my book) Mother Earth’s Pharmacy.