Aloe Juice

Species name: A. vera.

Also known as: Aloe,Aloes, Aloe Barbadensis, Barbados Aloe, Curacoe Aloe, Indian Aloe, Ghi Kunvar

What is Aloe? Aloe is the liquid that comes from inside the aloe vera plant.

It is a thick gel-like substance that is inside the leaves when they are cut.

Inside the leaves is also a bitter yellow juice. This juice, when dried, becomes aloe latex or aloe juice.

Unknown to many people is aloe can be used both internally and externally.

Most people know about aloe vera gel, aloe vera lotion, and other external products that include aloe, but few people know about aloe latex or aloe juice.

Aloe juice is aloe vera for internal use.

In laxative form, it is very powerful and tends to cause painful cramping, so it is seldom used.

Home Remedies using Aloe Vera Juice:

Benefits and Uses of Aloe Juice:

Aloe contains an abundance of essential nutrients including Vitamins E, C, B1, B2, B3, B6, iron, manganese, calcium, and zinc.

In addition, it contains seven essential amino acids and fatty acids.

The combination of these essential nutrients helps Aloe Vera perform its function as a healer while it performs the regeneration process on cells that have been damaged by rheumatoid arthritis.

For this treatment, it can either be taken internally or applied to the painful joint.

The degree of recovery depends on the person and how much damage the arthritis has caused before a person begins treatment.

Some people will make a complete recovery, while others will only experience a slight improvement.

Aloe juice is also an effective, though risky laxative.

Aloe juice helps with bowel movements by triggering small contractions within the colon, which in turn causes cramping, an unpleasant part of the treatment plan.

Some preliminary evidence from a case study indicates the possibility that oral aloe may reduce the risk of lung cancer development.

Further study is needed in order to positively confirm these early reports.

Some promising research is also being done regarding the use of aloe vera for ulcerative colitis.

It is unclear presently how it compares to other treatments that are currently used.

  • Irritable bowel syndrome
  • Diarrhea
  • Constipation
  • Ulcerative colitis
  • Cancer
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Intestinal disorders
  • Stomach ulcers
  • Gastrointestinal infections
  • Asthma
  • Chronic fatigue syndrome
  • Congestive heart failure
  • Damaged blood vessels
  • Elevated cholesterol levels
  • Hepatitis
  • Kidney or bladder stones
  • Leukemia
  • Parasitic worm infections
  • Lower blood sugar levels
  • Drink as a juice

Some of the above may not be proven scientifically but are based on experience from those who have encountered the potential source.

Side Effects of Aloe Juice:

Aloe latex may cause dependency if used for extended periods.

Chronic use may cause an electrolyte imbalance or calcium deficiency.

Obtain permission from your doctor before taking aloe latex if you are taking heart medication or diuretics.

Pregnant or nursing women should not take aloe latex.

May worsen gastrointestinal problems.

May reduce the potency of some prescription drugs.

Long-term use may cause severe diarrhea, muscle weakness, weight loss, kidney inflammation, heart disturbances, and blood in the urine.

Those with allergies to plants of the liliaceae family such as garlic, onions, and tulips may have allergic reactions to aloe.