Picture of Aloe Vera, an ingredient in Alveo.

• ALOE VERA (AH-low-VEH-rah)

SCIENTIFIC NAME: Aloe Vera

AKA: Barbados Aloe, Medicinal Aloe, True Aloe

ORIGIN: African Continent

CIRCA: 2,000 B.C.

TYPE OF PLANT: Succulent Plant, Perennial

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: Calcium, Kalium, Carbonate, Magnesium, Sodium, Potassium, Copper, Iron, ZincVitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, C, E, Folic Acid, Niacin, Beta Carotene, Amino Acids, Enzymes

 

 

ABOUT: Aloe Vera has played a role in herbal medicine since the 4th century B.C., when it was externally applied to heal wounds, bruises and skin irritations. An extract was taken from the leaf and used internally as a Tonic, Purgative and Jaundice remedy. Aloe also has a long history for healing burns. Modern medicine is continually finding new uses for Aloe Vera. Aloe Vera has been commonly referred to as the "Miracle Plant" for it's many medicinal properties.

BENEFITS:

  • Antibacterial
  • Antioxidant
  • Arthritis
  • Burn/Sunburn
  • Cancer
  • Cholesterol
  • Circulation
  • Cleansing
  • Diabetes
  • Gall Bladder Cleansing
  • Indigestion
  • Infections
  • Liver Cleansing
  • Menstration
  • Skin Diseases
  • Spleen Cleansing