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aloe vera is a member
of the family Aloaceae (previously Liliaceae)
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aloe vera has been used
as a medical herb for over 4000 years to help treat both internal and external disorders
(skin damage, etc.)
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oral aloe vera modulates
the immune system and is adaptogenic. Topical aloe vera penetrates deeply into the
skin
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aloe vera contains natural
antiseptic agents and analgesics (painkillers)
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aloe vera is a rich source
of micro-nutrients and contains minerals, vitamins, enzymes, amino acids, trace elements,
saponins, anthraquinones, polysaccharides (including Acemannan), lignin, etc - over
200 different constituents
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aloe vera is naturally
anti-inflammatory (contains plant sterols and salicylic acid) and is anti-pruritic
(relieves itching)
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aloe vera accelerates
the healing process in damaged epithelial tissue
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aloe vera has anti-ageing
properties when used topically and is a powerful moisturiser
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aloe vera improves absorption
from the gut
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aloe vera has anti-oxidant
properties and is fungicidal, bacteriacidal and viricidal
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aloe vera is extremely
safe with rare side effects
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aloe vera stimulates the
replication of fibroblasts in the skin and hence the increased production of collagen
and elastin which speeds up healing
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aloe vera enhances resistance
to ultra-violet damage to the skin
