ALOE VERA 101 - THE BASICS

The health and nutrition benefits of aloe vera juice, and aloe vera gel for the skin, are legend.  Most people know first-hand the soothing relief of aloe vera gel on minor burns and cuts! But did you know that drinking aloe vera juice (made from the pure aloe vera gel without the useless "rind" or so called, "whole leaf") provides your body with 200 health promoting compounds, including 20 minerals, 18 amino acids and 12 vitamins.  Aloe Vera Juice is favored by those looking to maintain a healthy digestive system and a natural energy level with optimum health and nutrition.

Read about the Top Ten Reasons to Drink Aloe Vera Juice.  Learn how much aloe vera juice you should drink daily.  Read about the myths surrounding whole leaf aloe vera.  The aloe vera juice we recommended on this site was the first to receive certification by the International Aloe Science Council.  This rich cocktail of pulp and liquid authenticates this product just as nature intended. Taken daily, either alone or mixed with pure fruit juice, it is one of the best nutritional supplements available!

You probably already know how great aloe vera is for your skin.  Did you also know aloe vera is one of the most vitamin and mineral-packed nutrition drinks you can find?

Many people drink aloe vera gel as well as use it on their skin, gums, hair and scalp, for a number of reasons.  Among the top 10 reasons to use aloe vera include: Energy, Immune Function and Support, Digestion, Skin Regeneration, and more.  Read more to learn what Aloe Vera can do for your health and nutrition needs.

There are over 500 different species of Aloe, growing mainly in the dry regions of Africa, Asia, Europe and America.  (Most originated in Africa.)

Though Aloe vera is a member of the Lily family, it is very succulent-like in appearance.

Of the 240+ species of Aloe only four are recognized as having nutritional value, with Aloe barbadensis miller (see above picture of aloe barbadensis miller, or " aloe vera " as it's commonly called) considerably in the lead. Aloe barbadensis miller is the type of aloe used in most commercial products with aloe vera content available today.  Drink only those aloe vera juice drinks made from barbadensis miller for optimum nutrition and good health benefits.

Aloe Vera gel (see picture of exposed gel, with the useless leaf rind removed, at the top of this page) contains over 75 nutrients and 200 active compounds, including 20minerals, 18amino acids, and 12 vitamins.

Many people grow a small aloe vera plant on the window of their kitchen.  While this site focuses on aloe vera juice and aloe vera skin products, we have included an instructional page on how to care for your aloe vera plant.

Aloe vera gel is extracted from the aloe plant (and the useless rind discarded) and has been credited with the ability to benefit both the skin and internal nutrition.  Aloe is a succulent that can be grown indoors or outdoors.  Aloe vera is used in many forms for its soothing and anti-inflammatory properties.  Aloe vera has been used for centuries as a home remedy.

Aloe vera that comes directly from the home-grown plant is a yellow-green liquid. It can be obtained by simply breaking off a piece of the aloe vera plant. The liquid will run out and can be applied topically.

The nutrition properties of aloe vera come from the 18 amino acids, minerals and vitamins it contains.  It is used to soothe skin that has been damaged.  A common usage is to soothe dry, chapped and sunburned skin.  Aloe vera can also be made into aloe vera juices and skin lotions and salves.  Aloe vera can be found in cosmetics, shampoos, lotions and many other common household aloe vera products.  The many benefits of aloe vera are not fully researched as of yet.

Aloe vera juice is made from aloe vera gel.  It is one of the aloe vera products that can be taken internally so a person can get the internal benefits of aloe vera.   Although there have not been many studies involving how beneficial aloe vera juice can be, many people have experienced the benefits and aloe vera juice is now quite popular.

There are many benefits to aloe vera juice.  When aloe vera juice is taken twice daily in 2-4 oz doses it is said that it can help a person to maintain optimal health.   Aloe vera juice is known to help to detoxify the body and cleanse the colon.  It is also said that aloe vera juice could benefit a person with intestinal or stomach problems.  It aids the digestive tract to work smoothly. It is also said that aloe vera juice can improve circulation.  The aloe helps cell growth. Aloe vera gel acts as a antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal agent. The overall effect of taking aloe vera juice regularly can be a feeling of energy and optimal health.  READ MORE ABOUT THE BENEFITS OF ALOE VERA GEL in DRINK FORM.

Aloe Vera Drinks

The benefits of aloe vera juice go beyond that of the aloe vera gel. Putting aloe vera in juice form allows people both the external and internal benefits of aloe vera. By drinking aloe vera juice a person can get the benefits of aloe vera's ability to aid in digestion. Aloe vera juice can be a part of a person's daily healthy regimen because it is said that it is safe to take everyday. A simple 2 -4 ounces twice a day is all a person needs to reap the benefits of aloe vera juice.