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Uses? |
Internally: – Constipation – Inflammation – Diabetes Externally: – Moisturises hair and scalp – Skin irritation – Cold sores – Abrasions – Psoriasis – Sunburn – Wounds – Rashes – Burns |
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Who? |
Almost everyone |
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Who can’t? |
People on any type of medication. Check with a health care professional Children under 12 years old (for internal use) Pregnant or breast feeding women People with haemorrhoids Irritable bowel syndrome Intestinal obstruction Crohn’s disease Abdominal pain Diarrhoea Colitis |
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How long? |
Internally: Juice: no more than 10 days. High dose may produce laxative effect Tablets/capsules: up to 3 months. If symptoms don’t improve after 3 months, check with a health care professional Externally: Any time if it doesn’t cause any skin reaction |
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Side effects? |
Blood in the urine Kidney problems Muscle weakness Low potassium Stomach pain Heart issues Weight loss Diarrhoea Cramps |
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Available forms? |
Tablets, tincture, gel and juice |
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Dose? |
Follow health professional’s advice or directions on the package |
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Part used? |
Whole Leaf (the clear gel and the latex) |
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Comes from? |
Originally from Africa but it was introduced in other warm areas in Asia, India, Europe and America |
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Other names? |
Cape aloe |
