Aloe Vera Juice, Organic

Product Details

Organically grown in the USA, this premium Aloe is mature when harvested and hand picked to assure quality.  Filleted and minimally processed to maintain 100% of the natural polysaccharides.

Botanical name : Aloe barbadensis Miller, also known as Aloe Vera, or "True Aloe"

Extraction method / Source: : Fillet and Cold-Pressed / Leaves

Key constituents : Polysaccharides and a variety of phytonutrients

Plant description : Botanical family: Asphodelaceae
Aloe Vera grows wild in tropical, semi-tropical, and arid climates around the globe. It is also cultivated for both medicine and food. The aloe vera plant is a stemless succulent perennial with thick, fleshy green or grey-green leaves with serrated margins. It typically grows 2 to 3 feet in height. Aloe leaves are filled with clear liquid and soft pulp, which are extracted by fillet and cold pressed.

Regions of Production : USA

Growing Practices : Organically farmed. Plants are tested after harvest for purity.

History / Fun Facts : Of the known medicinal Aloes, Aloe barbadensis Miller has the most medicinal applications. It is also known as Aloe Vera, "vera" meaning "true" in Latin, thus "True Aloe".

Properties

Characteristics : Clear, thin liquid. Readily absorbs into the skin.

Properties : Anti-ulcer agent, anti-viral, immune stimulant, moisturizing, regenerative, wound-healing

Uses : A deep-absorbing skin moisturizer, pure aloe vera juice is an excellent choice as a base for DIY aromatherapy skin care and first aid products. Used topically, it promotes healing for mildly burned, dry or damaged skin.

Aloe Vera is our first choice for mild sunburn or over-exposure to the sun. (For severe burns, consult a qualified health care professional.) May be used topically and internally to help reduce severity and promote healing of Herpes simplex (oral or genital) lesions.

Safety

Safety : Nontoxic, Hypoallergenic, Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS)

Storage : Refrigerate and use within 6 months after opening.

Notice
This information is for educational purposes only. It has not been evaluated by the US Food and Drug Administration. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any condition or disease and should not take the place of evaluation by a qualified health professional. Although we strive to provide information which is accurate and up to date, we cannot guarantee the accuracy or completeness.

References
References : 

Cooksley, Valerie Gennari, Aromatherapy : A Holistic Guide to Natural Healing with Essential Oils, 2015. Floramed Publishing, The Woodlands, Texas.

Hampton, Aubrey, Natural and Organic Hair and Skin Care, 1987. Organica Press, Tampa, Florida.

Stansbury, Jill, ND, Herbal Formularies For Health Professionals, Volume 3, Endocrinology, 2018. Chelsea Green Publishing, White River Junction, Vermont.

Worwood, Valerie Ann, The Complete Book of Essential Oils & Aromatherapy, 1991. New World Library, Novato, California

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