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Herpes treated with Aloe Vera Cream: Double Blind Study 19 y
I have found this double-blind study to be evidence to strongly support the use of Aloe Vera for Treating Genital Herpes.
Genital herpes:
Two randomised, double blind trials compared topical aloe vera cream (0.5% hydrophilic) or placebo three times daily for two weeks in 180 men with a first episode of genital herpes; one also assessed topical aloe vera gel. Response rates in the two trials were almost identical. The proportions of patients cured in the two trials were 70% and 67% with aloe vera cream, 45% with aloe vera gel, and 7.5% and 7.0% with placebo. Times to healing were 4.8 and 4.9 days with aloe vera cream, 7.0 days with aloe vera gel, and 14 and 12 days with placebo.
http://www.uspharmacist. ... read more Stretch Marks:Castor Oil/Aloe Jel/Vitamin E Check it out 19 y
This is an interesting conversation about stretchmarks that I thought might be of interest. Follow the link:
Autism: Candida- Aloe Vera is an antifungal 19 y
UPDATE: A majority of Autistic children have excessive yeast or Candida. Through initial research of problems associated with Candida in Autistic children, I am beginning to see that there might also be a possible correlation between refined sugar in the diet of those with all kinds of neurological dysfunctions.
ADD/ADHD, Hyperactivity, Brain Fog and other neurological problems? Aloe Vera is mentioned in the study below as a possible anti-fungal for Candida but I can now see that avoiding sugar laden products is important as well. I suspect that sugar acts as a neurotoxin to those with a genetic perdisposition to having neurological dysfuctions or those who have become neurologically damaged from vaccines with mercury or other exposures to mercury or lead. I have been taking about two ounces of aloe vera for my brain fog for over a week now and have not recognized any improvement yet. I have begun ... read more Study Reveals: Aloe Vera for Trauma/ Loss of Blood 19 y
five of 15 rats survived for two hours after getting aloe compared to one of 14 treated with saline solution alone. Seven animals receiving no treatment all died within 35 minutes.
Aloe May Save Lives on Battlefield, Study Finds
Mon Jul 26, 2004 03:11 PM ET
Source: Reuters.com
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The aloe vera plant could provide a fluid to help keep alive trauma victims such as battlefield casualties until they can get a blood transfusion, U.S. researchers said on Monday.
Tests on rats show that the sticky fluid found inside the leaves of aloe vera can help preserve organ function after massive blood loss, the team at the University of Pittsburgh said.
Writing in the journal Shock, they said just small injections of the substance helped counteract the ... read more Irritable Bowel Syndrome/Acid Indigestion/Colitis/Candida benefit from Aloe Vera Juice
19 y
Digestive system disorders such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Acid Indigestion, Colitis and Candida all benefit from Aloe Vera juice.
it acts as an alkalizing agent,
it reduces yeast overgrowth that can destroy the normal "friendly" bacteria in the gut,
it penetrates the walls of the digestive system to remove harmful bacteria.
”Medicine Plant”
Filed under: Aloe Vera— dunhelmian @ 7:50 pm
Scientists have identified nearly 100 active ingredients within the Aloe Vera plant of which 75 have been found to be active healing compounds. It is the synergy of the chemical constituents that makes the plant such an effective healer.
This explains the significant benefits of juice extracted from aloe gel. Aloe Gel provides all the active ingredients found in the leaf of the plant, and it is the way that all these compounds work together that provides the benefit.
Aloe Vera Gel contains a class of long-chain sugars called ... read more Ulcerative Colitis:Aloe Vera Double Blind Study Significant Results 19 y
Simple Clinical Colitis Activity Index and histological scores decreased significantly during treatment with aloe vera
: Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2004 Apr 1;19(7):739-47. Related Articles, Links
Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of oral aloe vera gel for active ulcerative colitis.
Langmead L, Feakins RM, Goldthorpe S, Holt H, Tsironi E, De Silva A, Jewell DP, Rampton DS.
Centre for Gastroenterology, Institute of Cellular and Molecular Science, Barts and The London, Queen Mary School of Medicine and Dentistry, London, UK.
BACKGROUND: The herbal preparation, aloe vera, has been claimed to have anti-inflammatory effects and, despite a lack of evidence of its therapeutic efficacy, ... read more My Personal Story: Just Beginning Aloe Vera 19 y
Some people using Aloe vera may experience a mild allergic reaction, developing a rash or feeling of itchiness. If so, discontinue use.
As with all herbal remedies, refrain from use if you are pregnant or nursing.
I found that the main ingredient of glyconutrients is aloe vera. Glyco-nutrients are very expensive so I thought I would investigate taking a daily aloe-vera drink instead of glyconutrients. I like what I have researched and discovered about aloe vera so far. I have already posted some research about aloe vera and will post more in the future. For now I am drinking about 2 ounces of aloe-vera in my daily fruit/veggie smoothie. I will tell you how it goes, good or bad.
I have been taking vitamins and herbs for several months for
brain-fog and memory problems. I was having significant re ... read more Aloe Vera Prevents Heart Disease & Controls Blood Sugar Levels 19 y
Discussion
In the present study it has been noticed that the plant had a definite role in the prevention and management of atherosclerotic heart disease. The plant also had a definite role in controlling the blood sugar level in diabetic patients. The exact mechanism of the plant Aloe vera and Husk of Isabgol is not known but it appears that both these substances act by their high fibre contents and these substances need further evaluation. In the entire study no untoward side effect was noticed and all the patients were followed for a period of five years from July 1978 to June 1983 and all the patients turned up for regular follow up and till date all the 5000 patients are surviving. The diabetic patients, except 177 patients, are on diet control alone and none of them has ever complained about any hypoglycemic episode during the study. There is no such study available in medical literature where such a large number (5000 patients) of patients are being followed up for five years an
Premenstrual Cramps: Ancient Uses of Aloe Vera & Tumeric Root 19 y
Ancient Uses of Aloe Vera
Ayervedic medicine considers aloe gel to be estrogenic, which may be why the plant was highly prized by Indian and Egyptian women. The word in Sanskrit means "goddess." Used daily for three months in combination with tumeric root or alone, aloe powder regulates liver function and counteracts symptoms of premenstrual syndrome.(10)
Aloe Acemannan Demonstrates Potent Antiviral and Immune Enhancing Activity
Aloe Acemannan Augments the Immune System
Significant Immune Enhancing and Antiviral Activity from Acemannan
The immune enhancing and antiviral properties of aloe vera are attributed to its water soluble polysaccharide, acemannan. Human studies have shown that acemannan increases lymphocyte response to alloantigen by enhancing the monocyte release of interleukin-I.(1)
Adult bronchial asthmatic patients not dependent on corticosteroids responded positively to aloe vera treatment.(8) Acemannan also demonst ... read more Leaky Gut Syndrome/Candida: Drinking aloe vera juice helps heal 19 y
LEAKY GUT SYNDROME CANDIDA ALOE VERA
LEAKY GUT SYNDROME
Dr. Pittman found that most immuno-depressive conditions have one common symptom: a high incidence of digestive dysfunction and poor digestion. ”Food allergies - especially to dairy - are a major source of digestive dysfunction,” remarks Dr. Pittman.
Poor digestion happens when foods are not being broken down properly and are not being used to help the body regenerate itself. The intestines then become inflamed as the intestinal lining reacts by swelling. Increased intestinal permeability develops as partially digested food particles are released into the bloodstrea ... read more Aloe vera appears to neutralize the [AIDS] virus 19 y
aloe vera appears to neutralize the [AIDS] virus
Research & Studies on Aloe Vera
Professor of Physiology (University of Texas) and chief of the Research Laboratory of North Texas, Ivan Danhof, showed (1984) that the application of Aloe gel to the skin accelerates friboblasts. Fibroblasts aid in the manufacture of collegen which is the protein that controls the aging process of the skin and wrinkling. (As one ages, collegen starts to disappear from the skin, causing slackening and wrinkling.) Aloe gel helps to protect the outer layers of the skin by helping it to reorganize skin cells. He further showed the moisturizing properties of A ... read more "Aloe is to an AIDS patient such as insulin is to a diabetic." Terry Pulse, M.D.
19 y
Our present emerging state of holistic health consciousness is due, in part, to people who are willing to look beyond traditional thinking in health care.
AIDS
A New Frontier In Research
By TRIPUTIC
HEALTH CONSCIOUSNESS
”Aloe is to an AIDS patient such as insulin is to a diabetic.” Terry Pulse, M.D.
INTRODUCTION
Our present emerging state of holistic health consciousness is due, in part, to people who are willing to look beyond traditional thinking in health care.
An open mind among health professionals is only one stage in the holistic health movement. The education of the patient is also paramount in the new health-consciousness. This is the day of individuals being responsible for themselves and their health expression.
... read more Cancer Cover-Up: Aloe and Cancer
19 y
Aloe vera has been demonstrated to enhance the immune system's response to cancer, promote the growth of new and healthy cells, and reduce the overall viral load within the body thereby revitalizing the body in its fight against the cancer.
Cancer Cover-Up: The Book
Aloe and Cancer
Dr. Lawrence G. Plaskett, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry among many other academic distinctions, states ”The action of substances in Aloe vera does activate and intensify the immune response, and this constitutes one of the fundamental scientifically established actions of Aloe upon the body.”
It is in the boosting of the immune system’s response to antigens (foreign elements in the body) that Aloe vera has shown the most promise in treating cancer. Although no one is yet proposing that Aloe vera is a cure for cancer, it is clear ... read more Aloe Vera and Irritable Bowel Syndrome 19 y
Aloe Vera and Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Aloe Vera and Irritable Bowel Syndrome
It is claimed by a research team at a major British hospital that as many as 12 million people in Britain suffer from IBS. Estimates also reveal that up to one third of the population will experience the symptoms of IBS at some time in their lives.
The Symptoms
Many people, including some members of the medical profession, find it difficult to recognise the symptoms of IBS which manifest themselves in many ways. The following list includes the majority of the signs and symptoms of IBS. Individuals can experience one or several of these over a period of time:-
1. Swollen abdomen, irrespective of time of day.
2. Stomach pains, usually low down, often recurring.
3. Constipation accompanied invariably with griping pains in the lower abdomen.
4. Diarrhoea which can also be accompanied by pains. Alternating diarrhoea and constipation.
5. Flatulence and belching ofte
Aloe Vera and Irritable Bowel Syndrome
It is claimed by a research team at a major British hospital that as many as 12 million people in Britain suffer from IBS. Estimates also reveal that up to one third of the population will experience the symptoms of IBS at some time in their lives.
Aloe Vera Juice – The Natural Choice
Notwithstanding this bewildering variety of differing approaches to the treatment of IBS, there is a big emphasis on natural and homoeopathic remedies. Aloe Vera Juice has many benefits to the human body. An analysis of the Aloe Vera plant shows it is made up from ... read more Aloe Vera and Arthritis 19 y
improved joint flexibility is virtually immediate
Reduces Arthritic Swelling:
Aloe can help prevent arthritis and reduce the inflammation in joints already affected by arthritis, according to the Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association. Aloe can also inhibit the autoimmune reaction associated with certain forms of arthritis, in which the body attacks its own tissues.
Animals were injected with a bacterium to cause arthritic symptoms, namely inflammation and swelling. To determine if it could prevent arthritis, aloe (150mg/kg body weight) was injected under the skin daily for 13 days. Physical measurements were taken da ... read more Aloe vera used for many intestinal problems and Auto Immune Deficiency 19 y
Aloes is recommended for rheumatic arthritis, which is also an autoimmune disease. Fibromyalgia goes together with not only pain, but also often also digestive problems. Possibly, Aloes vera can help against fibromyalgia in general when taken over a longer period, along with other kinds of treatment and therapy. Digestion is one of the two main areas of well-attested success for aloe vera (the other being the skin), although it doesn't work equally much for everyone. In the past, Aloes was used as an emmenagogue, small doses increasing menstrual flow. The gel is used topically to aid wound healing and to relieve burns including sunburn; it encourages skin regeneration. Internally, it is used for colonic irrigation.
ALOE VERA
Aloe barbadensis (Mill.)
Order: Liliaceae
Synonyms:
”Curacao aloes”, ”Barbados aloes”, ”first-aid plant”, ”medicine plant”
INDICATIONS
Unfortunately, it’s too little known that aloe vera very often works well for both constipation and the opposite condition. It does not work for parasites . Rather it works for bacteria, viruses, candida, the ph balance, and the skin of the walls of the intestines. Aloes is good for the immune system (supposedly because the walls of the intestines are a part of the immune system), which is a point to consider for lupus, since a boosted ... read more Medical Attributes of Aloe vera 19 y
by Chris Haydu, Natalie Karpinich, and Tina Sidonio
Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Medical Attributes of Aloe vera - The Aloe Plant
by Chris Haydu, Natalie Karpinich, and Tina Sidonio
Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA
July, 1997
Aloe vera, commonly referred to as aloe, is a member of the Liliaceae (Lily family). Aloe vera evolved in Africa. However, it is now cultivated in many parts of the world including the southern United States (Anon., 1997a). A. vera contains four active ingredients used to treat various ailments. B-sitosterol, a sterol found in the skin or sap portion of the leaf is a powerful anti-inflammatory agent (Waller, 1978). The second active ing ... read more |