Sample Herb Profile: ALOE Aloe is native to India and Africa and has more than 400 known species. The Egyptian Book of Remedies from 1500 BC mentions aloe. Alexander the Great fought for it, and even Greek physician Dioscorides wrote about it. The useful parts of aloe are the gel and firm pulp inside the leaves, along with the bitter yellow aloe juice that forms between the green skin and the clear gel in mature plants. This powerful plant is cathartic, anesthetic, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiviral, emollient, and even a laxative. It can soothe burns, skin infections, digestive issues, constipation, ulcers and gingivitis. Aloe is difficult to preserve, so the best thing to do is grow it in your home to use whenever you need it. Don't worry, it’s super hardy and nearly impossible to kill. Recipe: ALOE MOUTHWASH Makes 1 cup | Prep time: 5 minutes Gargling with aloe is terrific for your gums and helps prevent gingivitis. It can also be helpful for sore throats. You can even give it a try the next time you can’t wait for that cheese pizza to cool and end up with the roof of your mouth painfully blistered. INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Combine all the ingredients in the jar and shake well to dissolve the baking soda. 2. To use, swish an ounce or so of the juice in your mouth for 30 seconds to a minute. Do not swallow. 3. Seal the jar and store in the refrigerator. ½ cup aloe juice ½ cup water 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 drop spearmint essential oil 1 drop tea tree essential oil 1 drop orange essential oil a 10- or 12-ounce jar
✔ Author(s): Tina Sams
✔ Title: The Healing Power of Herbs: Medicinal Herbs for Common Ailments
✔ Rating : 4.7 out of 5 base on (254 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 1641522399
✔ ISBN-13: 9781641522397
✔ Language: English
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