ALOE VERA HISTORY
It’s said that the Greek physician Dioscorides used the gel from Aloe Vera’s thick, fleshy leaves for his health. And the Ancient Egyptians saw it as an enhancer of physical beauty. No surprise, then, that Cleopatra is reputed to have bathed in it before charming Mark Anthony! Legend even has it that Aristotle persuaded Alexander the Great to capture the island of Socotra for its rich supply of the plant. Alexander then had his war wagons converted so that masses of fresh Aloe could be taken into battle. Why? To heal his wounded soldiers! More recently in aloe vera history Gandhi was asked, during his long fasts, how he maintained his strength. He is said to have credited the aloe plant! Out of over 200 species of Aloe Vera, there are probably only 3 or 4 with medicinal properties. Of these, Aloe Barbadensis Miller is the most potent. Gel from the inner leaf can be taken internally or combined with other ingredients to produce topical creams and lotions. It is essential, when buying Aloe Vera, to look for the International Aloe Science Council’s Seal of Approval. This guarantees the quality of Aloe in the product being sold. If the actual Seal (not just a claim) appears on the container it is bona fide. Aloe Vera’s natural nutrients exist in perfect balance. It is seemingly this synergistic relationship between the elements found in the Aloe plant’s gel that provide it with its potent healing power. It is very safe and has no known side effects. Until 1968 scientists had been unable to explain or duplicate the Aloe plant’s effectiveness. That same year Dr Bill Coats, a pharmacist in Dallas, Texas, realized a longstanding dream. He succeeded in extracting and stabilizing the gel while preserving its natural healing potency. His work opened new frontiers for the use of the naturally stabilized Aloe Vera gel in medicine, athletics, health, beauty and animal care and marked a major transition in the history of Aloe Vera. Forever Living Products are the only Company using Dr Coats' unique natural stabilization process. So, even after a 4-5 year shelf-life, the contents of a tub of their Aloe Vera drinking gel are essentially identical to the inner gel of a freshly harvested Aloe Barbadensis Miller leaf. This has been proved by the F.D.A. And that's why I only use Forever's unique range. For some fascinating facts, please click on the first link.
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