History

• Use of aloe vera has been found in ancient Egyptian papyrus and is mentioned in the Bible. Later, aloe vera is mentioned as a medicinal remedy in traditional healing pharmacopoeias around the world.
  
  

Usage

• Traditionally aloe vera has been used as a remedy for many skin ailments including burns, wound healing and dermatitis and orally as a laxative.
  
  

Claims

• There are many reports of aloe vera now being used as a remedy for a wide variety of ailments such as cancer, HIV, and for immune stimulating benefits. Most of these claims have not been backed up by the scientific community.
  
  

Effects

• Aloe vera is an effective skin moisturizer and is a great addition to a skin lotion or remedy.
  
  

Considerations

• Aloe vera is generally considered non-toxic, but as with all natural remedies, an experienced practitioner should be sought for specific health advice.