Aloe: An Herb for Summer

The early herbalist, Dioscorides, prescribed the juice for digestive and kidney disorders in the 1st century A.D. There is recorded evidence of using aloe vera juice as a laxative in writings of 6th century B.C. Arabs. In modern times, the juice has been used to successfully treat patients with peptic ulcers and colitis. In one study, 12 patients with peptic ulcers were completely healed of their stomach lesions after treatment with aloe.

Aloe has always been a popular addition to many cosmetic preparations. Supposedly, Cleopatra owed her natural beauty to a facial cream containing aloe. Aloe is a soothing emollient that stimulates circulation of the skin. In fact, with a natural pH of about 4.3, aloe is ideal for use on human skin, which varies between a pH of 4 and 6.

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