ALOE VERA 101 - THE BASICS

The health and nutrition benefits of aloe vera juice, and aloe vera gel for the skin, are legend.  Most people know first-hand the soothing relief of aloe vera gel on minor burns and cuts! But did you know that drinking aloe vera juice (made from the pure aloe vera gel without the useless "rind" or so called, "whole leaf") provides your body with 200 health promoting compounds, including 20 minerals, 18 amino acids and 12 vitamins.  Aloe Vera Juice is favored by those looking to maintain a healthy digestive system and a natural energy level with optimum health and nutrition.

Read about the Top Ten Reasons to Drink Aloe Vera Juice.  Learn how much aloe vera juice you should drink daily.  Read about the myths surrounding whole leaf aloe vera.  The aloe vera juice we recommended on this site was the first to receive certification by the International Aloe Science Council.  This rich cocktail of pulp and liquid authenticates this product just as nature intended. Taken daily, either alone or mixed with pure fruit juice, it is one of the best nutritional supplements available!

You probably already know how great aloe vera is for your skin.  Did you also know aloe vera is one of the most vitamin and mineral-packed nutrition drinks you can find?

Many people drink aloe vera gel as well as use it on their skin, gums, hair and scalp, for a number of reasons.  Among the top 10 reasons to use aloe vera include: Energy, Immune Function and Support, Digestion, Skin Regeneration, and more.  Read more to learn what Aloe Vera can do for your health and nutrition needs.

There are over 500 different species of Aloe, growing mainly in the dry regions of Africa, Asia, Europe and America.  (Most originated in Africa.)

Though Aloe vera is a member of the Lily family, it is very succulent-like in appearance.

Of the 240+ species of Aloe only four are recognized as having nutritional value, with Aloe barbadensis miller (see above picture of aloe barbadensis miller, or " aloe vera " as it's commonly called) considerably in the lead. Aloe barbadensis miller is the type of aloe used in most commercial products with aloe vera content available today.  Drink only those aloe vera juice drinks made from barbadensis miller for optimum nutrition and good health benefits.

Aloe Vera gel (see picture of exposed gel, with the useless leaf rind removed, at the top of this page) contains over 75 nutrients and 200 active compounds, including 20minerals, 18amino acids, and 12 vitamins.

Many people grow a small aloe vera plant on the window of their kitchen.  While this site focuses on aloe vera juice and aloe vera skin products, we have included an instructional page on how to care for your aloe vera plant.