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General Overview of the uses of Aloe Vera in Human History
You
have probably used aloe vera for a sunburn. Aloe
Vera has been used for countless centuries by many civilizations, and a score of
historic figures you may recognize such as Alexander the Great, Cleopatra, King
Solomon and others.
Alexander
the Great conquered an island (Socotra) lush with aloe plants for the use of his
armies to treat intestinal worms and wounds inflicted in battle.
Cleopatra
used aloe vera to keep her skin smooth and supple. King Solomon is
believed to have cultivated aloe plants.
Texts
referencing the use of aloe plants go back 3,500 years. Indeed, in 1852 an
Egyptian papyrus mentioning the use of aloe vera was discovered. The
papyrus was dated to 1550 B.C. / BCE.
Native
American healers used aloe vera for medicinal purposes, as have Japanese,
Chinese, Romans and ancient Greek physicians.
Often
referred to as the "First Aid Plant," aloe vera continues to be
studied in the United States, Great Britain and other countries by renowned
researchers.
Physicians
have long considered aloe vera to be a natural emollient and antiseptic.
The anti-inflammation properties of aloe on the skin and aloe vera juice for
internal use are well-documented.
No
doubt you have already used aloe vera to treat minor skin burns, cuts, and
rashes.
Only
in the last few decades, thanks to the research and enormous efforts of the leading
Aloe Vera company (Forever Living
Products, International) in the world,
have the benefits of aloe vera juice been rediscovered.
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