Aloe is called "kumari" in Sanskrit, which means "goddess" This refers to its common daily usage by East Indian women to maintain beauty and counteract symptoms of aging. Ayurvedic medicine considers aloe gel to be estrogenic, which accounts for its vitalizing and tonic properties for women.

In the West aloe vera gel is considered one of the most effective healing agents for the treatment of burns and injuries. A deluted liquid is taken daily for its lightening enzyme promoting activity.

Again it figures prominently in gynecology since a teaspoon of aloe alone or in combination with turmeric root taken daily for at least 3 months regulates liver function and counteracts symptoms of premenstrual syndrome.

The dried powder of aloe is considered one of the best herbal laxatives and benefits the liver.

Dose: of the gel and liquid,take two tablespoons three times daily in juice; of the powder, take one half to one teaspoon.

Use Aloe gel for:

maintaining beauty, counteracting wrinkles, female hormone regulation

The dried powder is for:

hepatitis, liver problems, constipation