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Comer was familiar with the Aloe Vera plant and its applications for promoting healing on external cuts, burns and abrasion. He could remember that his grandmother always kept an Aloe Vera plant in the house as a natural treatment for those ailments, and he recalled the soothing feeling it provided when applied to the skin. What Comer didn’t know was that years of research by the medical profession indicates that the medicinal benefits of Aloe Vera is far more reaching than for only treating external ailments, it is known to help a variety of internal disorders, especially digestive tract conditions. Its natural healing and detoxifying powers has brought relief to those who suffer with such digestive tract irritations as ulcers, colitis and a condition commonly known as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).

Dr. Jeremiah Herlihy, Ph.D., a University of San Antonio researcher, was surprise at the results observed in a 1997 study to evaluate the negative effects of daily drinking aloe gel. The animals used in the study that received daily intakes of aloe showed a remarkable reduction in heart disease, leukemia and kidney disease. Dr. Herlihy commented, “We found no indication of harm done to the rats even at high level.” In fact, the aloe-drinking animals actually lived 25 percent longer than those in the control group (IASC Conference, Texas, 1997).

Ancient records dating back thousands of years document the use of Aloe Vera as a beauty enhancer by Egyptian Queens Cleopatra and Nefertiti. Alexander the Great used the plant to treat soldiers wounded in battle, in fact, he was supposedly persuaded in 333 BC by his mentor, Aristotle, to capture the Island of Socotra in the Indian Ocean for its famed aloe supplies. It’s easy to see why Aloe Vera is referred to as “The Medicine Plant.” It is a powerful natural anti-inflammatory, analgesic and age retardant agent, as well as a stimulant to the immune system. Studies have confirmed that Aloe Vera is able to speed up cell growth and has the natural ability to moisturize by carrying added emollients up to seven layers deep into the skin. It also accelerates healing and minimizes scarring that results from wounds.

“My research of the medicinal benefits of Aloe Vera has lead me to conclude that it is the one health and beauty product that should be found in all homes,” said Comer. He added, “Many remedies that our grandparents used were based more on superstition rather than fact, but grandma’s ancient Aloe Vera remedy had powerful healing attributes that even she didn’t realize.”