HERBAL REMEDIES FOR CANCER: ALOE VERA
Aloe vera is a member of the family of plants known as the ‘vulneraries’ or ‘wound healers’. Aloe vera is found throughout the world in warm, tropical climates. As it originated in these sunny, tropical countries, it is no surprise to learn that aloe vera is one of the most effective treatments for sunburn and for preventing peeling. Aloe vera is widely used today in shampoos, beauty creams, after-sun lotions and gels. There are over 200 different species of this gelatinous plant and it has strong healing properties.
Aloe vera is a great skin healer and moisturizer that softens and soothes wounds, burns, cuts, bruises and welts. The juice is regularly used for cleansing of the colon and intestinal problems. Throughout history, human experience has proven in-depth, the miraculous healing powers contained within the aloe vera plant.
Aloe contains high amounts of the compound emodin, which has strong anti-tumour capabilities. It has an ability to stimulate the scavenging activity of white blood cells in the immune system, giving it remarkable anti-cancer activity. Aloe juice is believed to reduce tumour mass and decrease the frequency of metastases (cancer spread). Another cancer-fighting ingredient found in Aloe is acemannan. Acemannan is believed to inhibit cancerous tumours by boosting helper Ò cells, white blood cells that act as the immune system’s alert watchdogs.
Aloe vera is also able to protect individuals with weakened immunity against infection, as it is immune-enhancing. It is extremely protective on the skin against x-rays and can be used both topically and internally. It soothes burned areas and fibrous skin after radiation treatment.
Why is aloe vera such a miraculous plant for healing wounds? Firstly, it contains large amounts of water, which keeps wounds sterile by starving bacteria of the air they need to grow. Additionally, it contains large amounts of magnesium compounds, which act as effective ‘pain-killers’. Finally, it contains several essential vitamins and a substance called allatonin, which has been proven to soothe tissues and speed tissue repair.
Aloe vera has strong liver-protecting qualities, particularly against alcohol. In addition, it helps to alleviate the side effects of constipation and diarrhoea caused from radiation damage and chemotherapy.
What is the best way to use Aloe Vera?
• Internal use – take 0.1 to 0.3 grams of the fresh juice. If you have constipation or a stomach upset, take 1 teaspoon of aloe vera juice after meals. For healing purposes, take 1 tablespoon 3 times daily.
• External use – If you have a fresh plant – pull off one of the leaves, open and apply the fresh gel from the leaves to the affected area. If you have a burn, bandage the open leaf onto the affected area and leave on for 24 hours. The fresh gel can be used for any burn, wound, fungal infection or dry skin area.
Caution!
As aloe stimulates uterine contractions, it should be avoided during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
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