Sabila

Sabila / Aloe Vera (Aloe barbadensis miller liquid)

Sabila or Aloe Vera is frequently cited as being used in herbal medicine for its anti-inflammatory, regenerative, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal and properties.

Sabila or Aloe Vera is a herb that grows up to 35 cm in height w/ the green leaves. Sabila leaves are about 6 cm wide that grows w/ spiny margins. Sabila flower grows erect from the herb to as much as twice the height of the plant. Sabila flowers are yellow to a red in color that grows to about 2 cm.

Medicinal Benefits of Aloe Vera:

• Treatment of acne, pimples & psoriasis
• Analgesic properties for inflammation of skin
• Helps reduce high blood pressure
• Anti-aging properties
• Heals insect bites, minor burns & sunburns
• Arthritis, diabetes
• Eradicates intestinal bacteria and parasites
• Help prevent cancer & tumors
• Eases Constipation
• Anti fungal, antiviral, anti- parasitic and antibiotic properties 

Preparation & Use:

• Aloe leaves contain a clear gel that is often used as a topical ointment.
• The Green part of the leaf that surrounds the gel can be used to produce a dried substance (called latex)  that is taken by mouth.