Byline: Dr Finbar Magee
Going into a health shop or a pharmacy to look for a general pick me up can be a daunting task. With so many products around we're spoiled for choice.
Yet few products have stood the test of time like aloe vera. For thousands of years different cultures have found a wide range of benefits from this peculiar plant. Here is a sample:
Skin - Psoriasis, acne and eczema
Bowel - from constipation to inflammatory bowel disease
Arthritis - inflammation has been reduced.
Asthma - lessens allergic reactions and helps lung function.
Wounds - the Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology stated …