Aloe vera, a popular houseplant nowadays, has a long history as a multipurpose folk remedy.Aloe vera gel is the leaf pulp or mucilage, a thin clear jelly-like substance obtained from the parenchymal tissue that makes up the inner portion of the leaves.The gel contains carbohydrate polymers, such as glucomannans or pectic acid, plus various other organic and inorganic compounds. Aloe latex, commonly referred to as "aloe juice," is a bitter yellow exudate from the pericyclic tubules just beneath the outer skin of the leaves. For pharmaceutical use as a laxative, the juice is often dried to produce "aloe" granules that are dark brown from exposure to air. The terms "gel" and "juice" are not clearly defined by manufacturers and often are confused by consumers.
Most people know first-hand the soothing relief of aloe vera gel on minor burns and cuts! But did you know that drinking aloe vera juice (made from the pure aloe vera gel without the useless "rind" or so called, "whole leaf") provides your body with 200 health promoting compounds, including 20 minerals, 18 amino acids and 12 vitamins. Aloe Vera Juice is favored by those looking to maintain a healthy digestive system and a natural energy level with optimum health and nutrition.
Did you also know aloe vera is one of the most vitamin and mineral-packed nutrition drinks you can find?There are over 500 different species of Aloe vera, growing mainly in the dry regions of Africa, Asia, Europe and
