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Aloe Vera |
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- Aliases
- Savila or Lu Hui
- Description
- Aloe vera is a desert plant native to East and South Africa. The leaves of the plant can range in size from a few inches to 3 ft. in length.
- Preparation and Serving
- The leaves are pressed into juice and administered for liver ailments, purify the blood, regulate and cleanse the colon, and soothe ulcers and hemorrhoids. The gel from the inside can be applied to the skin
to relieve pain, burning, and itching.
- Links
- Herbal Information Center - Aloe Vera - Herbs
- The Aloe Vera Studies Organization
- Nutritional Information
Nutritional Value per 100g Edible Portion
| Aloe Vera |
Dried |
| Calories |
280 |
| Protein |
5.7 g |
| Fat |
0.80 g |
| Fiber |
17.7 g |
| Calcium |
460 mg |
| Iron |
4.1 mg |
| Magnesium |
93 mg |
| Phosphorous |
94 mg |
| Potassium |
85 mg |
| Sodium |
51 mg |
| Zinc |
1.100 mg |
| Manganese |
0.600 mg |
| Beta Carotene (A) |
5,080 IU |
| Thiamine (B1) |
0.080 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) |
trace |
| Niacin (B3) |
6.400 mg |
| Ascorbic Acid (C) |
626 mg |
Report filed 08.20.98
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