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Herbs

Gentle herbs such as aloe vera can be used to help the body heal from various ailments.

The aloe vera plant is one of the most recognized and widely used herbs in the world. Cultures across the globe have used it both medicinally and cosmetically for 3,500 years and today it's healing benefits are well documented and officially recognized.

Two thousand years ago, the Greek physician Dioscorides wrote that aloe vera was "an effective treatment for everything from constipation to burns to kidney ailments". Cleopatra regarded the gel as a fountain of youth and used it to preserve her skin against the ravages of the Egyptian sun.

An article in the Journal of Dermatological Surgery and Oncology suggests that aloe vera significantly speeds the healing process of patients who undergo facial dermabrasion- the removal of top layers of skin to remove scars.

The plant produces a juice with a gel like consistency that makes it easy to apply to abrasions, burns, cold sores, blisters, bug bites and other skin irritations.

I use it to apply to red and inflamed dog's ears while they are being treated on a deeper level with homeopathy.

The plant grows wild in warm areas , but it can also be grown easily indoors as a house plant. Plants that are three years old or older are said to produce the most healing juice.

For skin problems, apply the gel liberally.

Internally, take 1-3 capsules per day. Aloe vera should not be taken internally by women or animals who are pregnant, by children or the elderly.