There are several species of the aloe herb, actually, more than 500 species of Aloes. It belongs to the lily family and it is a native of the sunny East and South Africa. They form clusters of fleshy leaf blades with prickles at the margins and tips. They come in a variety of sizes from 40cm to 15m and they produce erect spikes of red, yellow or orange flowers.

Aloes require 3 to 4 years before they yield their juice (jell). Aloe jell has been one of the best and most important drugs in history and it is still used extensively in modern medicine. The most important constituents in aloes are Barbaloin and Isobarbaloin called ‘crystalline’ aloin. Aloe is excellent for burns, cuts and bruises. Aloe is a good herb to clean out the colon but start with small doses. Excessive use could induce hemorrhoids. It is the best and well known purgative. It helps and accelerates tissue healing in minor burns, skin irritations, scrapes and acne. Keep one or two plants in your garden.

Commercial preparations of Aloe juice and jell are sold at chemists and health food shops. It is regularly found in products such as soap, hair shampoo, skin products and supplements.

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