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Aloe Vera Leaves

1. Is thick leaves contain the water supply for the plant to survive long periods of drought.

2. These leaves have a high capacity of retaining the water.

3. when a leaf is cut, a orange yellow sap drips  from the open end which has a very strong laxative effect. When the green skin of a leaf is removed a clear mucilaginous substance appears that contain fibers, water and the ingredients to retain the water in the leaf. These ingredients give this “gel” its special qualities as they are known now for many centuries. Among the uses for this gel are acceleration of wound healing, use on skin burns, moisturizing dry skin and it is taken internally for peptic ulcers or gastritis.