Aloe Vera: Benefits & Uses of The Hero Herb | Dr. Michael Hayley #047

Aloe Vera: A juicy medicinal succulent that you can implement into your diet and/or your herbal regimen.

Helping people discover the health-promoting benefits of pure, raw Aloe vera is more than a job; it is Dr. Haley’s mission and vision.

Dr. Haley’s health principles are based on science, tradition, and in line with the scriptures.

Dr. Haley owns and operates Stockton Aloe 1, makers and distributors of pure aloe vera drinks and personal care products. He also maintains his private chiropractic practice in Florida. 

Dr. Haley is an expert on phyto-nutrition and superfoods and teaches in the area of organic chemistry and nutrition.

He focuses on a deeper understanding of Aloe’s potential use in a variety of health and wellness needs.

• • Rasa (taste) – bitter, sweet,
  • Virya (energy) – cold
  • Vipaka (post-digestive effect) – sweet
  • Gunas (qualities) – guru (heavy), snigdha (unctuous), picheela (slimy).
  • Doshas: VPK – (as the gel and juice); dried gum powder (kala bola) aggravates V

It is considered to be a special herb because it has an affinity for all 7 dhatus, and regulates all three doshas.

As it is a cooling and demulcent herb that directly clears pitta and heals mucous membranes it is a specific for hyperacidity, acid reflux, peptic ulcers, ulcerative colitis, IBS, IBD, Chron’s, GERD and any bleeding from the intestines. It reduce the inflammation in the gut.

A lot of people are discovering Aloe Vera because they are on anti-acid medications such as Protein Pump Inhibitors (PPIs), which can burden one with with adverse and addictive effects.

Very helpful in conditions with bleeding stools.

Aloe Vera also contains digestive enzymes.

It stimulates peristalsis.

Aloe Vera can help regulate bacteria levels in the intestines indicates use in Candida albicans and as a remedy for improving gastric and intestinal function. (Source: Bland 1985, Murray 1992, Bone 2003).

Aloe can help cool and accelerate healing in leaky gut.

A certain fibre in Aloe Vera promotes micro-biome health.

The solid gum obtained after boiling the whole aloe leaf juice. It is a strong purgative. Becomes a black thick paste after boiling like guggulu.

Boil on coal for some consistency, then low flame for some consistency, then on heat for some consistency.

Put in thermal in cow dung cakes.

Use short term and always consult an Ayurvedic practitioner.

Helpful in eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, shingles, acne, and other ailments.

The gel contains polysaccharides that are specifically healing for the skin and mucous membranes (Murray 1992).

It has an affinity for bhrajaka pitta and enhances the quality of the skin;

used topically to treat psoriasis, ulcers, eczema, dermatitis and mouth ulcers.

One of the best Ayurvedic herbs for healing burns, scars, wounds and stretch marks.

Good internally for hot, inflamed condition; eczema, hives, ulcers, acne.

Face-lift action and anti-ageing.

Helpful for dark and white spots.

Acemannan – acemannan causes macrophages to secrete more tumour necrosis (death to) factor.

Netra rogaghana – “destroys” eye diseases according to Ayurveda.

Applied topically it is very soothing for eye inflammation and eyelid swelling.

• The inner gel part of the leaf is different to the rest of the plant.
  • This is a much safer part of the plant to ingest, potentially in your daily diet.
  • This is 95-97% water plus a balance of amino acids, vitamins, minerals, photo-chemicals, acemannan  a D-isomer mucopolysaccharide
• The outer sap has an irritation and laxative effect.
  • This part of the leaf tastes very bitter.
  • This has a strong laxative effective.
  • You need to be cautious with amounts to take.
  • The is what is used for kala bol Ayurvedic strong laxative preparation.
• Whole leaf gel is also available, which includes both of those components.

• kala bol.
• Arogyavarhini vati and kaishore guggulu are two other Ayurvedic preparations that contains Kumari.

• Honouring your digestive power and fire (agni).
• Mix with ginger, turmeric, cumin to make easier to digest.
• Blend (slow speed) to make a drink.
• Cut it up and use on food.

There are over 250 species.

Common species to use includes:

• Aloe indica/vera/barbadensis–Herba/ Succinum
• Aloe arborescens.
• Aloe vera barbadensis miller – king of Aloe.

• How to purify Aloe Vera – let it bleed then soak it for a few minutes. The water will turn yellow.
• Removing the bitter taste and strong laxative affect.
• How to tell an Aloe Vera plant is healthy.

• Freezing.
• Fresh is best.

• Additives and natural additives.
• Preservatives and hidden chemicals.
• Processing methods.
• If a product says 100% Aloe Vera with no preservative or additives, that may be true, but they have possibly removed some of the good components.