bullit Posted March 15, 2015 (edited) hey u lot, who uses aloe for stomach disorders?? the ''NEW SUPER FOOD'' i have read loads and used the powered form for my guts but i was wondering if any1 users there own plants for this ie how much plant ratio/perday or week cheerz bull Edited March 15, 2015 by bullit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doxneed2c-me Posted March 15, 2015 (edited) Um the reason they say to use it is from the doctrine of signatures which isn't the best method for determining uses for things but here goes the idea. The gastrointestinal tract is important to the body > the gastrointestinal tract is protected by mucous > if the gastrointestinal tract has problems there must be damage to the intestinal wall > damage only happens when there is no mucous > mucous is slimey Aloe vera is natural > aloe vera is slimey when crushed Therefore aloe vera must be useful to treat gastrointestinal problems. I also think Aloe vera in larger amounts would have some laxative effect. You are free to do as you wish though be safe and take care Edited March 15, 2015 by doxneed2c-me 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scarecrow Posted March 16, 2015 (edited) Aloe vera is okay, can be a good digestive lubricant. For a gut liner though, slippery elm is far superior in my experience. I use Aloe more for its soothing/numbing effect. Great externally for cuts, bites, wounds, and as a juice is fantastic for a sore, dry throat (when you've got a cough or something) Edited March 16, 2015 by Scarecrow Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anodyne Posted March 16, 2015 Um the reason they say to use it is from the doctrine of signatures which isn't the best method for determining uses for things Maybe that was the original reason, but there do seem to be some studies backing it up: J Ethnopharmacol. 2004 Jul;93(1):33-7. The effect of Aloe vera A. Berger (Liliaceae) on gastric acid secretion and acute gastric mucosal injury in rats. AbstractThe effect of varying doses of ethanol extract of Aloe vera (Liliaceae) on acute gastric mucosal lesions induced by 0.6 M HCl and acid output was studied in the pylorus ligated and lumen perfuse rats, respectively. Acid secretion was determined by titration of the collected gastric juice to pH 7.0. Intraperitoneal injection of Aloe vera, dose dependently inhibited gastric acid secretion. The plant was more active as a gastroprotective agent at lower concentration against mucosal injury induced by 0.6 M HCl. In conclusion, Aloe vera is endowed with gastric acid anti-secretory activity and could protect the gastric mucosa at low concentrations against injurious agents. World J Gastroenterol. 2014 Dec 28; 20(48): 18330–18337. Published online 2014 Dec 28. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i48.18330 Aloe vera attenuated gastric injury on indomethacin-induced gastropathy in rats Aloe vera(Aloe barbadensis Mill) possesses several biological activities, including an anti-inflammatory and ulcer healing effects. The authors postulated that Aloe vera, acting through inflammatory inhibition, could reduce the inflammatory cytokine, neutrophil chemoattractant, and oxidative stress thus resulting in attenuation of gastric injury in indomethacin-induced gastropathy in rats. RESULTS: "...gastric erosions and neutrophil infiltration scores were significantly reduced in the Aloe vera-treated group." CONCLUSION: Aloe vera attenuated IMN-induced gastropathy in rats by the reduction of oxidative stress, inflammation, and improvement of gastric histopathology. I've never tried it for stomach problems, but it sounds interesting. Gotta say though, the fresh leaves taste bloody terrible. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waterboy 2.0 Posted March 16, 2015 lol...fresh stuff rubbed on the nails its good for stopping kids obsessed with sucking thumbs and fingers I use it only external (thus far...), for heaps of things. I know a few folk that use it internally. Never really discussed the in and outs of them taking it. I think most of them were using powdered/capsuled dried product when chattin (?). Knowing them I'd say most , if not all are buying product to use though bull bull. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scarecrow Posted March 17, 2015 (edited) Here's this from my Chinese Med textbook: Lu Hui (Dried Aloe - Aloe Vera or Aloe Ferox) Properties: Bitter, Cold Channels entered: Liver, Large Intestine Herb category: Moist purgatives Therapuetic actions: 1. Purges downwards, for hot excess-type constipation. Most effective if constipation is accompanied by digestive heat rising to attack the Heart, leading to irritability and insomnia. 2. Clears Liver Fire. Liver fire is characterized by symptoms such as vertex headache, hypochondriac (flank) pain, red eyes, dizziness, irritability, propensity to anger, constipation, hypertension, red complexion. 3. Kills intestinal parasites. Specifically, roundworm and ringworm. Dosage: 0.6 to 1.5 grams in powder, capsules, or pills. Decoction is not recommended, as Lu Hui is extremely bitter and has an unpleasant smell. Cautions/Contraindications: Lu Hui is contraindicated during pregnancy (due to its downbearing purgative action), and in cases of deficiency or cold of the Spleen and Stomach. Caution to avoid injuring the Stomach and Spleen should be taken when using any Cold medicinal for extended periods of time, regardless of constitution. Chemical composition: Alon, aloe-emodin. Pharmacological effects: - Laxative: Alon has a marked laxative effect. - Antibiotic: Water extract of Lu Hui has various degrees of inhibitory action against pathogenic fungi and dermatophytes. - Antineoplastic: Alcohol extract of Lu Hui has demonstrated preliminary ability to inhibit the growth of cancer cells. Herb-drug interactions: Cardiac glycosides: Overuse of Lu Hui may cause potassium depletion, leading to increased toxicity of cardiac glycosides, such as digoxin. Toxicology: No fatalities were reported following intramuscular injection of Lu Hui continuously for 6 months at 10 mg/kg. There was, however, necrosis of tissue at the injection site. there's also associated citations but they are a pain to copy out of a textbook Edited March 17, 2015 by Scarecrow 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bullit Posted March 28, 2015 Here's this from my Chinese Med textbook: Lu Hui (Dried Aloe - Aloe Vera or Aloe Ferox) Properties: Bitter, Cold Channels entered: Liver, Large Intestine Herb category: Moist purgatives Therapuetic actions: 1. Purges downwards, for hot excess-type constipation. Most effective if constipation is accompanied by digestive heat rising to attack the Heart, leading to irritability and insomnia. 2. Clears Liver Fire. Liver fire is characterized by symptoms such as vertex headache, hypochondriac (flank) pain, red eyes, dizziness, irritability, propensity to anger, constipation, hypertension, red complexion. 3. Kills intestinal parasites. Specifically, roundworm and ringworm. Dosage: 0.6 to 1.5 grams in powder, capsules, or pills. Decoction is not recommended, as Lu Hui is extremely bitter and has an unpleasant smell. Cautions/Contraindications: Lu Hui is contraindicated during pregnancy (due to its downbearing purgative action), and in cases of deficiency or cold of the Spleen and Stomach. Caution to avoid injuring the Stomach and Spleen should be taken when using any Cold medicinal for extended periods of time, regardless of constitution. Chemical composition: Alon, aloe-emodin. Pharmacological effects: - Laxative: Alon has a marked laxative effect. - Antibiotic: Water extract of Lu Hui has various degrees of inhibitory action against pathogenic fungi and dermatophytes. - Antineoplastic: Alcohol extract of Lu Hui has demonstrated preliminary ability to inhibit the growth of cancer cells. Herb-drug interactions: Cardiac glycosides: Overuse of Lu Hui may cause potassium depletion, leading to increased toxicity of cardiac glycosides, such as digoxin. Toxicology: No fatalities were reported following intramuscular injection of Lu Hui continuously for 6 months at 10 mg/kg. There was, however, necrosis of tissue at the injection site. there's also associated citations but they are a pain to copy out of a textb cheers dude Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
