Aloe Vera is really quite an incredible plant. It is a succulent plant and part of the lily family (Liliaceae), the same family that garlic and onions belong to.

Different parts of the plant are used for different effects on the body and Aloe Vera has both internal and external applications.

I love to juice the inner gel of the aloe plant and I even add it to my smoothies to gain some of the benefits of this incredible plant. Be sure to read the last section about over-use of this plant as well as dose recommendations.

Aloe Vera contains over 200 active components including vitamins, minerals, amino acids, enzymes, polysaccharide, and fatty acids- no wonder it’s used for such a wide range of remedies. The bulk of the Aloe Vera leaf is filled with a clear gel-like substance, which is approximately 99% water.

Man has used aloe therapeutically for over 5000 years. The list of benefits and effects for this miraculous plant are many.

Here is a list of the Top 12 Benefits and Medicinal Uses for Aloe Vera:

1.  Aloe Vera Is High in Vitamins & Minerals

2. Aloe Vera is High in Amino Acids & Fatty Acids

3. Aloe Vera is an Adaptogen

4. Aloe Helps with Digestion

5. Aloe Helps in Detoxification

6.  Aloe Alkalizes the Body

7. Cardiovascular Health

8. Aloe Helps Boost the Immune System

9. Aloe Vera is Great for the Skin

10. Disinfectant, Anti-biotic, Anti-microbial, Germicidal, Anti-bacterial, Anti-septic, Anti-fungal & Anti-viral

11. Aloe Helps Reduce Inflammation

12. Weight Loss – A Secondary effect