Guest guest Posted February 18, 2001 Report Share Posted February 18, 2001 Dear June, Aloes traditionally like a Sandy soil and not very much water AT All...Love Penny(like water them once a week and let the soil dry out between waterings) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2001 Report Share Posted February 18, 2001 I was only watering once a month(or so I thought). I did find out why my plants where over watered. I watered them today and then went and did laundry. I came upstairs to find my 3 yr. watering and talking to the plants. It seems she has been watering them everyday. She said she likes taking care of the plants. The aloes are now high enough so she can't water them. It was very sweet and can't wait to let her plant her own little garden. June _______________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2001 Report Share Posted February 18, 2001 Dear Sorcy, \ Not surprised that you should substitute comfrey for aloe. They contain similar ingredients and do similar things. I think that aloe is one up on comfrey in loosening the bowels however.............Love Penny (whose aloe grows like a weed but whose comfrey sort of chugs along) Gabrielle wrote: > Sorcy, I tried munching a aloe leaf- YUK - how do you stand the bitter taste > === > I don't you goose, I hate aloe!! Since I can't grow it to save my live, I > order my gel pre-done, organic, and de-bittered > What I DO chew is poor Pancho and my beloved comfrey > > Read comfrey think aloe? Interesting freudian slip sis > > Sorcygiggling > > > Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: > 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. > 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. > 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and to > prescribe for your own health. > We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as > they behave themselves. > Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person > following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. > It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to > be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. > > Dr. Ian Shillington > Doctor of Naturopathy > ian_shillington Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2001 Report Share Posted February 18, 2001 In a message dated 2/17/01 6:30:36 PM Eastern Standard Time, joonybug writes: <<My aloe is rotting at it's base where it goes into the soil.>> I am having the same problem with mine - ended up cutting off the rotted part and filleting and scraping the leaves so I'd have more goop for my aloe jar. <<Sorcy, I tried munching a aloe leaf- YUK - how do you stand the bitter taste??>> Oh my - I thought aloe was a purgative! Doesn't it make you vomit??? Julie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2001 Report Share Posted February 19, 2001 I thought Pancho was an aloe. Now I know better!! LOL. Husband sure got a laugh out of my reaction. Did alot of spitting and rinsing of my mouth that night. It was pretty funny. June _______________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2001 Report Share Posted February 20, 2001 Oh my - I thought aloe was a purgative! Doesn't it make you vomit??? Julie, All the info. I have on aloe says it is purgative to the lg. intestines to people who are sedantary.( Give you diarrhea). I do have notes that breastfeeding mothers should be careful using it as it may be purgative to the infant. Actions are listed as: cathartic,vulnerary,emmenagogue,vermifuge,heptic. EXTERNAL; demulcent, and vulnerary. Sorry it took so long to answer- didn't catch that at the end of the post. June Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 27, 2005 Report Share Posted January 27, 2005 Aloe ( Aloe vera) This ancient medicinal plant is said to have been part of Cleopatra’s beauty regimen, and today many cosmetic creams and lotions contain the soothing and astringent aloe. The sap of the aloe is an excellent first-aid remedy for minor burns and infections. Plant Facts: Aloe looks like a succulent but is actually a member of the daylily family. A crown of fleshy leaves grows on the end of the short stems, which reaches a length of about 24 inches. When you cut the leaves, you will find a bitter tasting juice and a soothing gel. Parts Used: The leaves of aloe contain the plant’s medicinal substances. In fact, a bitter liquid from the base of the leaves is boiled and dried to produce the base material for a drug called alow. Gel from broken-off leaves can be used directly on the skin, extrated from the insides of the leaves, it is available commercially. Components: The most important components of the aloe are its anthracene compounds, such as aloin and aloe emodin, which affect the large intestine. The plant also contains resins and bitters. Its gel contains polysaccharides, enzymes, amino acids and antibiotic substances. Indications: You can take aloe internally as a laxative – it’s commonly found in over-the-counter laxitives, as it stimulates intestinal activity. Plus, if your appetite has waned aloe tincture can restimulate it. You also can apply the gel externally to promote regeneration of the skin and speed healing of minor wounds. It inhibits inflammation, stops minor bleeding and helps sure eczema, sunburn and minor burns. Finally, aloe moisturizes dry, sensitive skin. Warning: Never use aloe as a laxative for more that 1 – 2 weeks without consulting you4r physician. Overuse of any laxative can cause a potassium deficiency. Methods of Administration Fresh leaves: Aloe leaves are not available in stores, but the plants are very easy to grow. You can find them at any garden center, and you’ll be able to use the leaves as needed. Aloe-vera gel: Cut or break open a fresh aloe leaf to obtain the gel. Apply it to skin irritations, such as minor burns, cuts, or areas with eczema. Aloe-vera juice: Aloe-vera juive, obtained by cold pressing the entire leaf or just the el acts as a laxative; it is milder than the compounds found in the whole aloe leaf. Drink aloe-vera juice to help maintain colon health and to ease peptic ulers and irritable bowl syndrome. Labeled Products: Aloe juice and extracts are available in health-food stores. Aloe is a favorite moisturizing ingredient in natural skin-care products. Suppositories, laxatives and the taste-enhancing coating on many types of pills often contain aloe. Homeopathy: Potencies greater than 4X are used for both internal and external treatments. Blessings Ani Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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