The Tribune

By Dr Betty Adderley

MOST people are familiar with this bad tasting green leaf.
Wrapped in this leaf is an abundance of goodness that the body loves. It offers essential vitamins, minerals and amino acids that the body craves every day.

I speak of none other than aloe vera, commonly referred to as the ‘miracle plant’.
Another thing we come to know about this plant is that when taken internally, it helps us feel better; and when used topically, burns and wounds heal quickly.
Aloe vera was known and used throughout recorded history by people of nearly every civilisation.

It is reported that the famous Queen Cleopatra of Egypt used aloe vera to enhance her beauty. Alexander the Great and Christopher Columbus are also said to have used it to treat their soldiers’ wounds.
Aloe vera grows mainly in dry regions. All my life I was exposed to the use of this plant for stomach ailments, for the washing of the hair, for burns and simply to rub on the face in the absence of scented face cream.

Nowadays aloe comes in the form of lotions, gels, creams, facials, hair care products, beverages and much more.

With all this great stuff from Mother Nature it amazes me that more advantage is not taken of this plant. It shows that for the most part we have moved away from what we know best.

If you are aware of a plant that was used in biblical times by King Solomon (Song of Solomon 4:14 ) and was used to embalm the body of Jesus himself, who was and still is the king of miracles, (St John 19:38-40 ), then why won’t you give it a try?
It is said that the body needs a total of 90 essential nutrients in order for it to function properly.

Researchers have discovered that aloe contains about 75 per cent of those nutritional components, including vitamins A ,C E and B12 , amino acids, selenium, potassium, zinc and more. Aloe vera in its purest state has proven to work wonders.
On the other hand, if we choose to use shelf products we want to ensure that we get the highest quality possible. Scientific studies have revealed that aloe vera juices and gels should contain at least 70 per cent pure aloe vera pulp in order to achieve effective results.

To single out an aloe vera company in Arizona, Forever Living Products, which owns over 90 per cent of the aloe vera leaves in the world, they meet this criteria. As a result, the company manufactures and produces the finest and most potent products in the world. This company has received qualification from the Aloe Science Council in the late ‘90s for meeting the requirement and Forever Living displays their seal of approval on their label.
To date, Forever Living still leads the way in the production and distribution of aloe vera products which are widely used around the world.

Have an open mind and join others who are using and deriving great benefits from aloe vera products for ulcers, diabetes, cancer, rashes, burns, gum disease and so much more.
To obtain more information about natural aloe vera products, contact the writer at 361-5435 or e-mail bett_on@yahoo.com.

• Dr Betty Adderley is a veteran educator, certified nutritionist , trained guidance counsellor, network marketing coach and motivational speaker.