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      Annett
      Student

        In the pancreas module Doc talks about Aloe vera juice from the gel of the plant. Does the juice have all the same qualities that the gel does?  Are some constituents lost in the juicing?  I’m also specifically wondering if the juice will speed healing and soothe.

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        Dr. Patrick Jones
        Homestead Instructor

          Aloe vera gel is the clear, gel-like substance found inside the leaves of the aloe vera plant.

          Aloe vera juice is often made from the whole leaf of the aloe vera plant, including the inner gel and the outer leaf.

          Both juice made from the whole leaf and juice made from just the gel have some research on lowering blood sugars.

          Either juice should theoretically be good for topical stuff depending on how it was made I guess. But I’ve not tried it.

          Don't use herbs or combine herbs with medications or use them during lactation or pregnancy without talking with your healthcare provider.

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            Annett
            Student
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              Does it help speed healing internally?  I thought aloe vera was a vulnerary. Do I have that wrong?

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            Dr. Patrick Jones
            Homestead Instructor

              Aloe vera does have some anti-inflammatory and soothing  as well as vulnerary properties. Squishing the plants to make juice doesn’t change any of that chemistry.

              Don't use herbs or combine herbs with medications or use them during lactation or pregnancy without talking with your healthcare provider.

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              Natashia Atkinson
              Student

                My dad is on aloe vera juice for internal inflammation. It has made some differences in the health issues that he has. Watch out though, it will also clear you out and leave you with slightly shocking poo for awhile. 😀

                May His face shine upon you, Natashia

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