Aloe Vera Juice

Uses: Feed Supplement | Antiseptic

Aloe Vera is a species of succulent plant that originated in Africa. It grows in dry climates and is now cultivated in many parts of the world. The juice from aloe vera is rich with 20 beneficial amino acids, as well as vitamin B12, calcium, copper, iron, zinc, magnesium, phosphorus and potassium.

Aloe vera leaves release a yellow-green sap when the surface of the leaf is cut. This sap is an irritant and contains the latex-like compound, aloin. The inner leaf contains a soothing, transparent fluid.

Aloe vera is an anti bacterial, antifungal, antiviral and an anti-inflammatory agent. The gel from the inner leaf inhibits growth of Streptococcus and Shigella, but not Xanthomonas.

Aloe vera juice from Nature’s Gift is 99.6% pure juice from the inner leaf. It has not been concentrated and reconstituted, nor does it contain any material from the outer leaf. It has a guaranteed aloin content of no more than 0.8 parts per million. Aloe vera can be found in cosmetics, shampoos, lotions and many other common household products. Farmers in India use it, combined with molasses, as an effective wormer for their cattle.

A trainer of racehorses in the UK says he is a big fan of feeding aloe vera for gastric disorders and also as a good all-round tonic.

Benefits as a Feed Supplement

Keeps joints supple.
Revitalizes energy levels.
Increases milk production.
Reduces calving difficulties.
Promotes healthier skin (reduces ringworm, eczema and warts).
Treats arthritis, digestive problems, ear and eye problems, gastric ulcers, grass sickness, immune system issues, laminitis, mud fever, navicular dis-ease, osteoarthritis, rain scald in horses.

Directions for Use as a Feed Supplement

Cattle and Dairy (feed orally):

Cattle: 6 – 8 oz or 170 – 226 mL/day/animal.
Calves: 3 – 4 oz or 93– 113 mL/day/animal.

Horses (feed orally):

For arthritis: 2 – 8.5 oz or 60 – 250 mL/day.
For old horses: 3.4 – 4 oz or 100 – 120 mL/day.
For gastric ulcers: 8 oz or 250 mL/day.
For laminitis: 6.7 oz or 200 mL/day until the symptoms improve. Reduce to 4 oz or 120 mL/day.
For maintenance, keep at 2.8 oz or 60 mL/day.
For navicular disease: 4.2 oz or 125 mL with glucosamine, chondroitin and MSM twice a day until symptoms improve. For maintenance, drop the level to 4 oz or 120 mL/day.
For osteoarthritis: 8.5 oz or 250 mL/day. Reduce to 2 oz or 60 mL/day as symptoms improve. Maintain at that level.

Benefits as an Antiseptic

Soothes cuts, burns, bites and stings.
Reduces itchy skin.
Calms swelling.

Directions for Use as an Antiseptic

Clean the wound and apply liberally over it. Bandage if necessary. Repeat until healed.

Packaging

Gel or juice.
1 gallon or 3.7 L glass jugs.
Store in a cool, dark place. No need to refrigerate.

Safety

Do not store in plastic containers: this product may leach chemicals from plastic containers.
Aloe vera products that still contain aloin can cause some side effects on people taking certain medications or who have some intestinal diseases. These side effects are usually minor.