Name:  Aloe

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Used for:  This is another one of the “magic” plants that can be used for a number of things, and does them all quite well.  It can be used both internally and externally.  It is one of the best things to use as a salve on burns, including sunburns.  If mixed into juice or drunk it promotes internal healing and eases digestive issues.

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Directions and Warnings:  When using aloe preparations, make sure that there is neither alcohol nor lanolin in the mixture.  They inactivate many of its useful compounds.  Do not use aloe on a staph infection, aloe can seal the infection in and give it a better environment to multiply.