Wild Aloes of Africa – The Bitter Sweet Truth of the Better Aloe
Aloe Ferox
The name ‘Ferox’ translates directly to FIERCE
And This plant surely lives up to that reputation.
With over 130 powerful, natural properties
This evergreen Aloe grows prolifically in full sun, they produce beautiful orange-red flowers during the winter months that attracts birds and butterflies as easily as children who love to suck the nectar from the flowers.
This Aloe was first introduced to Europe in 1700. It is medicinal and the healing sap has been exported for the medicine trade since 1760.
Packing More Nutrients Than Aloe Vera
The goodness of this plant mostly lies with in the bitter cocktail that is produced within its characteristically succulent leaves in form of a bitter brown sap as well as a colorless gel that can both be extracted easily and used for its great magical healing power.
Holding many similarities to the Aloe Vera, the Aloe Ferox surpasses its counterpart in many ways such as:
- Producing 20 times more sap than the Aloe Vera
- Higher nutrient concentrations
Some of the Health Benefits of the Aloe Ferox
The Bitter Exudate
- Used as a laxative
- Cancer Preventative
- Immune Booster
- Treatment for viral infections
- Pain Reducer for arthritis
Aloe Gel Used for:
- Healing Wounds
- Insulateing and hydrateing wounds
- As a food supplement
- Treatments for Stress
- Its ability to ward off tumors
- Strengthening the immune system
and has also been found to have antiviral, antifungal, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties.
Aloe Ferox Juice:
- Helps lower cholesterol
- Fight diabetes
- Detoxification
- For acid reflux
- Eases irritable bowel syndrome
- Relieves peptic ulcers
- Decreases reoccurring urinary tract infections
Properties Valued For Cosmetic Uses
- Moisturizing,
- Healing and Restorative powers
- Delays the onset of fine lines and wrinkles.
- Rejuvenating
Other uses:
The chopped leaves and a bucket of wild rosemary and khaki bos are left over night to steep in boiling water and this water is used to bath dogs as a tick repellent.
They are also made into a delicious jam which is similar to watermelon jam.
“Unlike the vera, aloe ferox does not have to be filtered. Therefore, the aloe ferox maintains more of the natural occurring properties. This means that there are more vitamins, minerals, and amino acids in the aloe ferox than in the aloe vera.”
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Aloe ferox
pharmacy in a plant.
NOTE: Due to the active ingredients in aloe ferox, products containing the plant should not be taken by women who are pregnant or breastfeeding
References:
http://www.aloeplant.info
https://www.natural-beauty-care.co.uk
https://africancapealoe.wordpress.com
www.wikipedia.com
Www.pixabay.com
Other Aloes of Africa
Interesting (and nice photos)!
Thank you so much
I never knew there were so many varieties...Nice info @breezin
Thank yo for reading and Commenting!
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Hello, nice photos! Do You know, how is this one called?
It looks to me like the aloe arborescens commonly known as a cranz alloe