Aloe Vera

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Want to try a more natural approach to horsecare? Then why not try some of the high quality organically grown Aloe Vera products available at Taranet! Visit our online shop or email info@taranet.co.uk for a free brochure

ALOE VERA

Facts about the plant

Aloe Vera is a plant that belongs to the lily family thus is related to garlic, onion and asparagus. There are over 200 types of Aloe Vera, of these only 4 or 5 are commonly used. The most widely used variety is Aloe Vera Barbadensis.

Taranet are Independent Distributors for Forever Living Products (FLP) who use Aloe Vera Barbadensis.

You should also make sure that the Aloe Vera product carries the International Aloe Science Council (IASC) seal of approval. The IASC is an independent regulatory body which monitors the quantity of Aloe Vera in the products. FLP was the first company in the UK and Europe to market products authorised to carry the International Aloe Science Council Seal of Approval.

The components of Aloe Vera can be divided into -

	vitamins - It contains a wide range - including the anti oxidant vitamins' C and E and Beta Carotene. It also has one of the few plant sources in the world of vitamin B12.
	enzymes - Includes Lipases and proteases.
	anthraquinones - Is found in small quantities and those present have a variety of uses.
	salycilic acid - Naturally occurring substance with a variety of uses.
	minerals - Essential but needed only in small quantities includes - calcium, manganese, zinc, copper, chromium, sodium, magnesium, potassium and iron.
	saponins - Capable of cleansing.
	lignin - Inclusion in topical preparations allows Aloe Vera to have a penetrative effect into the skin.
	amino acids.

How can Aloe Vera help your animal?

Many animal owners have found Aloe Vera based products to be useful in a wide range of different situations - from skincare to general healthcare.

If you've any questions about how Aloe Vera can be used with your animal (or yourself!) please do not hesitate to email info@taranet.co.uk or visit our Online Shop. Some free samples are available upon request for certain products - please email us for yours (UK only).

Aloe Vera - Information on Usage

	When used topically, sometimes a 'healing crisis' can occur, i.e. - looks worse before they get better. This can last for 5-10 days.
	There are no known contaminants.
	Topical applications need to be applied more frequently than steroid/antibiotic creams.
	Combined use of Aloe Vera products orally and topically often produces better results in skin conditions.
	No adverse side effects have been reported in over 30 years of usage.
	Has been found to work in conjunction with conventional drugs with no adverse effects.

Please remember that no alternative treatment can replace medical advice from a qualified physician - and professional advice should always be sought if you (or your animal) are at all unwell before using any alternative product.

To purchase Aloe Vera products, please visit Taranet's Online Shop - click here

If you would like to purchase the products at discounted prices - please email us at info@taranet.co.uk to find out how!

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