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Circa 2200 B.C.
Clay tablets found in Babylonia record the use of whole leaf Aloe
administered internally to help cure intestinal problems.
Circa 1550 B.C.
Egyptian "Papyrus Ebers," the oldest know written record of medicinal
treatments, depicts the use of whole leaf Aloe ground up and mixed with
other ingredients and then boiled. Twelve separate recipes using the Aloe
plant to cure both internal and external conditions.
Circa 50 B.C.
Greek physician Celsius reportedly gained acceptance in the use of Aloe
ingestion as a cure for various internal ailments.
Circa 41-68 A.D.
Greek physician Dioscorides writes "De Materia Medica." For nearly 1700
years this book was the primary resource used by students of botany and
the science of healing. The book contains a detailed description of the
plant know today as Aloe Vera. The book explains that the sap, not the
gel is the source of the Aloe plant’s healing properties. Contains a
notation that the more bitter the Aloe, the more effective it is in healing.
Indicates that Aloe induces sleep, cleanses the stomach, treatment for
skin irritations, bruises, stops hair loss, mouth pain, stops bleeding of
wounds, and several other useful cures.
Circa 200 A.D.
The use of Aloe has become an important part of Roman medicine.
Employed by physicians such as Aretaces, Galen, Antyllus, and many other
physicians from southern Europe.
Circa 900 A.D.
Arab physician AL-Kindi states that Aloe contains anti-inflammatory agents
and reduces pain when used topically. He also states that in Egypt Aloe is
taken internally to clean the digestive system and detoxify the entire body.
Circa 1000-1300 A.D.
Throughout Europe widespread acceptance of the Aloe plant and its dried
sap both used as healing agents.
Circa 1300-1500 A.D.
The dried sap of the Aloe plant are introduced to English medicine through
importation from Africa. Dried Aloe sap is used in the British Isles as a
treatment for external wounds and skin conditions.
Circa 1500-1600 A.D.
Aloe is brought to the new world by Spanish conquistadors and
missionaries. Aloe is planted around Catholic missions and used
extensively by missionaries and native population as a universal healing
agent.
Circa 1700-1900 A.D.
The name “Aloe Vera” is given to the plant by C. Von Linne in 1720. The
Scientific name given, Aloe Vera Linne, is also referred to today as Aloe
Barbadensis Miller. Several Hundred papers and references published by
physicians and natural healers worldwide describing Aloe's many uses as
a healing agent. In 1820 Aloe is officially recognized and listed as a
purgative and a skin protectant by the United States pharmacopoeia.
Circa 1900 A.D.
Aloe is grown in warm regions across the world for its healing benefits.
Fresh or dehydrated whole leaf sold as a treatment for radiation injuries;
including ulcers, burns, dermatitis, and other skin injuries and conditions.
In 1912 Colonel H. W. Johnston starts the first commercial U.S. Aloe Vera
farm in Florida.
1934 A.D.
C. E. Collins publishes the first modern-era medical paper in the United
States. Collins’ paper describes the use of whole Aloe leaf to heal
radiation dermatitis on the forehead of a 31-year-old female. In a 3-month
period the Aloe treatment healed the dermatitis, the report indicates that
the patients skin returned to normal, little or no scarring was present and
no skin discoloration. Further testing is done by Collins on a group of fifty
patients with radiation injuries, burns, ulcers, and dermatitis. Collins
reports identical results in 100 percent of patients in the test group. The
paper states all fifty patients were successfully healed through the use of
Aloe.
Circa 1936-1939 A.D.
Separate test groups are conducted in various cities across the United
States. Dr. C. S. Wright, M.D., Philadelphia, PA, A. B. Loveman, M.D.,
Louisville, KY, A. Fine, M.D., Cincinnati, OH, S. Brown, M.D., Cincinnati, OH,
Dr. F. B. Mandeville, M.D., Richmond VA. All report similar results to that of
Collins’ findings in 1934. Uniformly, all reports indicate that Aloe heals
radiation burns, ulcers, and dermatitis.
Circa 1940-1941 A.D.
Studies conducted by T. Rowe, B.K. Lovell, and Lloyd M. Parks, conclude
that Aloe heals burns considerably faster than alternative forms of
treatment. Studies suggest that the Aloe leaf does not need to be fresh to
be effective. Healing agent is found in the sap, juice and skin - not in the
gel. Rowe states that the Aloe was boiled with no apparent loss of healing
properties.
1947 A.D.
A report written by T.C. Barnes of Hahneunan Medical College and Hospital
of Philadelphia, PA indicates that Aloe Vera heals skin injuries at least one-third faster than alternative treatments.
Circa 1956-1957 A.D.
Russian scientists N. Nordvinov and B. Rostotsky, find that Aloe prevents
radiation burns and reduces healing time by one half in patients with 2nd
and 3rd degree radiation and fire burns, frostbite, cuts, and blisters.
Findings indicate that the use of Aloe greatly improves skin texture,
eliminates dryness, itching, eczema, psoriasis, neurodermititis, and other
skin diseases. Reports also indicate that Aloe Vera may be an effective
treatment in combating some types of skin cancer.
1959 A.D.
G. Gjerstad and T.D. Riner, reviewed data submitted by E.P. Pendergrass.
They stated that United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
admitted Aloe ointment regenerated skin cells, it eliminated scarring and
promotes regeneration of natural skin color, and does so without toxicity.
According to this paper, the agent responsible for the ability to regenerate
skin cells was traumatic acid, which is listed as a wound-healing hormone
in the Merks index.
1969 A.D.
Dr. E. Zimmerman and the Baylor College of Dentistry performed an
extensive study on the use of Aloe Vera as a treatment for dental-related
disorders. Research concluded that Aloe is a very powerful anti-
inflammatory and it kills a broad spectrum of micro-organisms that cause
infection.
1978 A.D.
Dr. G.R. Waller, Oklahoma State University, reports that the skin or sap
portion of the Aloe leaf contains a broad spectrum of free amino acids. The
reports indicates the presence several other powerful anti-inflammatory,
pain killing and anti-microbial agents in the Aloe’s skin and sap.
1980 A.D.
Dr. B. Wolfe D.D.S., P.A., Albuquerque, NM reports that Aloe quickly relieves
pain, eliminates soreness, irritation, and swelling. Report also states that
Aloe is non-toxic.
1980 A.D.
J. Heggars, M.D., Chicago Burn Center demonstrated the ability of the Aloe
Vera to heal third degree burns and frost bite up to six times faster than
accepted modern medical treatment. Dr. Heggars states that the
treatment eliminated scarring; normal skin color returned and unbelievably
the Aloe completely regenerated the hair follicles, and allowed for
regrowth of hair in burned areas.
1994 A.D.
International Aloe Science Council (IASC) states that most major bands of
cosmetic and toiletries contain less than two percent Aloe. Per the IASC,
most experts agree that a concentration of 25 to 40% is necessary for a
cosmetic product to have any benefits. Dr. W. Winters, University of Texas
Health Science Center, at San Antonio, reported Aloe contains at least 140
substances. Winters states that it is these substances which control cell
growth and division, reduce inflammation, stimulates the growth of white
cells and other immune-function cells, and concludes that Aloe is a wound
healer and infection fighter. Winters calls Aloe "a pharmacy in a plant."
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