Herb's Magickal Properties Lesson #6

By Kaei A. - Merry Meet and Welcome to my sixth instalment of Herbal Series. Today we are going to discuss Aloe Vera.

Herbs: Aloe

Common Names- Aloe (Aloe vera) aka burn plant, medicine plant

Feminine. Moon. Water.

Protection, Luck. Guards against evil influences and prevents household accidents. Plant aloe on the graves of loved ones to promote a peaceful existence until the deceased is reborn. Use for success in the world. Prevents feelings of loneliness.

Scientific name- Aloe

Kingdom: Plantae

Clade: Angiosperms

Clade: Monocots

Order: Asparagales

Family: Xanthorrhoeaceae

Subfamily: Asphodeloideae

Genus: Aloe

Species: A. vera

Origin- Mediterranean, but grows also in the Caribbean

Category- Plantae

Height- Aloe vera plants produce a conspicuous inflorescence composed of densely packed pendulous yellow flowers on a spike which can be up to 90 cm (35 in) in height.

The plant itself can grow to be 1 m (3 ft) in height and can live for up to 100 years if well cared for. Aloe vera may also be called Aloe barbadensis or Aloe perfoliata and is indigenous to eastern and southern Africa.

Grow Zone- Mediterranean, Carribean, can be grown in pots indoors as well

Planet: Moon

Rules: Feminine

Element: Water

Toxicity : *Caution* Use of topical aloe vera is not associated with significant side effects. Oral ingestion of aloe vera, however, may cause abdominal cramps and diarrhea which in turn can decrease the absorption of drugs IARC studies have found aloe vera to be carcinogenic in animals, and state that it is a possible carcinogenic in humans as well.

Description: colors textures

Medicinal uses- The gel inside of the leaves of the Aloe plant can be used externally to treat minor burns, sun burn, cuts, scrapes and poison ivy. Aloe gel is good for moisturizing the skin and is a main ingredient of many skin care products. Many people use it to reduce acne and treat other skin problems.

It has been used in lotions, to soothe sunburn and to soften dry skin. I've used it to reduce inflammation from psoriasis. It is advised to not take aloe internally, from the MayoClinic website, as it can cause loose bowels and cramping. Please use externally.

Magical Uses- Protection, Luck. Guards against evil influences and prevents household accidents. You can plant aloe on the graves of loved ones to promote a peaceful existence in the afterlife until the deceased's soul has been reborn It can be used for sucess in the world, for money, or to gain a job as well. It may be a good day to keep some of the leaves in a medicine bag when achieving goals, such as getting a job.

Culinary Uses- This herb is not to be ingested, as it is toxic internally. It can cause diarrhea and resulting dehydration.

Thank you for reading! We hope that you found this Article informative, and as always we appreciate your feedback. You may contact us here or facebook.com/triplemoonministries with your comments or questions. Have a Blessed Day.

Text by Kaeli A. with reference to www.earthwitchery.comhttp://www.herbslist.net/https://www.plantvillage.org/en/topics/aloe-vera/infos/diseases_and_pests_description_uses_propagation

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