THE complementary medicinal properties of Aloe Vera have been known for some 4,000 years with one of the first references being on an Egyptian temple carving.

Over 75 different nutrients have been identified so far from the gel, these include: VITAMINS: The antioxidant vitamins A C and E and the B vitamin B12 MINERALS: Calcium, sodium, iron, potassium, chromium, magnesium, zinc, manganese and copper.

AMINO ACIDS: the building blocks for proteins.

ENZYMES: these help with the digestion and absorption of food.

SALICYLIC ACID: A natural antiseptic exfoliator which also has anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antiseptic properties.

ACEMANNAN: Boosts the immune system, is antiviral, can increase the activity of white blood cells.

The great properties of Aloe Vera have been captured by Forever Living Products.

We grow all our own aloe vera in a toxic free environment and plants are harvested by hand.

Our products contain only inner gel and just enough of other ingredients as required! Our product range include vitamin supplements, skincare ranges, make up, teas, nutrition and diet aids, household cleaning products and many more.

- Aloe Vera drinks: Our pure Aloe Vera drinks are probably the best daily tonic known to man. They are meticulously tested to assure you of consistent effective benefits.

- Our Aloe Vera gel is being clinically trialled at Morriston Hospital, Swansea in the treatment of IBS Skin Care Our skin preparations are extremely effective.

- Our Propolis Creme is very beneficial for the skin and has been used in the Dermatology Department by consultants at Great Ormond Street - Beehive products: One of the oldest known sources of excellent natural health, our products include the purest bee pollen, propolis, royal jelly and high desert honey Animal Care Many of the products can be used on animals, from domestic pets to farm animals, from goldfish to reptiles.

A recent trial undertaken at University College Northampton demonstrated that Aloe Vera Gel improves hoof growth when fed to horses over a three month period.

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