Aloe Health, Inside and Out: Aloe vera has been used for thousands of years in traditional medicine, both topically and orally, for skin care, dietary supplements and herbal beverages. While you may be most familiar with Aloe vera as a salve for sunburn; taken orally, it promotes gastrointestinal health* and contains powerful antioxidants.

For as long as people have been trying to settle their stomachs, sooth a burn, or treat an ulcer, aloe has been used for healing. According to ancient clay tablets, the Sumerians used it and the Egyptians had at least 12 formulations for both internal and external healing.

Directions: Dissolve one Aloe C Defense™ tablet in water or juice. Stir before drinking.

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