Aloe Ferox and Aloe Vera are often mistakenly considered as the same plant, but it isn’t! Although the two share many similarities, the chemical analysis of the Aloe Ferox shows that it is much better in terms of its beneficial elements.
Aloe ferox can grow to 3 in height, and can be found on rocky hills, in grassy fynbos and on the edges of the Karoo. The plants may differ physically from area to area due to local conditions. Its leaves are thick and fleshy, and have reddish-brown spines on the margins with smaller spines on the upper and lower surfaces. Its flowers are orange or red, and stand between 0.6 and 1.2m above the leaves.
The calcium, magnesium, potassium and zinc in Aloe Ferox is much higher than in Aloe Vera, which is why traditional use of the Aloe Ferox includes , the improvement of the Immune System, Gout, Arthritis, Fibrosis, Diabetes, Skin Ailments (Acne), PMT, Migraines, Insomnia, Gall and Kidney Stones, lack of energy, Throat Infections, Heart Burn, Colic, Stomach Ulcers, Bladder Infections, Haemorrhoids, shingles, constipation, Osteoporosis, Indigestion, Tonsillitis, Arthritis, Eczema, Conjunctivitis, Hypertension, Stress and many more. Hoewever, Aloe Ferox has lower sodium levels than Aloe Vera, which is why Aloe Ferox is considered beneficial for high blood pressure!
Benefits that have been scientifically proven of Aloe Ferox:
Used on the skin, Aloe Ferox extracts have been proven to:
Aloe Ferox is harvested from free range plants and not farmed commercially and it has not been exposed to insecticides and chemical fertilizers.
At Jigsimur we only use Aloe Ferox in our products.
Aloe ferox can grow to 3 in height, and can be found on rocky hills, in grassy fynbos and on the edges of the Karoo. The plants may differ physically from area to area due to local conditions. Its leaves are thick and fleshy, and have reddish-brown spines on the margins with smaller spines on the upper and lower surfaces. Its flowers are orange or red, and stand between 0.6 and 1.2m above the leaves.
The calcium, magnesium, potassium and zinc in Aloe Ferox is much higher than in Aloe Vera, which is why traditional use of the Aloe Ferox includes , the improvement of the Immune System, Gout, Arthritis, Fibrosis, Diabetes, Skin Ailments (Acne), PMT, Migraines, Insomnia, Gall and Kidney Stones, lack of energy, Throat Infections, Heart Burn, Colic, Stomach Ulcers, Bladder Infections, Haemorrhoids, shingles, constipation, Osteoporosis, Indigestion, Tonsillitis, Arthritis, Eczema, Conjunctivitis, Hypertension, Stress and many more. Hoewever, Aloe Ferox has lower sodium levels than Aloe Vera, which is why Aloe Ferox is considered beneficial for high blood pressure!
Benefits that have been scientifically proven of Aloe Ferox:
- Inhibiting growth of certain tumours
- Anti-viral activity in HIV patients
- Anti-inflammatory & antioxidant activity
- Expelling of parasitic worms
- Treatment of bacterial infections
- a safe laxative
Used on the skin, Aloe Ferox extracts have been proven to:
- Repair and soothe tissue
- Contain anti-inflammatory & antioxidant properties
- Reduce swelling
Aloe Ferox is harvested from free range plants and not farmed commercially and it has not been exposed to insecticides and chemical fertilizers.
At Jigsimur we only use Aloe Ferox in our products.
