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Need a Digestive Aid for Your IBS? Soothing Aloe May Be Just Your fix

March 17, 2011 by We Love Aloe 18 Comments

Irritable Bowel Syndrome, better known as IBS, is a disorder that affects the large intestines and digestive system. If you suffer from IBS, you may experience bloating, gas, diarrhea, abdominal pain, constipation, and/or cramps. Dealing with these symptoms is uncomfortable and often problematic, but they can be controlled. One digestive aid that can help with IBS symptoms is aloe vera. Aloe vera gel or juice is great for topical use, but it can also be used to help soothe the colon and relieve IBS symptoms.

What is the Intestines’ Job?

Understanding how the intestines work during digestion will help you better understand how aloe vera can help heal your body. The digestive tract absorbs nutrients and gets rid of toxins. The healthy bacteria in your digestive tract should separate the good nutrients from the bad toxins. However, an unhealthy diet makes it difficult for your digestion to do this properly which often results in more toxins and impurities in your system. IBS is a sign of toxin buildup. These toxins and unabsorbed food build up inside your colon. With build up, not only do toxins get trapped, but nutrients will no longer be able to absorb into your body and blood stream as they should. This can cause more problems in addition to typical IBS symptoms such as malnutrition or fatigue. Such buildup will only get worse if it is not taken care of properly.

How Does Aloe Effect the Colon?

In order to use aloe to soothe the intestines, it must be ingested, either as a liquid, gel, or capsule. Aloe is very gentle on the intestinal tract. It can heal the intestines from inflammation, act as a stool softener for those experiencing constipation, and help the digestive system work more efficiently. Efficient and effective digestion can help relieve diarrhea and constipation symptoms as well as other systems that result. Aloe can also help cleanse the colon. The soothing effects of aloe and abundant vitamins, enzymes, and nutrients in aloe help to remove toxins and food buildup in the colon and the body. These toxin can make you feel ill and mess with your entire digestive system if they remain in your body. Aloe vera contains enzymes that can help in digestion by breaking up the undigested food. It will take a few weeks of regular aloe consumption to completely clean up the colon.

The Chemical Make Up of the Aloe Plant

One reason why the aloe plant is so beneficial is that it is thought to have a chemical make up closer to the chemical make up of humans than any other plant. Aloe has the ability to restore the digestive system and bring back vital nutrients. Highly processed diets lacking proper nutrients are often the cause of intestinal problems. Aloe vera can help return the digestive system to its optimum state, even after all the damage done by an improper diet.

Improved or Relieved Symptoms

When the colon and digestive system are improved or restored by the enzymes and nutrients from the aloe vera plant, some individuals find improvement in many IBS systems. You may experience less bloating and heartburn, an ease in stomach pain and gas, and most importantly, healing from diarrhea and/or constipation. Healing from IBS can occur with regular use of aloe vera and a healthy diet.

Drinking Aloe vs Taking a Pill

There are several ways to consume aloe vera. There are powders, pills, gel, and juice. They each have their benefits, but one may still be better than the other. Juice or gel form is most often recommended and should be tried first if possible. Pills, or capsules, are more convenient. You don’t have to mix them with anything, drink anything that doesn’t taste good, etc. Pills travel well. If you plan to consume aloe with every meal, it is easier to take a pill. Also, some people can’t handle the taste or consistency of the gel, which isn’t a problem when you swallow a pill.

Juice or gel absorbs better into the system. It is in its natural form and is faster-acting than using a pill. If you find pills more convenient, but you want to try drinking juice or gel, you can carry it in a water bottle. Usually, you should keep it chilled before you use it, if possible.

How to Drink Aloe

Some people don’t mind the taste or texture of aloe. Others have trouble drinking it once, let alone on a daily basis. The gel is thick and lumpy, and it is difficult to drink normally. If you are worried about the consistency, use the liquid instead of the gel. You can water down the gel to thin it out and make it easier to drink if you can’t get the juice. Some people take the juice or gel quickly in one or two gulps. If you don’t like the taste, mix it with water or juice. Often, mixing it with juice is enough to completely disguise the taste.

What Kind of Aloe

Do not drink the kind of aloe gel you find in the beauty aisle at the drugstore. This is not meant for ingesting. This should only be used for topical use such as on burns or rashes, or as a moisturizer. Usually these aren’t 100% aloe. They often contain alcohol, preservatives, and fillers. Eating the gel directly from the plant might not be a good idea either. Some plants can be poisonous if you don’t have the right kind. The easiest way to do it, and often the cheapest, is to buy ready-to-drink gel or juice. This can be found in a health food store or online.

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  2. Ruthann says

    March 28, 2013 at 8:32 pm

    So many aloa supplements to choose from. In gell pill form, which one is recommended

    Reply
    • allison says

      April 24, 2016 at 5:01 am

      Use the leaf, if you can get it. Take about one inch at a time. The juice from the store was a waste of money. The bottom inch is bitter, so be warned.

      Reply
  3. Sarah says

    October 6, 2013 at 4:30 pm

    I used to have painful gas and bloating. My belly would rumble after meals and it was quite embarrassing during work meetings and such. It started to get so bad that I stopped eating just so I could get through a busy day at work without pain, I lost about 50lbs. I started to read the benefits of Aloe Vera online and figured I’d try it. I chose George’s Aloe Vera Water because it was said to be tasteless and it really is, it tastes like plain water. I take the recommended dose on the bottle which is two ounces twice daily and I noticed a change with in days, my tummy started to settle down and after a couple weeks I was nearly 100% better. I was amazed at how much better I felt! that was about three years ago and I still take Aloe Vera water daily. It’s very important that I keep a healthy diet free of fried foods and late night snacking on top of the Aloe Vera, as well, to keep my tummy happy but the Aloe Vera was a miracle for me, wanted to share my story to maybe help someone else. I find my Aloe Vera Water at health food stores or Whole Foods.

    Reply
    • eleticia says

      October 21, 2015 at 3:02 pm

      Did you have constipation and if so how did the aloe help you with that

      Reply
    • crystal says

      February 22, 2016 at 8:10 pm

      Hi Sarah,

      Im having the same problem, what brand of aloe vera do you use?

      Reply
    • allison says

      April 24, 2016 at 5:13 am

      Thank you Sarah, my husband has the same problem. He keeps blaming the food, but it looks like IBS to me! Now I can recommend it. I take it to clear up Prurigo Nodularis. The only time I had remission is from eating aloe.

      Reply
  4. Greg says

    March 13, 2014 at 4:46 pm

    My son has 2aloe plants. how would i know if they are not good. the gel in the leaves is tasteless . would like to try them for the digestive tract.

    Reply
    • Danielle Brown says

      March 15, 2014 at 1:05 am

      Hi Greg,

      Unless the leaves are brown or otherwise damaged (e.g. spotted, soggy, have holes, which might indicate a insect problem) they should contain good aloe gel. Try a small amount to start. And just be sure to rinse off the aloe gel before consuming it, as you do not want to get any aloe latex. You might want to also check out this article about consuming aloe vera gel just so you have all the facts and learn about proper dosage.

      Reply
  5. Pearl says

    December 20, 2014 at 5:19 pm

    Would anyone know if drinking Aloe Vera juice can repair colon pockets (diverticulitis)?

    Reply
  6. Rob says

    February 12, 2015 at 3:31 am

    I was wonder if anyone here is familiar with the scd diet and what is says about Aloe Vera as it is on the list of things not aloud.
    It contains mucilaginous polysaccharides as well as increasing the release of tumor necrosis factor which is associated with IBD inflammation and increased immune stimulation.

    I would like to give it a shot
    Anyone here have positive results that has UC?

    Reply
    • cat says

      March 15, 2015 at 6:25 pm

      That doesn’t make sense. Polysaccarides are immune boosters. They are in seaweed which is healing and one of the reasons Okinawans live so long. Astralagus as well.these r good things. I’ve been taking Astralagus to prevent return of cancer and ALWAYS get sick in spring from allergies I should have already been sick 2 times already and havent been sick this year
      I have inflammation in intestines and aloe vera juice really helps
      Ps.dont drink from straws. Air gets trapped

      Reply
  7. rohtash says

    August 20, 2015 at 11:58 am

    hi i want to know that which should i use aloevera juice for IBS & stone problems,

    Reply
  8. Sandra LaRocca says

    May 23, 2017 at 6:54 pm

    Praying this helps me. I had diverticulitis, IBS along with other health problems, my girls got it for me. I am taking it daily in the AM and PM. I will keep everyone posted

    Reply
  9. Thomas says

    September 15, 2017 at 9:35 pm

    Great post! Have nice day ! 🙂 enhjz

    Reply
  10. Wakaige says

    January 5, 2019 at 12:38 pm

    My fist day to read but I,’ll try to use aloe coz I have a digestive problem.thanks .

    Reply
  11. Brendan O Neill says

    May 9, 2019 at 1:26 am

    Hello there Brendan here.

    I was doing a cleanse and got IBS , Cant stop going to the bathroom . lots of water coming out very smelly. Aloe Vera is one I will start immediately any other suggestions

    Thank you for any help.

    Kind Regards
    Brendan

    Reply

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