Aloe, native to Africa, is also known as "lily of the desert", the "plant of immortality", and the "medicine plant". The name was derived from the Arabic alloeh meaning "bitter" because of the bitter liquid found in the leaves. In 1500 B.C. Egyptians recorded use of the herbal plant in treating burns, infections and parasites. There are over 500 species of aloe growing in climates worldwide. Ancient Greeks, Arabs and Spaniards have used the plant throughout the millennia. African hunters still rub the gel on their bodies to reduce perspiration and their scent. Extensive research since the 1930's has shown that the clear gel has a dramatic ability to heal wounds, ulcers and burns by putting a protective coating on the affected areas and speeding up the healing rate. The plant is about 96% water. The rest of it contains active ingredients including essential oil, amino acids, minerals, vitamins, enzymes and glycoproteins. Modern healers have used it since the 1930's. Many liquid health treatments are made, some combining aloe juice with other plants and herbs. The juice is soothing to digestive tract irritations, such as colitis and peptic ulcers. As a food supplement, aloe is said to facilitate digestion, aid in blood and lymphatic circulation, as well as kidney, liver and gall bladder functions. Aloe contains at least three anti-inflammatory fatty acids that are helpful for the stomach, small intestine and colon. It naturally alkalizes digestive juices to prevent overacidity - a common cause of indigestion. It helps cleanse the digestive tract by exerting a soothing, balancing effect. A newly discovered compound in aloe, acemannan, is currently being studied for its ability to strengthen the bodies natural resistance. Studies have shown acemannan to boost T-lymphocyte cells that aid the immune system. Those wise to the ways of aloe healing keep this plant in the kitchen. When the leaf is broken, its gel is placed on burns to relieve pain and prevent blisters. Aloe may reduce inflammation, decrease swelling and redness, and accelerate wound healing. Aloe can aid in keeping the skin supple, and has been used in the control of acne and eczema. It can relieve itching due to insect bites and allergies. Aloe's healing power come from increasing the availability of oxygen to the skin, and by increasing the synthesis and strength of tissue. Typical Extracts Specification: Product Name: Aloe Vera Extract, Typical Specification: 10:1 20:1 100:1 Part Used: Aloe vera "extract" is made by pulverizing the whole leaves of the plant. Aloe juice is made from the inner leaf. Common Use: Aloe supplements can be used for peptic ulcers and for gastro-intestinal health. Aloe has a moisturizing effect on the skin and is a common remedy for sunburn and skin irritation. Often used direct form the flowerpot in the treatment of minor burns and wounds. To make a salve; remove the thin outer skin and process the leaves in a blender, add 500 units of vitamin C powder to each cup and store in refrigerator. Care: Keep in sandy soil that is well drained. Potted plants need filtered sun or full shade.
Poria Cocos Brick (Fu Tea) is the top grade in the ancient kind of brown tea. Being complete ferment tea, Poria Cocos Brick Tea is the most complex and unique brown tea which has the longest production processing cycle. It products Aspergillus Cristatus, brick-like in appearance, with flourishing golden flowers all over, dark and shining, red and strong tea soup, mellow to the taste with lasting scent. “Xiang Yi” brand Poria Cocos Brick Tea Series accumulates several hundred years traditional production craft, its raw material is elegant, and the craft is advanced. The scientific analysis and the clinical experiment by domestic and foreign experts professor proved: Poria Cocos Brick Tea contains the many kinds of amino acids, the Vitamin and the trace elements which the human body needs, and its rich inclusion can effectively block the formation of carcinogenic microso group compound in human body. The contained steatolysis enzyme has the decomposition to be greasy, the digestion and reduces human body function as well as fat compound, cholesterol, three acid anhydride fat. The related beginning brown tea record, we can see Tang Dynasty Yang Ye “Imperial food steward to handle Record” as well as Five Dynasties Mao WenXi “Tea Spectrum” the “Qu Jiang thin slice, carry 80”. The production of brown tea, began in the early of the 16th century, according to “the Ming Dynasty History Tea Law”, as early as in the Ming Dynasty Jiajing Three Year, namely in 1524, Poria Cocos Brick Tea was stipulated as the Official Tea transported to north-west which was needed by the national minority people, and became there necessity. Till today, there is still a famous saying, “one would rather to without cereal for three days than be denied tea for one single day”. With nearly 500 years production history, the traditional Poria Cocos Brick Tea is an indispensable part of diet for the Chinese minority people in the border regions in the northwest. In 1998, when the Japanese Abundant Tea Meeting director Mr.Mazishidachi, a famous tea expert, made a study of China Gansu Corridor, he discovered the unique effect of Poria Cocos Brick Tea and exclaimed in surprise “Magic tea on the ancient Silk Road; life tea of each national minority in northwest China.” He also introduced this tea into Japan, making it a very popular pure natural healthy drink in current time. After the introduction of Poria Cocos Brick tea into Japan, some Japanese related experts, professors and agronomy doctors have made detailed and functional analysis of the organic elements as well as the digestion and the unique effect of reducing fat. At the same time, they have also compared with the inclusions of the green tea and the Oolong tea, and have got the extremely important scientific research breakthrough.