While many of us are familiar with the
aloe vera plant's topical healing properties (the clear
gel is often smoothed on sunburned skin),
consuming aloe vera is common in Latin American culture — and Laura McLively, a registered dietitian and author of the newly published The Berkeley Bowl Cookbook, says that more people should open their eyes (and mouths!)
Aloe vera juice or
gel,
consumed twice daily, not only cools and cleanses the blood of pitta, but it also has a strong affinity to the female system.17 Ashoka tones the uterus and is thus eases a heavier flow.15 Women's Support, is a wonderful formula for the female reproductive system, in general, and is designed to remove pitta from the system, as it contains shatavari, guduchi,
aloe vera, and brahmi, amongst other supportive herbs.