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OSOMA prioritizes Indigenous knowledge in documenting and preserving cultural and tribal health practices and traditions.
Health Conditions, Plants, Food
Aloe Vera
Aloe is a succulent plant widely used in alternative medicine. For diabetes and digestive issues, the green part of the inner leaf can be made into a juice or dried and taken orally for digestive health. The clear gel from the Aloe plant can also be used on the skin as an ointment to treat wounds and burns.
Health Condition:
Type 2 Diabetes
Health Benefits:
Diet/Nutrition
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