Organic aloe comes from aloe leaves grown without synthetic pesticides. You can take the inner gel or the whole leaf, usually as a morning juice on an empty stomach. The inner gel helps soothe occasional heartburn. Whole-leaf preparations may promote regularity.
Do not use aloe during pregnancy or while nursing. Anyone with kidney problems or taking diuretics or heart medicine should speak with a doctor first. Whole-leaf products may cause a laxative effect.