I have posted on this site a number of times, pertaining to the above. However have discovered a new use.ALOE VERA IS EXCELLENT FOR YOUR SKIN AS A RESULT OF SUNBURN/DRYSKIN. Puncture the softgel and squeeze out the gel. Gel is much better than Aloe Vera Juice in my opinion!!!This has increased my level of confidence regarding the healing/soothing of the stomach lining/intestines by aloe vera gel.I take the gel ### twice the recommended daily amounts; relatively inexpensive ### approximnately $11US;180 softgel capsules; 200:1 concentration: General Nutrition CentersIf anyone is aware of better pricing/product please share. Also take the Primadophilus Reuteri ### twice the recommended daily amount.Purchase from Iherb.comProblems are 90% resolved - do have flare ups!!Previously suffered from:c/dbloatingstomach painpain on my left sideinability to sleepexhaustionirritabilityProbably impacted my nervous system.Also eat green vegetables and exercise- no junk food.WILL TAKE 2/3 WEEKS TO SEE DIFFERENCE-WITH SYMPTOMS GRADUALLY REGRESSING OVER TIME-TOOK ME 3/5 MONTHS. Hope this helps