In response to the question on Aloe vera for nipples. It has a very strong
taste and a slimy consistency when fresh. It also has a laxative or
purgative effect when taken internally and can cause intestinal cramping. (
see Rodale's Herbs and The Herb Book by Lust) It definitely is a smell to
get use to. I have not had direct knowledge of the others in the aloe
family. I would try it for nipple care but I'm likely to experiment.
Liz Spannraft IBCLC
Dan & Liz Spannraft