Aloe is well known for its ability to soothe irritations on our skin. The big question was whether aloe, if ingested, could help soothe the bladder. Desert Harvest is one of the companies who conducted a formal clinical trial to study the effectiveness of Desert Harvest Aloe in reducing bladder irritation and IC symptoms. The results were encouraging. You can read more about this study in a lecture given by Pat Criscoto, CEO of Desert Harvest, on the IC Network! Click here to view the lecture!. Some have reported that aloe has helped to reduce urethral burning, in particular.

Update! In late 2006, Desert Harvest added several new products to their product line which have quickly gained popularity, including: Desert Harvest Aloe with Quercetin, Desert Harvest Aloe with Glucosamine & Chondroitin, Desert Harvest Aloe with Calcium & Vitamin D and Desert Harvest Aloe with Low Acid Ester Vitamin C. For patients who struggle with sensitivities to large supplements, these may be reasonable alternatives to consider. You can find the last two in our Vitamins category!