Aloe Vera is a native of Africa but it is found and cultivated in many
countries of the world.
Aloe Vera is a member of Aloaceae plant family. This is a perennial plant.
This is a small herb with stolons. The leaves are radical, very flashy, broad at
base and narrow at apex. The leaves are pale green with distant horny prickles
on the margin. The flowers bloom in August to December, on long scapes, yellow,
orange and scarlet raceme.
Usage:
The juice of the leaves is used in cosmetic for the skin treatments. The gel
derived from the leaves have so many varied uses like cure for Diabetes, gastric
disorders, burns, cosmetic, skin care etc.
Chemical compounds obtained:
Aloe gel and Aloin are obtained from this plant.
