Alternative Medicine Information

Aloe vera (Aloe Vera) is a succulent from the Asphodelaceae (Asphodelaceae). The plant has a short, woody stem of 30-50 cm high, which forms the base runners or branching. The leaves are often crowded. They are blue-green, very succulent, 40-50 cm long and 7-8 cm wide at the base, then they narrow to a point. At the bottom are the leaves and they have rounded on the edges spaced, triangular, pale green, horny teeth.

The Trossige inflorescence to 90 cm long. There are red and yellow flowers. The young, unopened flowers upwards. The older flowers with their cylindrical-curved and fused flower tubes down, making the inflorescence a pyramid-like shape. The slender flower tube six stamens are hidden. The ovary has three carpels and grows into a capsule.

Aloe vera is probably originally from the Arabian Peninsula. Today he is among others also in the Mediterranean Sea, Indonesia and West Indies. In Barbados there are many farms of this plant.

The sap can be used as a means wound and sunscreen. It is widely incorporated into cosmetics. The extraction takes place by cutting off the leaves and the juice dripping from this collection and in the air to dry.

Aloe Vera is an ancient herb used for over 3000 years to treat various ailments related and relative. Among the many plant ingredients that are in use today, Aloe Vera is one of the most flexible. It is an ancient botanical discovery. Although it is considered a member of the lily family, aloe vera is very much like the cactus in appearance. It is a native of the arid region, but is now cultivated in many parts of the world. Like a cactus plant, it is fleshy and succulent and related colloidal thick juice.

This plant has a capacity of moisture retentive unique and powerful healing properties. The Egyptians and the ancient Greeks had used the extract of Aloe Vera to heal cuts and wounds on the skin. The ancient records also mention its value in eliminating pain. What seems to be an important feature is its effect on skin cells as it helps the regeneration of new cells.

The real breakthrough came when the gel of Aloe Vera has been stabilized. It could now be used in cosmetic preparations for various skin conditions. It is proved ideal, not only for the treatment of problems, but also for general cosmetic care to protect and maintain healthy skin and to facilitate the regeneration of healthy new cells.