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Aloe vera. Aloe (juice ). Aloe vera Aloe barbadensis Aloe ferox Aloe africana Family : Liliaceae. There are over 240 different species of Aloe, growing mainly in the dry regions of Africa, Asia, Europe and America.
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Aloe (juice ) • Aloe vera • Aloe barbadensis • Aloe ferox • Aloe africana Family : Liliaceae
There are over 240 different species of Aloe, growing mainly in the dry regions of Africa, Asia, Europe and America. • Although Aloe vera is a member of the Lily (Liliaceae) family, it is very cactus-like in its characteristics.
Aloe barbadensis leading the group. • Aloe barbadensis is the type of Aloe used in most products with aloe content available commercially today.
constituents 1.The aloe leaf contains 20 minerals, 18 amino acids, and 12 vitamins . 2. Anthraquinone glycoside : aloin & barbaloin
Uses 1.Aloe vera topical has been used to assist in the healing of minor wounds, burns, eczema, and psoriasis. 2. Laxative . 3. Hair tonic . 4. Stomach and brain tonic . 5. Aloe gel used to treat acne . 6. Cosmetics ( shampoo, creams , hair gel & soap) .