Aloe vera - the wonder plant

 Aloe Vera 

Introduction

Aloe vera is thorny plant.this plant is cultivates in dry hort subtropical regions around the world.aloe vera is medicinal plant which use to treat for various health conditions since thousands of years. It originates from Arabian Peninsula.The name aloe vera was derived from the Arabic word 

Alloeh - shining bitter substance 

 Vera is Latin word 

Vera - true.

Native

The plant belongs to the Asphodelaceae (Liliaceae) family that thrives in dry regions in Asia, Europe, America, and Africa.

Aloe vera plant description

Aloe vera plant has turgid green leaves joined at the stem in a rosette pattern.leaves color may vary from gray to green.white spots are present in leaves outer surface.They have sharp, pinkish spines along their edges.aloe vera produce yellow ,tube shape flowers which cluster on stem of plant.The useful parts of aloe vera are gel and latex.

Contents of Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera contains near about 98% - 99% of water.aloe vera also contains chemical compounds like glycoproteins, flavonoids, enzymes, minerals essential amino acids,sugar,flavonols,sterols,saponins, phenolic anthraquinone, polysaccharides and vitamins.

Benefits of aloe vera

1) drinking of two tablespoons of aloe Vera juice helps to maintain blood sugar levels.

2) Aloe latex contains aloin, an anthraquinone that gives aloe vera its laxative properties, and which may relieve constipation.

3) aloe vera cream,gel are good to rejuvenate skin and reduce inflammation of skin.

4) aloe vera provides some relief from sunburn.

5) aloe vera extract in syrup or juice is useful to lower heartburn, belching and vomiting.

6) mixture of green tea,water and aloe vera is best skin toner.

7) Helps to reduce acnes and lighten blemishes.

8) aloe vera is useful for promoting hair growth.

9) keeps dandruff free scalp

10) Aloe Vera is best hair conditioner.

Risks

1) Excesses of aloe vera is very harmful for both inner and outer usage.if you take more than proportion aloe vera juice or gel in side,you may suffer from diarrhea type diseases.

2) People who allergies by garlic onion ,those also get allergies by aloe vera.

3) if someone take medicines regularly due some medical reasons,they should concern with their doctors before using aloe vera or it's products

4) pregnant women and breastfeeding mother's should avoid aloe vera and it's products.