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Aloe Vera Gel
Botanical Name: Aloe barbadensis
Extraction Method: Natural Extract
Description: Aloe vera is a stemless plant with rosettes of very thick fleshy leaves. The aloe vera flowers are yellow or red clusters which are formed on long stems.
Color: Transparent
Parts Used: Mainly the gel which is found in the central parts of the aloe vera leaves is used. When collecting the gel care should be taken to remove the green coloured gel close to the skin, because this contains the bitter substance aloin. The process of harvesting aloe vera gel is called filleting. To obtain the best quality this filleting should be done by hand. When the leaves of the aloe vera are cut, liquid exudes from the wounds. This aloin rich liquid is dried and harvested, to obtain curacao aloe.
Common Uses: Aloe vera is a plant which is frequently used for herbal medicine purposes. Its extract can be used to produce gel, juice, and other forms. These are taken by individuals for a variety of reasons, from relief of symptoms to cure and prevention of various diseases and medical conditions.
Benefits: Aloe vera gel is a topical method in which the aloe vera plant can be used. Over the years, different people have used aloe vera gel in a variety of situations, and for different purposes. It contains vitamin B complex, folic acid, vitamin C and carotene (a precursor of vitamin A). Some claimed aloe vera gel health benefits, and conditions where it is suggested that gel from the plant can be useful, include the following:
Arthritis
Dandruff
Dry skin
Frostbite
Genital herpes (males)
Hair loss
Human papilloma virus (HPV)
Lichen planus (skin)
Pruritus (itch)
Psoriasis vulgaris
Rheumatoid arthritis
Seborrhea (seborrheic dermatitis)
History: Aloe vera originates form North Africa. The first written reference of aloe vera is an ancient Egyptian papyrus, which dates back to 3500 BC. Aloe vera has been used for centuries in China and India. Legend suggests that Aristotle convinced Alexander the Great to capture the island of Socotra in the Indian Ocean for its supply of aloe vera to heal wounded soldiers.