Aloe is a cactus-like plant that grows in hot, dry climates. It is cultivated in subtropical regions around the world. A gelatinous substance obtained from a kind of aloe, used to soften or soothe the skin. Aloe vera, has been used for traditional medical purposes for thousands of years There are at least 420 different plant species of Aloe.
Common Names: Aloe
Latin Names: Aloe vera, Aloe africana, Aloe arborescens, Aloe barbadensis
Aloe leaves can be separated into two basic products: the latex, a bitter yellow liquid beneath the epidermis of the leaf and the gel, a colorless and tasteless substance in the inner part of the leaf. Aloe vera seems to treat a variety of conditions because of its wound healing, immunity, antioxidant, antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral effects.