👀 Aloe vera

by Sarah on July 22, 2025 in Asphodelaceae

Traditional Herbs from Aloe vera

maintaining digestive health

Prepare 2 medium-sized sticks of aloe vera.
Take the fiber of the aloe vera then cut it into cubes. Place the pieces in a glass of warm water.
Drink in the morning before eating when you have stomach acid.
Prevent stomach acid from recurring, drink once a month.

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Wash 2 stems of aloe vera and cut them into small pieces.
Slice with a sharp knife to take the flesh of the fruit and place it on a bowl.
Squeeze 1\u20442 lemon and put it in a blender. Blend the two ingredients for 1 minute then put it in a bowl.
Apply it to your face and leave it for 20 minutes.

What is Aloe vera Looks like??

Parts of Aloe vera that could be used

Leaf
Latex

Aloe vera Distribution

Aloe vera originates from the Arabian Peninsula and has spread to tropical, semi-tropical and dry climates in various parts of the world. This plant has been known as a medicinal and cosmetic plant as a skin moisturizer for centuries. Apart from that, aloe vera can also be used as a drink (nata de Aloe vera). Aloe vera contains polysaccharide enzymes which can help smooth the digestive tract.
Agroecology of Aloe vera
Grows in lowland to highland areas with an altitude of 1,500 m above sea level. But for best results, it is cultivated at an altitude of less than 1,000 m above sea level. The optimum temperature for growth is between 28-32 °C, ideal pH 5.5-6. Soil that is too acidic results in stunted growth. This plant is drought tolerant.
Morphology of Aloe vera

Short fibrous roots and located at ground level, 50-100 cm long.
Short stem,\u00a0covered with dense leaves.
Long leaves like swords, tightly coiled around the stem, thick, fleshy and slimy, tapered at the tip, contains water (succulent), spineless, green.
Flowers with stems 60-90 cm long, reddish yellow (orange), emerge from leaf axil.

Cultivation of Aloe vera
Seeding can be done by separating the saplings from their parents and leaf cuttings.

Aloe vera, more details :

Chemical Content of Aloe vera
Aloin, barbaloin, isobarbaloin, aloe-emodin, emodin, aloenin, aloesin, β-barboloin, flavonoids, sterols, anthraquinones, saponins, salicylic acid.
Benefits of Aloe vera
Treats constipation, maintains digestive health (stomach acid/ulcers), cares for healthy skin, treats dizziness/headaches, treats malnutrition, diabetes, hemorrhoids, fertilizes hair, heals wounds, reduces dandruff.
Simplisia of Aloe vera
Not available yet

Another Facts for Aloe vera :

Synonym of Aloe vera
Aloe barbadensis Mill., Aloe chinensis Loudon, Aloe elongata Murray
Habitus of Aloe vera
Succulents. Annual succulent, reaching 30-100 cm in height
Habitat of Aloe vera