Aloe vera is a perennial, drought-resisting, succulent plant belonging to the Lily (Liliaceae) family which, historically, has been used for a variety of medicinal purposes. The plant has stiff grey-green lance shaped leaves containing clear gel in a central mucilaginous pulp. Clinical evealuations have revealed that the pharmacological active ingredients are concentrated in both the gel and rind of the aloe vera leaves. These active ingredients have been shown to have analgesic and antiinflammatory effects.
What Is In Aloe Vera Gel?
Aloe Vera Gel naturally contains over 200 nutritional components. This article describes what these are and what they are believed to do. The text refers to Aloe Vera Gel as made by Forever Living Products. Gels produced by other manufacturers may vary.
Aloe Vera - A Brief History
Often called the miracle plant or the natural healer, Aloe Vera is a plant of many surprises. It flourishes in warm and dry climates, and to many people it looks like a cactus with fleshy thorny leaves. In fact it is a member of the Lily family. Staying moist where other plants wither and die by closing its pores to prevent moisture loss.
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