The Origin, Meaning and Use of Aloe Vera
Series from previous Aloe Vera article. The use of Aloe Vera (also known as the “burn plant”, “the miracle plant” and “the natural healer”) in healing a variety of conditions has been traced back as far as 4,000 years ago, where evidence suggests its use in ancient Egyptian cultures. Traders first brough Aloe Vera to London in 1693 and by 1843, considerable quantities were being imported to make up medicines. Although there are over 300 species of Aloe, only 4 types posses medicinal properties, and of these the Aloe Barbadensis (Miller) is considered the most potent.
The word Aloe Vera (meaning tru Aloe) is thought to stem from the Arabic word alloeh meaning shiny bitter substance. If you cut a cross section through and Aloe leaf, you will see that the middle os composed of a clear shine “gel” which is bitter to the taste.
The Aloe Vera Barbadensis is used today is a succulent looking plant(rather like a cactus), which is in fact a member of the Lily family and is related to onions, garlic and asparagus.The plant grow in warm conditions and reach maturity in about 4 years. The leaves of the plant consist of 3 parts: the outer green rind, a layer of latex or sap lying just below the rind, and the gel fillet occupying the leaf.
Of these components, the sap and the gel are those possessing the usefulness active biological compounds and are those used in Aloe formulations. The Aloe plant is used in two distinct way:
1. Topically, on the skin where it is extremely effective in treating condition such as burns (by relieing pain, promoting wound healing and promoting blood food to the are), ezcema, psoriasis, and as general moisturizing and-anti aging agent.
2. Internally, where its naturally occuring anti-viral, anti-bacterial, anti fungal and anti-inflammatory compounds exert a number of benefis.
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