Posted by admin | Posted in Flowers and plants database, Medicinal and useful plants | Posted on 30-11-2006
Tags: aloe vera, cosmetic use aloe, growing aloe, medical use aloe, natural remedy aloe
Aloe
Aloe is a popular plant, especially known for its curing qualities and extraordinary therapeutic effects, being used medicinally rather than culinary. It’s a fact that Aloe is a real natural remedy.
Aloe is part of Lilaceae/Aloeaceae Family, of which height is from 10 to 100 centimeters. It’s native to subtropical, hot and droughty areas. There are numerous species, maybe more than 300 of Aloe around the world. We believe that the most famous is Aloe Vera, having also a great nutritional value. This is the type of Aloe which is used in most commercial products with aloe content available today. They have in common the thick leaves, covered by a waxy coating, which is avoiding the water to be eliminated through.
Aloe Growing