Traditional Herb at a Glance

Family, Genus, Species	Asphodelaceae, Aloe, Aloe vera
Botanical Name and Synonyms	Aloe Vera
Common Names	Aloe, Aloe Vera, Indian Alces, Indian aloe, Kumari, Barbados aloe, Ghirita, Gawarpaltra, Curacao aloe

 

Background

Aloe Vera is a popular herbal remedy for a variety of ailments. Aloe Vera is commonly associated with the treatment of skin conditions and beauty treatments.

Traditional Uses

Commonly used as a moisturizer

Used for its antibacterial and antimicrobial properties

Relieve digestive concerns

Help speed up wound recovery

Traditionally used to treat diabetes

Used in the treatment of skin conditions, such as burns, sunburns

Thought to help boost general immunity

Alleviate constipation

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