Aloe vera is considered one of the most widely available herbs in the world with numerous uses. As such, the popular belief of the therapeutic properties of the plant’s gel gave it such names as ‘the wand of heaven’, ‘the medicinal plant’ and ‘the potted physician’. This indeed proves that the folklore behind aloe vera’s [...]
Aloe vera latex is one of the medicinal parts of aloe vera, present in the plant’s outer leaf. It is yellowish in color with a distinct bitter taste and is often called the aloe vera aloin. This substance is considered an herbal laxative, which can be used in treatment of stomach-related complaints and other digestive [...]
Aloe vera has been used for many centuries and has been a popular herb among great personalities in history. Claims suggest that Queen Cleopatra even used it to achieve softer and smoother skin. On the other hand, the Arabs and Greeks were also believed to apply aloe vera in order to reduce perspiration and enhance [...]
For many years, the only way people could harvest aloe extracts was to slice the plant’s leaf. It was not until late 1960s that the development of stabilized aloe vera extracts started. Stabilizing aloe vera means preserving the plant’s medicinal part in such a way that it can retain its biochemical activity long after harvest. [...]
Believed to be one of the beauty secrets of Cleopatra and Nephertiti, aloe vera gel is getting increasingly popular as a main ingredient for different skin care and cosmetic products. Aloe vera can be seen practically anywhere now, displayed on the shelves of every drugstore, health shop and even grocery store nearby. Aloe gel is [...]