Accession Number: pdtdbp00015

Details of the Plant

Plant Name : Aloe vera
Alternative Names : Aloes, Barbados aloe, Curacao aloe, சோத்துக் கற்றாழை
Scientific Name : Aloe vera
Medicinal Parts : Leaf
Plant Category : Herb
2° Metabolites (16/25) :
Calcium, Caprylic acid, Chromium, Fatty Acids, Iron, Linoleic acid, Linolenic acid, Magnesium, Manganese, Oleic acid, Palmitic acid, Potassium, Selenium, Sodium, Stearic, Vitamin A, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B9, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Zinc
Phytochemical IDs : pdtdbl00112, pdtdbl00034, pdtdbl00111, pdtdbl00033, pdtdbl00022, pdtdbl00077, pdtdbl00023, pdtdbl00015, pdtdbl00008, pdtdbl00014, pdtdbl00009, pdtdbl00010, pdtdbl00012, pdtdbl00013, pdtdbl00016, pdtdbl00017
Plant Description :

Different parts of the Aloe vera plant are used therapeutically. The gel is used topically and the latex is used internally.

The gel may be beneficial in the treatment of skin conditions (wounds, burns, radiation burns, ulcers, frostbite, psoriasis and genital herpes). There is good scientific evidence for these indications.

Traditionally, aloe latex is also used internally for gastrointestinal ulcers, dyspepsia and what is known today as IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome). Aloe is also used in conditions such as food allergies and disturbed bowel flora.

Aloe may be a useful adjunct in the treatment of chronic poor immunity, HIV, cancer and chronic fatigue. There is preliminary scientific support for these indications.
Plant Keywords : Aloe vera, Aloes, Barbados aloe, Curacao aloe, சோத்துக் கற்றாழை
Plant References :
  1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aloe_vera
Aloe vera

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