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The plant with the exotic name of Aloe Vera is said to work miracles in skin care, as a laxative and against eczema. That is why it is nicknamed the 'miracle plant'. We dug into the scientific literature to find out what benefits aloe vera can have for your health.
What is it about?
Here are a few facts
* The aloe family comprises more than 400 species. The best known of these is Aloe barbadensis (aloe vera).
* The name aloe probably comes from the Arabic 'alloeh', which means bitter. Vera means 'true' or 'real'.
* Aloe vera is a tropical houseplant with a gel in its stem, which is used for skin care, among other things.
* The plant consists of more than 90% water. There are also traces of vitamins and minerals.
* The leaves of aloe vera contain more than 200 chemical compounds. This makes researching its health benefits and drawbacks no easy task.
Aloe vera through the ages
* Aloe vera is mentioned as a medicinal herb in ancient clay tablets dating back more than 4,000 years.
- In both ancient Egypt and ancient Greece, the plant was used against:
- stomach complaints;
- constipation;
- wounds;
- sunburn.
* Aloe vera was also touted in ancient Rome, Korea, India and Japan, each with medicinal properties, especially for skin problems.
* In modern industry, aloe vera is used as:
- shampoo;
- ointment;
- hair gel;
- make-up.
Sources of aloe vera
The sap of the plant is widely used in cosmetics such as creams and lotions.
The pulp is used in drinks.