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Aloe
By admin | August 9, 2007
This plant has two usable parts – its leaves and inner gel. The gel from the pulp of the leaves of Aloe vera has traditionally been used for treating wounds, burns, skin infections and other dermatologic conditions. Dried latex from the inner lining of the plant is used as oral laxative.
Pure aloe vera is often used on the skin. There are products such as creams and lotions that are used as the equivalent of the plant itself. There are no significant evidences that proved that chemicals from aloe can absorb themselves into the skin and cause any side effects.
Cases of death have been associated with Aloe vera injections under unclear circumstances. For that reason, oral or injected use is not recommended.
It is very important to say that there are possible allergies to this plant. People with known allergy to garlic, onions, tulips, or other plants of the Liliaceae family may have allergic reactions to aloe. Individuals using aloe gel for prolonged times have developed allergic reactions including hives and eczema-like rash.
There are few synonyms for Aloe vera. They include Aloe Africana, Aloe Barbadensis, Aloe Capensis, Aloe Ferox, Aloe Perfoliata, plant of life, miracle plant, jelly leek, sabilla…
Studies show that Aloe vera’s best use is for constipation as laxative, is’t used for genital herpes, psoriasis vulgaris and dandruff.
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