What is Aloe Vera?
Botanical Name: Aloe barbadensis miller.
Common names: Chinese aloe, Cape aloe, Barbados aloe
Aloe Vera is a succulent that thrives in arid and warm environments. This perennial plant is native to the Arabian Peninsula but is also found growing wild in tropical, semi-tropical and dry regions worldwide.
History: Aloe vera is a significant component of traditional medicine, having been used for skin treatments since the fourth millennium BCE. Additionally, it is mentioned in the Juliana Anicia Codex from 512 CE.
Aloe vera has been used as a remedy in many cultural contexts for thousands of years, with ancient royals such as Nefertiti and Cleopatra including it in their beauty regimens. Famous historical figures like Alexander the Great and Christopher Columbus have also employed the plant to heal injured soldiers.
Benefits of Aloe Vera Extract:
- Good for detoxification
- Regulates digestion
- Promotes hair growth
- Boosts Immune system
- Moisturizes skin
- Reduces acne
- Supports wound healing
- Anti-aging
- Improves skin elasticity
- Soothes skin conditions
- Heals burns
