Sunday, May 31, 2009

Aloe Vera Cultivation

Aloe vera, also known as the Medicinal Aloe, is a species of succulent plant that probably originated in Northern Africa, Madagascar and the Arabian Peninsula.

Aloe vera - a stemless or very short-stemmed succulent plant growing to 60–100cm tall, spreading by offsets. The leaves are thick and fleshy. The flowers are produced in summer on a spike up to 90 cm tall. The natural range of Aloe vera is unclear, as the species has been widely cultivated throughout the world.

In India, this plant is known as Ghrtakumari or Gheekvar in Hindi / sanskrit and used in Ayurvedic treatment for healing. In Rajasthan and Gujarat it is known as Gwar Patha; in Tamil Nadu it is called Katraazhai or kumari. It is also known as Quargandal.

Large scale agricultural production of Aloe vera is undertaken in different parts of the world for supply of its pulp /gel for the cosmetic industry.

Cosmetic companies use alovera in the makeup of moisturizers, soaps; sunscreens and shampoos and lotions for its healing properties.

Alovera juice is used for consumption and relief of digestive use as heartburn and irritable bowel syndrom. Aloe vera is alleged to be effective in treatment of wounds. A recent review (2007)

concludes that the cumulative evidence supports the use of Aloe vera for the healing of first to second degree burns. Aloe vera extracts have antibacterial and antifungal activities.

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