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Aloe Vera

Familia de Liliaceae

Aloe Vera is a medicinal plant that belongs to the family Liliaceae. Aloe Vera is also known in Barbados Aloe or Aloe Curacao. Is a medicinal plant native to Africa. Aloe is derived from the word “alloeh” which means “shining bitter substance”, and Vera means “true.” The scientific name Aloe Vera is Aloe barbadensis.
This medicinal plant belongs to the plant family Liliaceae.
There are over 250 recognized varieties of aloe, of which only three or four features have healing or medicinal significance.
Aloe barbadensis is a perennial medicinal plant with elongated leaves reaching 50 cm long and 7 thick.
Aloe Vera leaves are composed of 3 layers: a protective outer fibrous layer beneath it (which contains aloína) and a gelatinous heart where it stores its water reserves.
The flowers of this medicinal plant are small, tubular, red or yellow.
Aloe barbadensis as a medicinal plant contains vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and enzymes.
It is very important how the aloe is harvested. This medicinal plant must be mature, a process that takes about 1.5 to 3 years.
The cut should be on the lower leaves, outdoor, and closer to land, because they are older and have concentrated all their healing properties. The wound heals without affecting plant growth.
This medicinal plant is indicated for: arthritis, antiinflammatory, antiviral, healing, burns, antiviral, skin disorders, strengthen the hair. It is also sutilizado in all types of skin conditions such as acne, calluses, eczema, warts, boils, insect bites, athlete’s foot, etc.
Aloe Vera is a medicinal plant that has regulatory functions in different organ systems: cardiovascular, hepato-biliary, respiratory, digestive, excretory, immune, urinary and reproductive systems. It also exerts a beneficial effect on joints, tendons and muscles.

Recipes from this medicinal plant:

The direct application of Aloe barbadensis is as follows. Cut the edges of this medicinal plant, to get the thorns. And a leaf is cut in half lengthwise.