Green Alovera

🌿 Botanical Name:   Aloebarbadensis Miller

🌿Herbal Uses of Green Aloe Vera

1. Skin Health

• Wound Healing: Speeds up healing of cuts, burns, and sunburn.

• Anti-Acne: Reduces pimples and skin inflammation.

• Moisturizer: Hydrates skin without making it greasy.

• Anti-Aging: Contains antioxidants (vitamins C & E) that reduce wrinkles.
  
  

2. Digestive Health

• Laxative Effect: Latex part (not the gel) used to relieve constipation.

• Soothing Agent: Aloe gel soothes gastritis, ulcers, and acid reflux.

• Appetite Balancer: Aids in improving digestion and regular bowel movement.
  
  

3. Anti-Inflammatory and Pain Relief

• Joint Pain: Applied topically to reduce pain and swelling.

• Internal Inflammation: Aloe juice may help reduce inflammation in conditions like IBS.
  
  

4. Immunity Booster

• Detoxification: Assists liver function and removes toxins from the body.

• Rich in Polysaccharides: Enhances immune system response.
  
  

5. Anti-Microbial

• Antibacterial & Antifungal: Fights skin infections and promotes healing.

• Oral Health: Used in natural mouthwash for gum disease and bad breath.
  
  

6. Diabetes & Metabolism

• Blood Sugar Regulation: May help lower fasting blood glucose and HbA1c levels.

• Weight Loss Support: Assists in detox and metabolic function when used with diet.
  
  

7. Hair Care

• Scalp Health: Treats dandruff and itchiness.

• Hair Growth: Strengthens hair roots and adds shine.

🌱Plant Description:

• Type: Succulent perennial

• Height: 1 to 2.5 feet (30–75 cm)

• Structure: Rosette of thick, fleshy, lance-shaped leaves

• Leaves: Green with white spots (in young plants), serrated edges, filled with mucilaginous gel

• Gel: Clear, viscous sap used medicinally; yellow latex layer under skin has strong laxative effect

🌸Flowering & Fruit:

• Flowers: Tubular, yellow to orange, appear on tall spikes

• Inflorescence: Terminal spike from the center of the plant

• Fruiting: Rare in potted or commercial cultivation

🌱Propagation:

• By Offsets (Pups): Small shoots from the base are separated and replanted

• By Cuttings: Leaf cuttings are less reliable; root offsets preferred

🗓️Harvest Time:

• Mature Leaves: Typically harvested 8–10 months after planting

• For Gel Use: Cut outermost leaves when thick and full, preferably early morning or late evening