Aloe vera (L.) Burm. f.
Aloe vera (L.) Burm. f.
Family:Asphodelaceae
Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Streptophyta
Class: Equisetopsida
Subclass: Magnoliidae
Order: Asparagales
Family: Asphodelaceae
Genus:Aloe
Species: vera
Common names:
English: Burn aloe Malayalam: Kattarvazha
Hindi: Gheekumari
Tamil: Aazhai ver
Description: Aloe vera is a herb with stemless, succulent; leaves arranged in rosette. Leaves are triangular, fleshy with serrated edges, long and wide and at base, slightly grooved on top and terminating in sharp point. The leaves have small grayish teeth on the margins. The main rosette gets up to 2 ft. high, and the plant continually produces little offset rosettes. In winter and spring seasons, aloe bears small, yellow flowers but many of the clones have available in orange flowers.
Phenology: September – January .
Uses: It is used to treat skin injuries and digestive problems. It accelerating wound healing and managing blood sugar. It also to reduce dental plaque. It contains 8 essential amino acids to human body, it reduce constipation, it may improve skin and prevent wrinkles.
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