What are the Aloe Vera products available in the market?

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The Aloe Vera plant is commonly found in the
tropical climates and belongs to the genus Aloe
of the flora family. It is widely grown for its
agricultural and medicinal properties. This
short, stout, prickly, pale green plant looks
like a cactus and can be cultivated in
well-drained soils, as well as survive as an
ingrown, potted plant. The name Aloe Vera finds
its origin from the Arabic word alloeh that
refers to a shiny bitter substance and vera
means true in Latin. The Aloe Vera plant is
easy to be taken care of, though it should be
kept in mind that the onset of Aloe rust,
bacterial soft rot, basal stem rot, etc. diseases
should be avoided. The Aloe Vera plant has an
average height ranging between one to two feet,
and its availability is not a problem in India.
The leaves of the plant are responsible for
producing the gooey liquid that is extremely
bitter to our taste buds!
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• Since time immemorial, the Aloe Vera plant has
  gained huge popularity by virtue of being a
  wonder-plant. Its benefits have been discovered
  aeons ago, and it is of great help to the
  mankind. It might not have charmed everyone with
  its ugly, prickly appearance but it has surely
  never failed to deliver a powerful performance!
  Around two thousand years ago, the Greek
  scientists had reached the conclusion that this
  green, spiky plant is the universal panacea, by
  virtue of its priceless secretion. The ancient
  Egyptians referred to the Aloe Vera plant as the
  plant of immortality because the gel-like
  substance finds its application in a multiple of
  fields, be it medicinal or cosmetic. According to
  historical facts, Egyptian queens like Cleopatra
  used Aloe Vera gel in her daily beauty regime. It
  has stirred up fame among people in numerous
  countries like Greece, China, Egypt, Mexico,
  India and Japan. Another historical example
  refers to Alexander the Great and Christopher
  Columbus using the Aloe Vera juice for treating
  wounds of the soldiers after a battle! In the
  early 1800s, the plant was used as a great
  substitute for a chemical laxative in the United
  States and in around the year 1930, it gained
  recognition as a medicine for treating chronic
  radiation dermatitis. Indeed, this small plant
  has many stocked up wonders that will surely
  leave us awestruck!

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• It has been scientifically established that the
  Aloe Vera leaf comprises of over 240 nutritional
  and medicinal substances that includes amino
  acids, enzymes, sugar, lignin, vitamins,
  minerals, salicylic acid etc. Being a powerhouse
  of organic and inorganic compounds, the Aloe Vera
  juice works remarkably well in treating skin
  ailments and hair issues like sunburn, skin
  irritation, itchy scalp, dry skin, dandruff,
  stretch marks, dark spots, blemishes, acne,
  pimples, insect bites, external wounds etc. The
  Aloe Vera juice also aids in digestion, relieves
  constipation, reduces swelling, eases heartburn,
  prevents acidity, maintains oral health, boosts
  our immune system, reduces cholesterol level,
  regulates blood sugar level, etc. Therefore, it
  is a blessing that we can incorporate Aloe Vera
  into our daily routine for a better standard of
  life!

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• The thorny Aloe Vera plant has the potential to
  create an entire industry out of its properties,
  and it is in huge demand in the cosmetology in
  todays world. The Aloe Vera juice is integrated
  into several types of beauty products like face
  wash, shampoo, lotions, creams, gels, etc. that
  helps to improve our skin and hair. For our hair,
  Aloe Vera gel works wonders in reducing a
  persistent dandruff problem, soothing an itchy
  scalp, preventing other scalp infections,
  promoting an active growth of hair from the roots
  and maintaining the proper pH balance of the
  scalp. The Aloe Vera juice for hair not only
  conditions the hair, making it appear smooth and
  silky but also it strengthens the strands from
  the follicles to prevent hair breakage. The
  proteolytic enzymes contained in the fluid,
  repairs the dead skin of our scalp and helps to
  achieve a beautiful, healthy mane. It is wise to
  replace your usual shampoo with an Aloe Vera
  based product, which is devoid of all the harmful
  chemicals. The herbal brands like SarvLiving uses
  Aloe Vera gel in its natural, authentic form and
  offers a wide range of products, specially meant
  for our skin and hair.