Aloe vera

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Aloe vera
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Aloe (juice )

• Aloe vera
• Aloe barbadensis
• Aloe ferox
• Aloe africana
• Family Liliaceae

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• There are over 240 different species of Aloe,
  growing mainly in the dry regions of Africa,
  Asia, Europe and America.
• Although Aloe vera is a member of the Lily
  (Liliaceae) family, it is very cactus-like in its
  characteristics.

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• Aloe barbadensis leading the group.
• Aloe barbadensis is the type of Aloe used in
  most products with aloe content available
  commercially today.

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constituents

• 1.The aloe leaf contains 20 minerals, 18 amino
  acids, and 12 vitamins .
• 2. Anthraquinone glycoside aloin barbaloin

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Uses

• 1.Aloe vera topical has been used to assist in
  the healing of minor wounds, burns, eczema, and
  psoriasis.
• 2. Laxative .
• 3. Hair tonic .
• 4. Stomach and brain tonic .
• 5. Aloe gel used to treat acne .
• 6. Cosmetics ( shampoo, creams , hair gel soap)
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