Aloe Vera 

Aloe Vera in Pharmacy

Aloe vera is a plant with many qualities to take care of your health, whether in internal or external use. To take advantage of the health benefits of aloe vera, use the yellow latex from the outer layer of the leaves and the clear, mucilaginous aloe vera gel extracted from the inside of the aloe vera leaves.

Common names: aloe, aloe gel, aloe juice, aloe concentrate, aloe vera.
Botanical names: Aloe vera or Aloe barbadensis , Aloe ferox and some other species of the botanical genus Aloe , family of liliaceae or aloeaceae.
English Aloe , Aloe , Aloe Gel , Aloe Juice , Aloe Concentrate , Aloe Latex .

Habitat and origin: Aloe is believed to originate from Egypt or the Middle East, but the plant has long been naturalized and cultivated throughout the tropics and in the warm regions of the globe in Africa, India, Asia, the Caribbean, South America, Mexico, the southern United States, etc. Elsewhere in the world, it is widespread as an indoor plant.

Aloe vera, or aloe, is a fatty plant with exceptional qualities. It contains in its leaves a clear pulp that resembles frost. Very rich in anti-oxidants, in vitamins, this gel is used externally or internally. Aloe vera is available as an applied gel on the skin to calm and moisturize deeply. Lejus and jelly (gelled juice) are indicated orally ( aloe vera to drink ) to reduce heartburn (healing) and decrease acidity. These two forms are also very effective to rebalance the intestinal flora and help the capricious intestines. Aloe vera should be avoided during pregnancy and lactation and should not be offered to children under 6 years of age. Aloe vera has no toxicity. It stimulates digestive functions, improves vitality and promotes the natural elimination of toxins.