As aloe vera plants consist mostly of 95% water they are not habitat of cold regions. that’s the region they are mostly found in tropical and subtropical region, mostly in Africa. Hot climate suits the growth of Aloe vera plants. Growing aloe vera plants in warm climates make them flourish and widely spread. Plant your aloe vera in full sun, if not then in light shade also. if you are planting it in home keep aside the window for proper sun light.
The Aloe Vera plant grows in a clump and has thorn-edged leaves. Although many think that this plant is from the cactus family, it belongs to the lily family. This succulent perennial needs a sunny location and well-drained soil. It can grow to two feet in height. The best time to grow this plant is in the spring time either from seed or from shoots or leaves from a mature plant. Aloe vera is not harvested like other herbs. You cut the leaves only when they are needed.
When we are talking about aloe vera uses, you will be surprised to know that there are 500 medicinal use of aloe vera which has been mentioned in various books and is in practice. Since aloe vera is very much found in tropical and sub tropical regions the uses of aloe vera for people residing in those places are cheap and easy.
Since the era of Ancient Egypt, humans have been using aloe. Cleopatra was said to have used aloe as a beauty tool. The Egyptians discovered the healing powers of aloe. They used it as one of the ingredients of embalming fluid. In the 10th Century, the Europeans were introduced, where it became an important ingredient in many herbal medicines.
It has been used for a beauty, health, skin care and medicinal properties for centuries. This plant is regarded as theplant of immortality, the wand of heaven and the universal panacea by some of the scientists.
Aloe vera is beneficial in stimulating the production of elastin and collagen which are necessary for preventing the aging of the skin.
Acute mouth lesions are improved by direct application on herpetic viral lesions, aphthous ulcers, canker sores, and cracks occuring at the corners of our lips. Gum abscesses are soothed by the applications as well.
The healing uses of aloe vera have also been studied internally. When taken in a capsule form, aloe vera has proven to be a cure for constipation. Some people have found it to be a helpful cure for acne. Others simply love the way it adds softness to the skin. Other uses are currently unproven, but many people still rely on aloe vera to cure a range of common ailments.
Aloe Vera has been used to heal both internally and externally. It greatly speeds the healing of many skin injuries, including ulcerations, burns, hives and poison ivy and also acts as a laxative. Aloe latex is a powerful laxative, but because it can cause painful cramping, it is not used frequently for this purpose. Other milder herbal laxatives such as cascara sagrada and senna are usually recommended first.
