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Aloe vera may be prepared as a lotion, gel, soap or cosmetics product for use on skin as a topical medication. [5] For people with allergies to Aloe vera, skin reactions may include contact dermatitis with mild redness and itching, difficulty with breathing, or swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat. [5] [11] [15]
Aloe vera is used both internally and externally on humans as folk or alternative medicine. [17] The Aloe species is known for its medicinal and cosmetic properties. [18] Around 75% of Aloe species are used locally for medicinal uses. [18] The plants can also be made into types of special soaps or used in other skin care products (see natural ...
Succulent plants have thickened stems, or leaves, such as this Aloe. In botany, succulent plants, also known as succulents, are plants with parts that are thickened, fleshy, and engorged, usually to retain water in arid climates or soil conditions. The word succulent comes from the Latin word sucus, meaning "juice" or "sap". [1]
Although aloe gel is safe, aloe vera leaves are toxic to dogs and cats when ingested, causing lethargy, vomiting, and diarrhea. Place the plant on a high shelf or in an area your pets cannot access.
To say that aloe vera is a miracle plant would be an understatement. From smoothies to healing bruises, aloe is our go-to natural remedy. 13 ways to use aloe in your beauty routine
Reviving an Overwatered or Underwatered Aloe Vera Plant. An overwatered aloe plant is common and will show signs of being overly plump to the point of looking mushy and soft. The leaves can start ...
Aloeae is a tribe of succulent plants in the subfamily Asphodeloideae of the family Asphodelaceae, consisting of the aloes and their close relatives.The taxon may also be treated as the subfamily Alooideae by those botanists who retain the narrower circumscription of Asphodelaceae adopted prior to the APG III system.
Aloe montana Schinz Aloe dichotoma var. montana (Schinz) A.Berger Aloidendron dichotomum , formerly Aloe dichotoma , the quiver tree or kokerboom , is a tall, branching species of succulent plant , indigenous to Southern Africa , specifically in the Northern Cape province of South Africa , and parts of Southern Namibia .