The Aloe vera plant is known from centuries for its health, beauty, medicinal and skin care properties. The traditional scientists all over the world considered Aloe vera as a universal panaceae owing to its amazing health benefits. Often it is known as the ‘plant of immortality’.The plant gained its name from the Arabic word Alloeh meaning shining bitter substance while vera in latin means true. Aloe vera is known by various names, from region to region and language to language; Ghikanvar or Ghi-kuvar (Hindi), Gritakumari (Sanskrit and Bengali), Chinnakattabanda (Telugu), Kattali or Chirukattali (Tamil) and Kumari or Kattarvazha (Malayalam).
Aloe is a delight for eyes and adds beauty to gardens. It is a succulent and sunloving plant and a best choice for rock gardens. Aloe can tolerate a wide range of temperature and thrive even in poor soil.
Aloe vera is being used for medicinal purposes in several countries.....
