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Scientific Name: Aloe vera
Common Names: Aloe, cape, barbados
Family: Asphodelaceae
Part Used: Leaves
Habitat
Aloe is native to the Mediterranean. It also grows in Different Countries in Asia,( Philippines,etc)Latin America and the Caribbean.
The gel inside of the leaves of the Aloe plant can be used externally to treat minor burns, sun burn, cuts, scrapes and poison ivy. Aloe gel is good for moisturizing the skin and is a main ingredient of many skin care products. Many people use it to reduce acne and treat other skin problems.
In the Philippines,some Filipinos used this as Gel for hair to make it shine or hair treatment to grow more or to remove the calps.
CAUTION:
Some people have taken Aloe internally as a laxative. The Mayo Clinic website states that this is not safe and can lead to severe cramping, diarrhea and dangerous imbalances of electrolytes even if used infrequently.
ORIGINAL SOURCE:ww.herbslist.net
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www.healthline.com
www.medicalnewstoday.com
webmd.com
everydayhealth.com
Pharmeasy.in
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