Aloe Vera

One of the most commonly used and heard names of the herbs in today's times is in fact the Aloe Vera which is the specie of the Aloe which originates from the northern African regions.

The physical appearance of the Aloe Vera is just like any other common herb with a height of about 80-100 cm and the plant itself being stem less or consisting of a very short stem and characterized as succulent. The leaves of Aloe Vera are categorized as thick and fleshy, with a grayish tinge and serrated margins. The flowers if produced are pendulous and yellow in color of about 2-3 cm long.

The Aloe Vera can easily be cultivated in frosty climates and it requires basically a treat of well-drained soil with sandy characteristics with moderate amount of light. If kept in pots the proper drainage of the plants should be made sure of and during the winter season it is advisable to keep the pots in greenhouses or indoors. Aloe Vera is quite easily cultivated in the drier regions of the tropical and subtropical areas and is widely used for both ornamental and medicinal uses.

One of the chief uses of the Aloe Vera is as a food preservative. The latest studies and research have created a gel from the Aloe Vera herbs which keeps the food products fresh and prolongs its freshness to a much longer time period. This is not only efficient but also safer to be used in terms of being environmentally friendly also. It consists of certain antibiotic and antifungal feature which enables it to be used for this purpose.

Aloe Vera is also extensively used for the medicinal purposes, which is one of its main uses. The most important impact of this herb is indeed in healing of the skin diseases and inflammatory conditions. Beauty products such as the creams and shampoos have also been made with Aloe Vera.

The Aloe Vera herb is also widely used as a food, in the remote areas and villages as a traditional practice.