Aloe vera property

Aloe vera has been identified on the wall paintings in Egypt, where it was used, also, in medicine. In ancient time it was an ingredient for embalmation: the body of Jesus was indeed wrapped in a linen cloth impregnated with myrrh and aloe. The Greeks used the plant in the IV century BC, while the Chineses descovered it in the XI century. The different species, including aloe ferox and aloe perryi have the same active ingredients and are the same uses. "Aloe" or "bitter Aloe" is the name given to the laxative dough, obtained from the leaves of many species. Part used: leaves and leaf juice; Properties: laxative herb, anti-inflammatory, fungal functions. It destroys intestinal parasites and stimulates the uterus. Use: for internal use in the event of chronic constipation, loss of appetite, digestive disorders and the irrigation of the colon. It should not be administered to pregnant women or patients with hemorrhoids or irritable colon. The leaves are strongly laxative and must be taken carefully. For external use against burns, sun rashes, wounds, eczema. Other uses: in the cosmetics and pharmaceutical preparations (NATURLAB Company). The aloe vera is from north and south of Africa, from Arabia and the islands of Cape Verde, with more than 350 species, many of which are difficult to distinguish. The aloe has the thick leaves and pointed, variously maculate and colored flowers.