Aloe Vera

Introduction:

Aloe Vera (Ghyu kumari) is a plant species of the genus Aloe. It grows wild in tropical climates around the world and is cultivated for agricultural and medicinal uses. Aloe is also used for decorative purposes and grows successfully indoors as a potted plant.

It is found in many consumer products including beverages, skin lotion, or ointments for minor burns and sunburns. There is little scientific evidence of the effectiveness or safety of Aloe Vera extracts for either cosmetic or medicinal purposes.

Scientific Classification:

Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Angiosperms
Order:	Asparagales
Family:	Asphodelaceae
Subfamily:	Asphodeloideae
Genus:	Aloe
Species:	A. vera

Uses:

§  You can use aloe Vera to keep your skin clear and hydrated. 

§  Aloe Vera is used on facial tissues where it is promoted as a moisturizer and anti-irritant to reduce chafing of the nose

§   Cosmetic companies commonly add sap or other derivatives from Aloe Vera to products such as makeup, tissues, moisturizers, soaps, sunscreens, incense, shaving cream, or shampoos.

§  Aloe vera gel is widely known to relieve sunburn and help heal wounds

§  It’s also used as a natural remedy for asthma, stomach ulcers, diabetes and for soothing side effects of radiation treatment.

§  Aloe gel is used for treating osteoarthritis, bowel diseases, fever, itching and inflammation.

§  It soothes rashes and skin irritations.

§  It treats constipation and helps with digestion.

Side effects:

·         If you have diabetes, some research suggests aloe might lower blood sugar, so if you take aloe by mouth and you have diabetes, monitor your blood sugar levels closely.

·         If you have intestinal conditions such as Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis or obstruction, don’t take aloe latex if you have any of these conditions because it’s a bowel irritant.

• Aloe might affect blood sugar levels and could interfere with blood sugar control during and after surgery. Stop taking aloe at least two weeks before a scheduled surgery.

Conclusion:

While doing this project I got to know much about Aloe Vera. I would like to thank Mr Amit Sijapati for providing me a chance to do this activity.

-Dev Mani Maharjan