Aloe vera is a succulent plant with thick, spiky leaves. It is originally from the Arabian Peninsula but it grows wild in tropical climates around the world.
It can survive for over 100 years in the wild and grow to 39 inches (99 cms) in height.
Aloe vera has been widely grown as an ornamental plant. Its succulence enables the species to survive in areas of low natural rainfall, making it ideal for rockeries and other low water-use gardens.
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Aloe vera produces two substances, gel and latex. Aloe gel is the clear, jelly like substance found inside the leaves and can treat skin conditions including psoriasis, sunburn, dry skin and frostbite. It can also be used as a make-up remover and as an ingredient in yogurts and desserta.
Cleopatra used the plant in her beauty regime.
Aloe Vera gel can be used for drinks; Gelaloevera is a type of Aloe vera juice and Es lidah buaya, an Indonesian Aloe vera iced beverage.
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The yellow aloe latex is produced from just under the plant’s skin and can be ingested for relief of constipation. The aloe latex can be deadly if consumed in large doses.
When 29-year-old ginger and white tomcat Spike was crowned as Britain’s oldest cat in 1999, his owner Mo Elkington attributed Spike’s old age to a diet laced daily with bits from the aloe vera plant.
Source Daily Mail
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