Aloe vera: Plant of Immortality
Journal Title: International Journal of Pharma Sciences and Research - Year 2010, Vol 1, Issue 1
Abstract
The Egyptians called Aloe the “Plant of Immortality” because it can live and even bloom without soil. Aloe has been used medicinally since at least the first century C.E. and continues to be used extensively worldwide. [b]Synonyms[/b] Grihakanya, Kanya , Ghritakumari , Vipulasrava , Sthuladala , Dirgha patra , Mandala, Kumari [b]Biological source[/b] Dried juice of Aloe ferox Mill, A. perryi Baker, A. vera (L.) N.L. Burm.(= A. barbadensis Mill.) [b]Botanical name[/b] Aloe ferox Mill, A. perryi Baker, A. vera (L.) N.L. Burm. (= A. barbadensis Mill.) [b]Family[/b]: Liliaceae
Authors and Affiliations
Sikarwar Mukesh. S. , Patil M. B. , Sharma Shalini , Bhat Vishnu
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