ALOE VERA DISTRIBUTOR INDIA
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Aloe vera (
syn. A. barbadensis Mill., A. vulgaris Lam.) is a species of
Aloe, native to northern
Africa. It is a stemless or very short-stemmed
succulent plant growing to 80–100 cm tall, spreading by
offsets and root sprouts. The
leaves are
lanceolate, thick and fleshy, green to grey-green, with a
serrated margin. The
flowers are produced on a spike up to 90 cm tall, each flower pendulous, with a yellow tubular
corolla 2–3 cm long.
Flowers
Aloe vera is relatively easy to care for in cultivation in frost-free climates. The species requires well-drained sandy potting soil in moderate light such as the sun. It may not be consumed naturally. If planted in pot or other containers ensure sufficient drainage with drainage holes.The use of a good quality commercial potting mix to which extra perlite, granite grit, or coarse sand are added is recommended. Alternatively, pre-packaged 'cacti and succulent mixes' may also be used. Potted plants should be allowed to completely dry prior to re-watering. During winter, A. vera may become dormant, during which little moisture is required. In areas that receive frost or snow the species is best kept indoors or in heated glasshouses[
citation needed].
Aloe vera has a long history of cultivation throughout the drier
tropical and
subtropical regions of the world, both as an
ornamental plant and for
herbal medicine. For its herbal and medicinal uses, many of which are shared with related species, see
Aloe.
Food Preservative
Researchers at the
University of Miguel Hernández in
Alicante,
Spain, have developed a
gel based on Aloe vera that prolongs the conservation of fresh produce, such as fresh fruit and
legumes. This gel is tasteless, colorless and odorless. This natural product is a safe and environmentally friendly alternative to synthetic preservatives such as
sulfur dioxide. The study showed that
grapes at 1°C coated with this gel could be preserved for 35 days against 7 days for untreated grapes. According to the researchers, this gel operates through a combination of mechanics (Serrano et al., 2006), forming a protective layer against the
oxygen and moisture of the air and inhibiting, through its various
antibiotic and
antifungal compounds, the action of micro-organisms that cause foodborne illnesses.
Medicinal uses :
Aloe succotrina, from Koehler's Medicinal-Plants (1887)
Aloe vera has been used externally to treat various skin conditions such as cuts, burns and
eczema. It is alleged that sap from Aloe vera eases pain and reduces
inflammation. Evidence on the effects of Aloe vera sap on wound healing, however, is contradictory (Vogler and Ernst, 1999). A study performed in the 1990s showed that the healing time of a moderate to severe burn was reduced when the wound was treated on a regular basis with Aloe vera gel, compared to the healing of the wound covered in a gauze bandage (Farrar, 2005). In contrast, another study suggested wounds to which Aloe vera gel was applied were significantly slower to heal (Schmidt and Greenspoon, 1991).
Aloe vera's beneficial properties may be attributed to
mucopolysaccharides present in the inner gel of the leaf, especially acemannan (acetylated
mannans). An injectable form of acemannan manufactured and marketed by Carrington Laboratories as Acemannan Immunostimulant™ has been approved in the USA for treatment of
fibrosarcoma (a type of
cancer) in dogs and cats after clinical trials. It has not been approved for use by humans, and, although it is not a drug, its sale is controlled and it can only be obtained through a veterinary doctor.
Cosmetic companies add sap or other derivatives from Aloe vera to products such as makeup, tissues, moisturizers,
soaps,
sunscreens,
shampoos and
lotions, though the effectiveness of Aloe vera in these products remains unknown. Aloe vera gel is also alleged to be useful for dry skin conditions, especially
eczema around the eyes and sensitive facial skin[
citation needed]. Most suppliers, however, degrade the
polysaccharides during processing (Turner et al, 2004).
An article published in the British Journal of General Practice suggests that Aloe vera is effective at treating
athlete's foot.
Whether or not it promotes wound healing is unknown, and even though there are some promising results, clinical effectiveness of oral or topical Aloe vera remains unclear at present.
Aloe vera juice may help some people with
ulcerative colitis, an inflammatory bowel disease. Side effects can occur and consulting a doctor before ingesting any form of aloe vera, including aloe vera juice, is highly recommended.
Parts that can be used
The lower leaf of the plant is used for medicinal purpose. If the lower leaf is sliced open, the gel obtained can be applied on the affected area of the skin. Leaves and seeds are the two edible parts of Aloe Vera. Aloe vera latex—the yellow substance that comes from the inner side of the skin—can be highly irritating both externally and internally. Some people who have reported adverse effects from Aloe vera may be ingesting or applying this latex. Carefully removing all skin and any yellow substance before using Aloe may avoid such adverse effects. Gel used should be completely clear, odorless and tasteless. It is also good for clearing up eczema
Use in foods
In
Japan Aloe Vera is commonly used as an ingredient in commercially available
yogurt. There are also many companies which produce Aloe Vera beverages.
In some of the parts of early
India (British India), now
Pakistan, the plant has been used for centuries as a
carminative and digestive aid. The dried gel is mixed with seeds of various herbs and consumed after a meal.
Pashtuns in the
Hazara region of the
North West Frontier Province have been using Aloe Vera for centuries to improve physical endurance, probably due to the high nutrient content of the gel.[
citation needed]
People in
Rajasthan,
India prepare vegetable out of Aloe Vera and with
fenugreek seeds.[
citation needed]
People in
Tamil Nadu, another state of India prepare a curry using Aloe Vera which is taken along with Indian bread or rice.
Some popular beverages, such as
SoBe's Strawberry Daiquirí, contain Aloe Vera. In Mexico
smoothies made out of Aloe Vera are fairly common.
In South Korea Aloe Vera is an ingredient in a popular soft drink, manufactured by the Hosan Corporation, called Aloe Drink
Aloe Vera Drinks.
Notes :::
Aloe Vera Drinks.
The natural gel like flesh of the aloe plant can be applied on herpes infections for instant symptomatic relief. Several sources on the internet report anti fungal + anti bacterial + anti viral properties of the aloe plant.
They mention that the experimental proof for this property would be to injure/slit a aloe plant to create a deep scratch and try to contaminate it with some strains of bacteria. It is believed that the plant will dry at that location and repair itself. It will characteristically fight off the bacteria / virus and destroy them.
Raw Potatoes
Consuming raw potatoes has more health benefits than cooked one. Because of its high content of potassium, sulphur, phosphorus, and chlorine, undiluted raw potato juice is proven to be effective in clearing up skin blemishes. However, you can get this potato benefits only if you consume potato as raw food because these powerful minerals are converted to inorganic atoms when potatoes are cooked. And, the best way to consume it raw is by taking it as juice. Fresh raw undiluted potato-carrot juice is so nutritious. A cup or two of potato-carrot juice a day is a great help to health problems like skin blemishes and high blood pressure.
Potatoes may help fight against high blood pressure, prevent heart attack, protect against stroke, prevent kidney damage due to high blood pressure, controls appetite and could protect you from certain cancers due to its potassium and vitamin C content. You could get all these benefits when you consume raw potato as juice or just steam the potato.
Potato is still healthy to be consumed as baked, boiled and mashed one but its healthy effects is much lesser than consuming it raw and the easily digestable sugars in raw potatoes are converted to starches upon cooking. Potatoes are not good to be consumed as chips and fries because of acrylamide formation. Please checkout Acrylamide, what is it? for more info.
I got some small facts about potato, did you know that combination of cooked meat and potatoes strengthen the solanin poison of the potato? Solanin is an alkaloid poison that is predominant in potatoes too green in color. I’ve been given an info too that potato is not good for those who are suffering from venereal but I do not know yet its significance behind. And, did you know that consuming sweet potato is much more beneficial compared to Irish potato? Sweet potatoes has one-third more carbohydrates, three times more calcium, twice more sodium and silicon, and more than four times chlorine than Irish potatoes.
If you have not tried drinking potato-carrot juice yet now is the right time to do it. Remember, you could get the full health benefits of potato if you consume it raw.
