Aloe Vera Plant

India
January 9, 2010 11:13am CST
hello friends, could any body tell me about Aloe vera plant, benefits of this plant?
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14 responses
@23uday (2997)
• India
10 Jan 10
hi abhinavi2 aloe voera is a very good plant which is being used in many cosmetic products and it is even used in ayurvedic medicines too.the aloe voera gel when applied over pimples and burn marks,they get cured.it also helps in keeping skin clean and blemish free,and also when used removes the scar marks too.
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• India
11 Jan 10
hi 23uday, Thanks :)
@Hazelrose (2179)
• Philippines
10 Jan 10
Hi abhinavi2,I have lots of aloe vera plant in our house,because it is our home remedy for burns,Besides it is also good to treat for baldness,and conditions our hair too.Have a nice day,Good luck!
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@Hazelrose (2179)
• Philippines
10 Jan 10
Welcome to mylot!Enjoy and Do your best to post quality topics for discussions and response as much as you can.God Bless!
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@Hazelrose (2179)
• Philippines
11 Jan 10
Hi abhinavi,Here in our country Philppines,there were kinds of body lotions that contents aloe vera extract,there were also shammpoo,but i dont know about the procedure.Good Luck!
• India
10 Jan 10
hi Hazelrose, thanks for your comment, I want to do business in India, so I want to know about Aloe Vera Plant. Do you have any idea about it?
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@enola1692 (3323)
• United States
9 Jan 10
I keep serval growwing around my home they are great for burns my nephew was learning to walk an was toddling by the stove an fell on it an I slice the aloe an let the juice drip on his hand an not one blistr an it healed real quick
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• India
9 Jan 10
thanks friend for your response, do you have more idea about it? plantation and business about Aloe Vera plant. I want to plant it and do business.
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@23uday (2997)
• India
10 Jan 10
Hi friend, Aloe vera plants such as ALoe vera barbadensis are known for their medicinal use, various kinds of ailments and ointments are available for burns, rashes and cuts. They are use in various beauty preparations to give your skin a beautiful look.Aloe vera plant sap is a thick, mucilaginous gel. This gel has lot of medicinal use and this is the gel which is used in various ailments and ointments. Most important point to be remember while using soil for growing aloe vera plants is the soil should be moderately fertile and fast draining as aloe vera plant it self contains lot of water and it will wilt if the soil is not fast draining. have a great day.
@Huey365 (342)
• Malaysia
10 Jan 10
hi abhinavi2. there are many aloe vera plants in my house. it can be used to enhance skin growth,help in skin blemishes, cure and relief pain, cuts, burns and bruises. besides, aloe vera is effective in killing bacteria, fungus and mold. Acne can also be treated by aloe vera and it is really effective.
• India
10 Jan 10
hello Huey, thanks, woo.. Aloe vera plant is gift of the nature.
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@sathya264 (174)
• India
9 Jan 10
it is used on some beauty oils like ponds cream and so many like this.there is one benfit which i know well some oil is come from this plant leaves and it is very useful to wet and glow our face in summer and winter also.try it i am getting best result in this
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• India
10 Jan 10
Thanks friend. :)
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• Lubbock, Texas
10 Jan 10
If you want to grow aloe vera as a cash crop, you'd have to have a climate that never goes below freezing. Aloe Vera is a semi tropical plant and can't take cold weather. If you live in a climate that is subject to freezes you'd have to have a very large green house to grow enough to be a business. You didn't say if you just wanted to sell the plants or if you wanted to sell aloe vera products, but here's what WikiPedia says about growing it. Aloes do best in a warm environment with an ample amount of strong light. They can do well with some direct sunlight part of the day. They do not tolerate freezing temperatures. They can grow quite large in a greenhouse and need only be re-potted when absolutely necessary. Cut the lower leaves for medicinal use as the plant grows from the center outward. Do not over water and you need only fertilize moderately during the warmer months. Good drainage is essential. Do a search for "growing requirements for Aloe Vera". You'll come up with a lot of information, but most of it is for growing it as a house plant.
• India
11 Jan 10
Hi thebeaddoodler, Thanks for your discussion, definitely your suggestion will be helpful for me. I am adopting your suggestion. :) Thanks
@PeacefulWmn9 (10420)
• United States
11 Jan 10
Aloe vera plants, when you break of an inch or so, are good when you apply the "juice" to burns or other wounds, and they also make a good moisturizer. Plus, they are pretty and fairly easy to grow :) Karen
• India
12 Jan 10
Thanks PeacefulWmn9 :)
11 Jan 10
Does anyone know if they are effective on cold sores?
• India
12 Jan 10
hi Ros3Taylor, Yes friend, Aloe Vera Plant relieves cold sores. According to doctors cold sore sufferers apply Aloe Vera lip balm three times per day. Aloe Vera will combat the sore and enhance healing. :)
• Philippines
11 Jan 10
I usually use it in my hair.
• India
11 Jan 10
hi,roger_nautilus Thanks for your suggestion but how it uses in hair,directly gel uses in the hair or any other way to use it?
• United States
17 Jan 10
I'm not aware of all of it's benefits; but it's awesome as a hand moisturizer.
@tap0991 (2766)
• United States
11 Jan 10
It is healthy for you. as you can safely eat it and drink it
• India
12 Jan 10
hello thanks :)
• Philippines
12 Jan 10
i've grown up having an aloe vera plant in our garden, its great for burns and to make your hair soft and dandruff free (mom's advise)
• India
12 Jan 10
hi ashtoneo, thanks, Yes its working. :)
@Akiles (21)
13 May 18
Aloe vera is very important medical plant. The pulp of leaf is used as medicine. It is used as cosmetic, liver tonic and as antioxidant.