Aloe Vera
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📝 Last reviewed: August 2026
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Aloe vera stores water in thick fleshy leaves. Its clear inner gel has been used for skin care for thousands of years and remains a staple of burn creams, moisturisers and after-sun products today.
🔬 Plant facts
| Scientific name | Aloe barbadensis miller |
|---|---|
| Type | Succulent |
| Family | Asphodelaceae |
| Sunlight | Bright indirect light |
| Water | Water sparingly; let soil dry fully |
| Height | 30–60 cm |
| Flower | Yellow tubular flowers (rare indoors) |
| Uses | Gel for skin burns and care |
| Growth | Slow-growing succulent |
| Best season | Year-round indoors |
💊 Aloe Vera in the medicine industry
Aloe gel is a world-famous natural remedy for burns, sunburn and dry skin; it contains compounds that soothe inflammation and promote wound healing, and it is widely used in the cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries.
🌱 Growing & care tips
Aloe needs bright light, warm temperatures and very little water — let the soil dry completely between waterings. Use a pot with drainage holes; it hates sitting in wet soil.
🍽️ How to use it
The clear gel inside the leaves is applied to sunburn, minor burns and dry skin; the gel can also be blended into drinks, though most people use it on the skin.
💡 Did you know? Aloe leaves can hold over a litre of water — the plant is a natural water tank that survives months of drought, which is why sailors once carried it as a burn remedy.
⚠️ Aloe Vera safety note: Aloe latex (the yellow layer under the skin) is a strong laxative and should not be eaten; people with bowel conditions should avoid taking aloe by mouth.
⚠️ Important: Herbal and plant remedies can interact with medicines. Always ask a doctor or pharmacist before using any plant product for health purposes — especially if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or taking prescription drugs.
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