Aloe vera – A portal to immortality

Author: 
Sarah Sathiyawathie, R. and Dr. Dhanraj Ganapathy

Aloe Vera has spread its roots deep into the field of cosmetics and medicine and has been in use for more than thousands of years. This plant is a perennial succulent xenophyte and it belongs to the Liliaceae family with over 250 species. Though treatment measures have evolved to the next era of advancement, the need for ancient herbal remedies is still persistent. This review article will highlight the multiple therapeutic and cosmetic properties such as anti-septic, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, anti-diabetic, wound healing, laxative, anti-oxidants, immunomodulatory effect, skin hydration, anti-neoplastic, anti-hyperlipidemia, and anti-ageing of the divine plant ‘’ALOE VERA’’.

Paper No: 
731