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It's a kind of plant. There are many species of aloes.
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What does the name aloe mean?
The name "aloe" comes from the Arabic word "alloeh," meaning "shining bitter substance," referring to the sticky gel inside the plant's leaves that has been used for its medicinal properties for centuries.
Types of types aloe vera?
There are around 400 species in the genus Aloe. For a full list, see List of species of genus Aloe. Species include: Aloe vera - used in healthcare & health products Aloe arborescens - used in healthcare Aloe aristata - Torch Plant, Lace Aloe Aloe dichotoma - quiver tree or kokerboom Aloe nyeriensis Aloe variegata - Partridge-breasted Aloe, Tiger Aloe Aloe barbadensis - Barbados Aloe, Common Aloe, Yellow Aloe, Medicinal Aloe. This is the variety used medicinally. Aloe wildii Try google
Why aloe is also called liver aloe or hepatic aloe?
Can aloe be frozen
Is aloe Vera a Genus?
Aloe is a genus. Aloe vera is a species.
Where did Aloe Vera come from?
If you mean where its orginated from, its from Africa. It is also called "medicinal aloe" or "true aloe" Sadly, I cant use it cuz im allergic. Ha, I'm a kid and I'm pretty smart, right?
What is the botanical name of aloe vera?
The scientific name for aloe vera is actually Aloe vera.This is for the common succulent that is used widely for medicinal and cosmetic purposes.Other species of aloe plants exist all over the world, and their taxonomy can be found athttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aloe_vera#Taxonomy_and_etymology
Is aloe vera a tropical plant?
Yes in a way. Do you mean you want to grow it in a tropical climate? You can but we grow a few aloe vera plants and we live in cold rainy England. (:
In reference to Aloe Vera I always thought the plant name was simply Aloe and that Aloe Vera was a product made from the Aloe plant. Is this not true?
No. Aloe is a genus of plants with about 150 different species, of which Aloe vera, also known as Aloe barbadensis is one. The emolient substance derived from the plant is commonly referred to simply as aloe, but the commercial products made from this substance are usually call "aloe vera".In any case Aloe vera and Aloe barbadensis are the two taxonomical names for this plant, but Aloe Vera is the only one used as a common name.
What is the Latin name of aloe?
Aloe vulgaris and Aloe barbadensis, a member of the lily family.
What aloe plant used to make?
Aloe plants are turned to medicine by extracting the aloe from the plant. A piece of an aloe vera plant can be used for medicine by tearing a small part of the plant off and rubbing the slimy aloe on the afflicted skin.
What is the difference between aloe juice and aloe vera juice?
Aloe Juice and Aloe Vera juice are the same thing. The name is just different but they are both from the aloe vera plant.
What does Aloe do for your tan?
Aloe, strips your tan.
