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Aloe vera
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade:
Angiosperms
Clade:
Monocots
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Asphodelaceae
Subfamily: Asphodeloideae
Genus:
Aloe
Species:
A. vera
Binomial name
Aloe vera
(L.) Burm.f.
Synonyms[1][2]
Aloe barbadensis
Mill.
Aloe barbadensis
var. chinensis Haw.
Aloe chinensis
Aloe elongata
Aloe maculata
Forssk. (illegitimate)
Aloe variegata
Forssk. (illegitimate)
(Haw.) Baker
Murray
(illegitimate)
Aloe vera (/loi/ or /lo/) is a succulent plant species of the genus Aloe. It grows wild in
tropical climates around the world and is cultivated for agricultural and medicinal uses. Aloe is
also used for decorative purposes and grows successfully indoors as a potted plant.[3]
It is found in many consumer products including juice, skin lotion, or ointments for minor burns
and sunburns. There is little scientific evidence of the effectiveness or safety of Aloe vera
extracts for either cosmetic or medicinal purposes. Studies finding positive evidence are
frequently contradicted by other studies.
Contents
1 Description
3 Distribution
4 Cultivation
5 Uses
o
5.1 Research
5.4 Commodities
6 Toxicity
7 See also
8 References
9 External links
Description
Aloe vera is a stemless or very short-stemmed succulent plant growing to 60100 cm (2439 in)
tall, spreading by offsets. The leaves are thick and fleshy, green to grey-green, with some
varieties showing white flecks on their upper and lower stem surfaces.[4] The margin of the leaf is
serrated and has small white teeth. The flowers are produced in summer on a spike up to 90 cm
(35 in) tall, each flower being pendulous, with a yellow tubular corolla 23 cm (0.81.2 in) long.
[4][5]
Like other Aloe species, Aloe vera forms arbuscular mycorrhiza, a symbiosis that allows the
plant better access to mineral nutrients in soil.[6]
Aloe vera leaves contain phytochemicals under study for possible bioactivity, such as acetylated
mannans, polymannans, anthraquinone C-glycosides, anthrones, other anthraquinones, such as
emodin, and various lectins.[7][8][9]
Spotted forms of Aloe vera are sometimes known as Aloe vera var. chinensis
The species has a number of synonyms: A. barbadensis Mill., Aloe indica Royle, Aloe perfoliata
L. var. vera and A. vulgaris Lam.[10][11] Common names include Chinese Aloe, Indian Aloe, True
Aloe, Barbados Aloe, Burn Aloe, First Aid Plant.[5][12][13][14][15] The species epithet vera means
"true" or "genuine".[12] Some literature identifies the white-spotted form of Aloe vera as Aloe
vera var. chinensis;[16][17] however, the species varies widely with regard to leaf spots[18] and it has
been suggested that the spotted form of Aloe vera may be conspecific with A. massawana.[19] The
species was first described by Carl Linnaeus in 1753 as Aloe perfoliata var. vera,[20] and was
described again in 1768 by Nicolaas Laurens Burman as Aloe vera in Flora Indica on 6 April
and by Philip Miller as Aloe barbadensis some ten days after Burman in the Gardener's
Dictionary.[21]
Techniques based on DNA comparison suggest Aloe vera is relatively closely related to Aloe
perryi, a species endemic to Yemen.[22] Similar techniques, using chloroplast DNA sequence
comparison and ISSR profiling have also suggested it is closely related to Aloe forbesii, Aloe
inermis, Aloe scobinifolia, Aloe sinkatana, and Aloe striata.[23] With the exception of the South
African species A. striata, these Aloe species are native to Socotra (Yemen), Somalia, and Sudan.
[23]
The lack of obvious natural populations of the species has led some authors to suggest Aloe
vera may be of hybrid origin.[24]
Distribution
The natural range of A. vera is unclear, as the species has been widely cultivated throughout the
world. Naturalised stands of the species occur in the southern half of the Arabian Peninsula,
through North Africa (Morocco, Mauritania, Egypt), as well as Sudan and neighbouring
countries, along with the Canary, Cape Verde, and Madeira Islands.[10] This distribution is
somewhat similar to that of Euphorbia balsamifera, Pistacia atlantica, and a few others,
suggesting that a dry sclerophyll forest once covered large areas, but has been dramatically
reduced due to desertification in the Sahara, leaving these few patches isolated. Several closely
related (or sometimes identical) species can be found on the two extreme sides of the Sahara:
dragon trees (Dracaena) and Aeonium being two of the most representative examples.
The species was introduced to China and various parts of southern Europe in the 17th century.[25]
The species is widely naturalized elsewhere, occurring in temperate and tropical regions of
Australia, South America, Mexico, the Caribbean and southeastern US states.[26] The actual
species' distribution has been suggested to be the result of human cultivation (anthropogenic).[19]
[27]
Cultivation
Aloe vera has been widely grown as an ornamental plant. The species is popular with modern
gardeners as a putatively medicinal plant and for its interesting flowers, form, and succulence.
This succulence enables the species to survive in areas of low natural rainfall, making it ideal for
rockeries and other low water-use gardens.[4] The species is hardy in zones 811, although it is
intolerant of very heavy frost or snow.[5][28] The species is relatively resistant to most insect pests,
though spider mites, mealy bugs, scale insects, and aphid species may cause a decline in plant
health.[29][30] This plant has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[31]
In pots, the species requires well-drained, sandy potting soil and bright, sunny conditions;
however, Aloe plants can burn under too much sun or shrivel when the pot does not drain water.
The use of a good-quality commercial propagation mix or packaged "cacti and succulent mix" is
recommended, as they allow good drainage.[32] Terra cotta pots are preferable as they are porous.
[32]
Potted plants should be allowed to completely dry before rewatering. When potted, aloes
become crowded with "pups" growing from the sides of the "mother plant", they should be
divided and repotted to allow room for further growth and help prevent pest infestations. During
winter, Aloe 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.[5]
There is large-scale agricultural production of Aloe vera in Australia,[33] Bangladesh, Cuba,[34] the
Dominican Republic, China, Mexico,[35] India,[36] Jamaica,[37] Kenya, Tanzania and South Africa,
[38]
along with the USA[39] to supply the cosmetics industry.
Uses
Research
There is little scientific evidence of the effectiveness or safety of Aloe vera extracts for either
cosmetic or medicinal purposes. A research study finding positive evidence[7] is frequently
contradicted by other studies.[40][41][42]
Despite this, the cosmetic and alternative medicine industries regularly make claims regarding
the soothing, moisturizing, and healing properties of aloe vera.[7][43]
Two 2009 reviews of clinical studies determined that all were too small and faulty to allow
strong conclusions to be drawn, but concluded: "there is some preliminary evidence to suggest
that oral administration of aloe vera might be effective in reducing blood glucose in diabetic
patients and in lowering blood lipid levels in hyperlipidaemia. The topical application of aloe
vera does not seem to prevent radiation-induced skin damage. The evidence regarding wound
healing is contradictory. More and better trial data are needed to define the clinical effectiveness
of this popular herbal remedy more precisely."[42][44] One of the reviews found that Aloe has not
been proven to offer protection for humans from sunburn.[44]
A 2007 review of aloe vera use in burns concluded, "cumulative evidence tends to support that
aloe vera might be an effective intervention used in burn wound healing for rst- to seconddegree burns. Further, well-designed trials with sufficient details of the contents of aloe vera
products should be carried out to determine the effectiveness of aloe vera."[45] Topical application
of aloe vera may also be effective for genital herpes and psoriasis.[42][46] A 2014 Cochrane review
found no strong evidence for the value of topical application of aloe vera to treat or prevent
phlebitis caused by intravenous infusion.[47]
Aloe vera gel is used commercially as an ingredient in yogurts, beverages, and some desserts,[48]
[49][50]
although at certain doses, its toxic properties could be severe whether ingested or topically
applied.[51] The same is true for aloe latex, which was taken orally for conditions ranging from
glaucoma to multiple sclerosis until the FDA required manufacturers to discontinue its use.[52]
Dietary supplement
Aloin, a compound found in the exudate of some Aloe species, was the common ingredient in
over-the-counter (OTC) laxative products in the United States until 2002 when the Food and
Drug Administration banned it because the companies manufacturing it failed to provide the
necessary safety data.[53][54] Aloe vera has potential toxicity, with side effects occurring at some
dose levels both when ingested or applied topically.[51] Although toxicity may be less when aloin
is removed by processing, Aloe vera that contains aloin in excess amounts may induce side
effects.[7][42][55]
Aloe vera juice is marketed to support the health of the digestive system, but there is neither
scientific evidence nor regulatory approval to support this claim.[56] The extracts and quantities
typically used for such purposes appear to be dose-dependent for toxic effects.[51]
Traditional medicine
Aloe vera is used in traditional medicine as a skin treatment. In Ayurvedic medicine it is called
kathalai, as are extracts from agave.[57]:196 for aloe:117 for agave Early records of Aloe vera use appear in
the Ebers Papyrus from the 16th century BC,[15]:18 and in Dioscorides' De Materia Medica and
Pliny the Elder's Natural History both written in the mid-first century AD.[15]:20 It is also written
of in the Juliana Anicia Codex of 512 AD.[48]:9 The plant is used widely in the traditional herbal
medicine of many countries.
Commodities
Aloe vera is used on facial tissues where it is promoted as a moisturiser and anti-irritant to reduce
chafing of the nose. Cosmetic companies commonly add sap or other derivatives from Aloe vera
to products such as makeup, tissues, moisturizers, soaps, sunscreens, incense, shaving cream, or
shampoos.[48] A review of academic literature notes that its inclusion in many hygiene products is
due to its "moisturizing emollient effect".[9]
Other potential uses for extracts of Aloe vera include the dilution of semen for the artificial
fertilization of sheep,[58] as a fresh food preservative,[59] or for water conservation in small farms.
[60]
It has also been suggested that biofuels could be obtained from Aloe vera seeds.[61]
Toxicity
Under the guidelines of California Proposition 65, orally ingested non-decolorized aloe vera leaf
extract has been listed by the OEHHA, along with goldenseal, among "chemicals known to the
state to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity".[62]
Use of topical aloe vera is not associated with significant side effects.[53] Oral ingestion of aloe
vera, however, may cause abdominal cramps and diarrhea which in turn can decrease the
absorption of drugs.[53] IARC studies have found ingested non-decolorized liquid aloe vera[63] to
be carcinogenic in animals, and state that it is a possible carcinogen in humans as well.[64]
See also
Plants portal
Herbal medicine
Medicinal plants
Museo de Aloe de Lanzarote, Aloe vera museum in the Canary Islands, Spain
Succulent plants
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