Abstract

ALOE VERA - A MIRACLE PLANT WITH BIOLOGICAL ACTIONS

Dr.Priya Senan.V

ABSTRACT

ABSTRACT Aloe vera is the oldest and most applied medicinal plant worldwide. This miracle plant plant is also known as the „harmonious remedy‟ by the Chinese people, the „elixir of youth‟ by the Russians and the „herb of immortality‟ by the ancient Egyptians. It originated in North Africa and can now be found almost anywhere which has a mild climate. For centuries, Aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis) has been used to treat a number of medical conditions such as asthma, mild fever, wounds, burns, gastrointestinal disorders, diabetes, immune modulation, AIDS, cancer and various skin diseases. So, there is an urgent need to investigate more and more on scientific basis of the therapeutic potential of the miracle plant and to popularize it for great interest.

Keywords: Aloe vera, Therapeutic potential, Immunomodulation, Antioxidant.