- An evergreen perennial, it originates from the Arabian Peninsula, but also grows wild in tropical, semi-tropical, and arid climates around the world ... quite common in southern Arizona
- Cultivated for commercial products, mainly as a topical treatment
- Considered attractive for decorative purposes, and is often used indoors as a potted plant
- Cultivated for commercial products, mainly as a topical treatment
- Considered attractive for decorative purposes, and is often used indoors as a potted plant
- The leaves of Aloe vera contain significant amounts of the polysaccharide gel acemannan, which can be used for topical purposes
- Aloe vera acemannan may be used in skin lotions, cosmetics, ointments and gels for minor burns, skin abrasions, insect bites, and windburn
- Aloe vera acemannan may be used in skin lotions, cosmetics, ointments and gels for minor burns, skin abrasions, insect bites, and windburn