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Aloe Vera Plants

Perhaps the most incredible part about the aloe vera story is that though originally from remote Africa, the plant can be grown in your own backyard, no matter which part of the world you are! There are many plants that belong to the same family as aloe vera, but aloe vera barbadensis is perhaps the most well known member. The leaf of the plant is particularly useful for medicinal use - both for topical and internal applications. The goodness of aloe vera plants has not only caught the attention of manufacturers and marketers of aloe vera formulations but also the medical fraternity as well and doctors from all over the world do not hesitate to recommend aloe vera for their patients.

No matter whether you are suffering from frequent hair loss, skin disorders like acne or eczema, digestive disorders like irritable bowel syndrome, ulcers or colitis, or have sustained minor skin injuries like burns or scrapes, you can depend on the countless benefits of aloe vera plants to get you back in form and restore health.

If you have faith in aloe vera as a medicinal plant par excellence, you could follow the example of many aloe vera enthusiasts and grow them in your garden or backyard. Though it originates from Africa and the Arab peninsula, this hardy plant is adaptable in other cooler climates also, so long as the area does not experience a winter frost. The plant has various medicinal uses. For example, while the natural sap of the plant can be used to heal sunburns and even in first or second degree burns, the juice of the plant can be your home remedy for constipation and the gel can be used as part of your regular skin or hair care regimen.

In case you are keen to grow aloe vera plants in your garden but feeling hesitant regarding its care, the good news is that it is very easy and simple to take care of these plants. Here are some tips:

• Do not keep the plant under direct strong sunlight. Moderate sunlight is most suitable.
• The potting soil should be reasonably sandy, which does not allow stagnation of water.
• To get the ideal balance for the plant growth, add extra perlite, granite or rough sand.
• Do not water the plant too frequently. Let it dry completely before you re-water it.
• During harsh winter months, keep the aloe vera plants preferably indoors or in a heated glass house. However, remember that the leaf of the plant gets damaged both under high temperatures and in overtly moist conditions.

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