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ALOE VERA Aloe barbadensis miller - Coggle Diagram
ALOE VERA
Aloe barbadensis miller
REFERENCES
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S025462991831857X
Thirty-seven uses of Aloe were recorded for 11 species
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7400062/
Cartap and Malathion Mediated Toxicity in Wistar Rats
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7222341/
AV prevents ARP. Acute radiation-induced proctitis (ARP) is the most common side effect from Radiotherapy for malignant pelvic disease. This article covers the study of the efficiency of an AV ointment in prevention of ARP. The AV ointment show a significant preventative effect for AV in occurrence of symptoms of ARP. This study shows that AV topical ointment was effective in prevention of symptoms of ARP in patients undergoing RT for pelvic cancers.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6330525/
Prevention and Healing Skin/Wound. AV can be used to retain skin moisture and integrity and prevent ulcers. Application of AV can improve wound healing and promote the health of society. It can be used to treat burns, cracked nipples, genital herpes, psoriasis, and chronic wounds.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4573173/
AV coating on shrimp for cold storage. Can AV be used to increase the quality of shrimp while in cold storage? AV gel has a positive effect of slowing lipid oxidation. Coating green tiger shrimp in AV concentrations of 75% and 100% led to an increased retention of the fresh quality during cold storage.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6290770/
Anti-Influenza Activity. The antiviral activity of AV has not been well documented. Until now, the extraction of AV compounds is popularized using organic solvents.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7404722/
Coating on "Hayward" Kiwifruits. Is it possible to prolong the quality of fruits by applying chemical free edible coatings? AV gel improved the characteristics of the slices of Kiwi, but when applied with a natural antioxidant and gelling agent showed a greater ability to preserve the quality of the fruit.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7341990/
Develop a new would dressing comprised of AV and Zinc Ions. This article covers trying to develop a new wound dressing comprised of AV gel and cross-linked with Zinc Ions. There was no statistical difference in wound contraction between the two groups.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4771053/
Anti HSV-1 Activity. Herpes Simplex Virus 1, can AV cure/treat it? According to this article, the AV antiviral would have to be dose dependent in order to be successful in not only treating HSV-1, but also having almost no toxicity.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4399423/
AV in Pre-Diabetic persons. The use of AV extract in pre-diabetic peoples could revert impaired blood glucose levels within 4 weeks, and after 8 could alleviate their abnormal lipid profile.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4796446/
AV Gel&C-Section Wound Healing. This article covers using AV in the healing of cesarean wounds, compared to a simple dressing in the control group.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4452276/
Properties of AV in Healing Cutaneous Wounds
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4078333/
Skin hydration and Anti-Erythema effects of AV. Investigating skin hydrating and anti-erythmema activity activity of gel materials from Aloe marlothii A. Berger and A. ferox Mill. in comparision to AV in healthy human volunteers.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5583794/
AV as Cavity Disinfectant
https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements-aloe/art-20362267
Raw AV cause cancer? Safety concerns in regard to oral usage of aloe latex. 1 gram/day over a several day period can lead to kidney damage and could be fatal.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aloe_vera
Used for obtaining general information
http://www.iosrjournals.org/iosr-jhss/papers/Vol.%2022%20Issue8/Version-16/D2208162124.pdf
Used for the history of AV
TREATMENTS/USES
Keeping produce fresh
https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/fruits/article/abs/effects-of-aloe-vera-coating-on-postharvest-quality-of-tomato/4B29D08EDDF43C00F7972BD378C3A380
Alternative to mouthwash
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24795515/
lowering blood sugar
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23195077/
natural laxative
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/232273149_Laxative_potential_of_the_ethanolic_leaf_extract_of_Aloe_vera_L_Burm_f_in_Wistar_rats_with_loperamide-induced_constipation
skin care/hydration
https://www.healthline.com/health/acne-treatment
potential to fight cancer (breast)
https://www.hindawi.com/journals/ecam/2013/376123/
heal burns
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23894900/
improve digestive health
http://www.jnmjournal.org/journal/view.html?doi=10.5056/jnm18077
SPECIES
there are 400 types of AV, 4 of which are grown for their health benefits
AV are popular houseplants because they require little care.
Barbadensis-miller is well established as the best Aloe species, for both topical and internal consumption
There are three poisonous Aloe species – Aloe ballyi, Aloe elata and Aloe ruspoliana. These species have leaf sap that gives off a strong ratty odour. Fortunately the first two species are relatively rare and not widespread but it is important to know your aloes before attempting to use them medicinally
QUICK FACTS
Origin: Arabian Peninsula
Known as the "Wonder Plant"
Asphodelaceae
Phosphorus heavy, diluted fertilizer
Max Growth 24-39 inches
Oral ingestion of AV is harmful to humans/animals
Needs bright and indirect light
Needs little water in Summer, but only if the soil is dry. They do not need much
They thrive in 55-80 degree temps
Ingested Aloe products could have negative interactions with prescribed drugs, such as those used to treat blood clots, diabetes, heart disease, potassium-lowering agents, and diuretics.
Evergreen perennial
Kingdom: Plantae
Order: Asparagales
Family: Asphodelaceae
Subfamily: Asphodeloideae
Genus: Aloe
Species: A. vera
DESCRIPTION
stemless o very short stemmed plant. Only grows 24-39 inches tall. The leaves are thick and fleshy, green to grey-green with some showing white freaks on there upper and lower stem surfaces. The leaf is serrated. Flowers are produced in Summer on a spike up to 35 inches tall, each flower being pendulous with a yellow tubular corolla 0.8-1.2 inches long. AV leaves contain phytochemicals.
DISTRIBUTION
AV is native to the South-East Arabian Peninsula in the Al-Hajar mountains in the NE Oman. AV has been widely cultivated around the world. AV was introduced to China and random parts of Southern Europe in the 17th century.
CULTIVATION
AV has been widely grown and is popular with modern day gardening because of its medicinal uses, interesting flowers, form, and succulence.
AV is resistant to most insect pests, although spider mites, mealy bugs, scale insects, and aphid species may cause a decline in the AV plant health.
AV gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
USES
Two substances from AV -- a clear gel and its yellow latex
The clear gel is used to make topical medications for skin conditions such as burns, wounds, frostbite, rashes, psoriasis, cold sores, or dry skin.
The aloe latex is used individually to be ingested for relief of constipation. May also be obtained in a dried form called resin or as "aloe dried juice"
TRADITIONAL MEDICINE
AV is used in traditional medicine. Early records of AV usage appears in the Ebers Papyrus from the 16th century BC. Dioscordies' De Materia Medica and Pliny the Elder's Natural History--mid-first century AD. Juliana Anicia Codex of 512 AD
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aloe_vera
PLANT MORPHOLOGY
https://www.gardenguides.com/137832-life-cycle-aloe-vera-plant.html
Germination
A seed root first emerges from the seed and extends downward, anchoring the immature plant as the first embryonic leaves reach to the sky.
Growth
During the heat, a rosette of pointed fleshy leaves are full of jellylike pulp and sap begins to grow. The leaf edges have spines to discourage food and water seeking animals from eating. As long as there are no temperatures below 32 degrees, the leaf tissues will remain pulp and sturdy. A mature AV grows to a height and width of approximately 24 inches.
Flowers
Late winter to mid-summer a mature AV grows a tall slender flower spike from the center of its rosette of leaves. Outside of its native range, other species of hummingbirds pollinate the AV.
Seeds
Pollinated flowers develop into a small green pod that resemble a grooved, fat cucumber. As it matures, it dries and browns, splitting open to release seeds to the soil.
Death
AV plants live 5-25 years, sometimes longer, depending on their growth conditions.
MATURITY
Only mature plants of 4 years will bloom. If you do not see any flowers, the plant is simply not old enough yet, but could also be due to cultural issues.
Flowers in aloe houseplants can be difficult to obtain. The many varieties produce a rainbow of hues dependent on the variety of plant.
History of AV
https://www.aloe-medical-group.com/en/aloe-vera/history.html#:~:text=Mesopotamia,long%20ago%20as%202%2C200%20BC
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