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KARACHI: Aloe Vera, first discovered and used by Ancient Chinese and Egyptians, is the native African plant which has the year-long rich history. The spiky, green gem has been used by many cultures to heal injuries, sunburn, cure wounds, and beauty treatment.
Often called the ‘miracle plant’ or the ‘natural healer’, Aloe Vera is a plant of many surprises. Whether it is Cleopatra who applied the Aloe gel to her body as part of her beauty treatment, or the Japanese who were badly hurt in the atomic attacks, the Aloe Vera has worked faster and better than anything else did in the field of medication.
Aloe Vera looks like a cactus with fleshy thorny leaves which contains over 200 biologically active, naturally-occurring constituents including polysaccharides, vitamins, enzymes, amino acids, and minerals that promote nutrient absorption, digestive health, a healthy immune system, and a reduction of nitrates. For its faster healing, the Native Americans used to call it “Wand of the Heaven”.
It is a stemless or very short-stemmed succulent plant growing to 80-100 cm tall, and produces six natural antiseptics able to kill mold, bacteria, fungus, and other viruses allergic to the human skin.
As the Aloe Vera contains many minerals vital to the growth process and healthy function of all the body’s system, Researchers and Scientists are working on this powerful plant and looking into its potential as a cure to AIDS and Cancer.
