Interesting Facts And Information About Aloe Vera For Kids

Fact 1:

Aloe produces two different substances, namely gel and latex. Latex is yellow in color, and you can find it under the plant’s skin. Aloe Vera gel is a clear matter that resembles jelly, and you can find it on the leaves

Fact 2:

You can find about 240 varieties of the plant throughout Europe, Asia, America, and Africa, but today people cultivate only four of the species for the health benefits. The most cultivated species of the plant is popular as Aloe Vera Barbadensis, and it’s native to North Africa

Fact 3:

Aloe Vera gel is popular for comprising about 96% water that enables the plant to survive in the arid environments.

Fact 4:

Aloe Vera is an excellent source of saponins, useful compounds that possess antimicrobial properties that help treat several bacterial, fungal, and viral infections effectively

Fact 5:

Aloe Vera gel that you extract from the leaves possesses about 75 different vitamins, amino acids, minerals, and enzymes that are highly beneficial for your health

Fact 6:

Aloe Vera gel helps treat diabetes, epilepsy, asthma, and osteoarthritis significantly. Also, the topical application of Aloe Vera gel helps treat dry skin, psoriasis, sunburn, and dry skin substantially

Fact 7:

Aloe Vera juice is a popular folk remedy as a laxative that prevents or treats constipation. The juice also aids in internal healing, cleansing, and repair when you ingest it appropriately. Make sure you avoid consuming an excess of the juice as it might prove dangerous to your health

Fact 8:

Aloe Vera is popular in the food industry for its use in the production of nutritious yogurts and several beverages.

Fact 9:

Aloe Vera also has several applications in the cosmetic industry for the manufacture of shampoos, soaps, lotions, and other cosmetic products

Fact 10:

In the ancient Egypt, Aloe Vera was popular as ‘plant of immortality’, and Egyptians also used it as a part of their burial rituals. Cleopatra included the plant in her beauty regimen and used the plant on her body and face.

Fact 11:

Aloe Vera is popular for its long life expectancy, as it can survive for greater than 100 years in the wild environment.

Fact 12:

Aloe Vera was popular among the Native Americans as ‘The Wand of Heaven’ as they used the plant for several benefits