What to do when Glasswort leaves turn yellow? Increase ambient humidity and control watering frequency

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Glasswort is a fairly common flowering plant in people's lives, with high ornamental value. Generally, if an ornamental plant develops yellow leaves, it greatly affects its beauty, and Glasswort is no exception. What to do when Glasswort leaves turn yellow? Below, the editor will walk everyone through it.

What to do when Glasswort leaves turn yellow / Increase humidity

1. Improper watering

When watering Glasswort, watering too much or too little can both cause its leaves to turn yellow, so everyone must master this degree well. Generally, when the temperature is suitable, we can choose to water once every 3-4 days. If it is summer and the temperature is higher, water evaporates relatively quickly, so we can water once every 1-2 days.

2. Improper fertilizing

Fertilizer is one of the more important nutrients in the growth process of Glasswort. If too much is applied, causing insufficient nutrients, it will cause leaves to turn yellow. Everyone must pay attention to this. For fertilizing Glasswort, we can choose to fertilize once every 8-12 days.

3. Humidity effects

Glasswort, as a plant, prefers to grow in environments with higher humidity, so during cultivation, the ambient humidity must be maintained. Generally, the humidity is best at around 40%-50%. If the air is too dry, it may cause its leaves to turn yellow or even wither.

4. Light too strong

Although Glasswort is a relatively light-loving plant, it also depends on the time. If it is spring or autumn when the temperature is relatively suitable, we can place it outdoors for a long time to receive light. However, in summer when the weather is too hot, we still need to pay attention to shading, otherwise yellow leaves are very likely to appear.

5. Pests and diseases

The appearance of pests and diseases is also one of the reasons causing Glasswort leaves to turn yellow. Many pests and diseases can cause this phenomenon. If it is caused by this reason, we need to deal with it promptly. If it drags on for too long, it can easily lead to plant death. For specific methods, everyone can refer to the article on Glasswort pest and disease control.

Actually, to put it plainly, the main reason for this phenomenon is still improper care, so during cultivation, methods are still very important. The editor's introduction on the problem of Glasswort leaves turning yellow ends here. I hope it can bring everyone some help.

Aloe Aloe Aloe Illustrated Guide: How to grow Aloe / How to propagate Aloe

Aloe Profile
Aloe Aloe
Aloe cultivation methods and precautions Aloe introduction
Aloe is a herbaceous plant of the Liliaceae family. It is a perennial succulent herbaceous plant of the Liliaceae family. Aloe leaves are clustered, rosette-shaped or born at the top of the stem. The leaves are often lanceolate or short and broad, with pointed tooth-like spines on the edges. The inflorescence is umbellate, raceme, spike, panicle, etc., in colors of red, yellow, or with red spots. There are six petals and six pistils. The base of the perianth is mostly fused into a tube shape.
Aloe is native to the Mediterranean and Africa. It is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Liliaceae family. According to research, there are more than 300 species of wild Aloe, mainly distributed in Africa and other places.
Aloe is quite popular among the public, mainly because it is easy to plant and is an ornamental plant with both flowers and leaves. There are only six edible varieties, and among them, the Aloe varieties with medicinal value mainly include: Aloe vera (also known as Barbados Aloe or Curacao Aloe, Aloe Barbadensis/Aloe Vera), Curacao Aloe (native to northern Africa, currently widely cultivated in the West Indies, and also cultivated in our country), Cape Aloe (distributed in southern Africa), Yuanjiang Aloe, etc.
Aloe can be used as skincare. Aloe gel has a certain anti-itch effect on mosquito bites. Its characteristic components are Aloe anthraquinones, etc. Because Aloe contains a variety of bioactive substances, it has been used in Chinese folk medicine as a natural medicine for beauty, hair care, and treating skin diseases. It is rich in polysaccharides, proteins, amino acids, vitamins, active enzymes, and trace elements very beneficial to the human body.

Morphological characteristics of Aloe
Aloe is an evergreen, succulent herbaceous plant. The stem is short, and the leaves are nearly clustered or slightly two-ranked (young plants), thick and juicy, strip-shaped lanceolate, powdery green, 15-35 cm long, 4-5 cm wide at the base, with several small teeth at the tip and sparse spiny small teeth along the edges.
The scape is 60-90 cm tall, unbranched or sometimes slightly branched; the raceme has dozens of flowers; the bracts are nearly lanceolate with sharp tips; the flowers droop, are sparsely arranged, pale yellow with red spots; the perianth is about 2.5 cm long, the sepal tips are slightly curved outward; the stamens are nearly equal to or slightly longer than the perianth, and the style clearly extends outside the perianth.
Aloe leaves are clustered in a rosette shape or born at the top of the stem. The leaves are often lanceolate or short and broad, with pointed tooth-like spines on the edges. The inflorescence is umbellate, raceme, spike, panicle, etc., in colors of red, yellow, or with red spots. There are six petals and six pistils, and the base of the perianth is mostly fused into a tube shape.
The Aloe genus grows in tropical or subtropical regions. The leaves are thick and juicy, with a smooth and glossy surface, clustered on short stems, in a rosette shape or born at the top of the stem. The leaves are often lanceolate or short and broad, with spiny fine teeth along the leaf margins, with or without markings. They are lush and green throughout the four seasons, often not setting fruit, giving a feeling of simplicity and unadornment.
The properties and shapes of various Aloe varieties differ greatly. Some are like giant trees, reaching about 20 m tall, while some are less than 10 cm tall. The shapes of their leaves and flowers also vary greatly, with different cultivation characteristics, all kinds of postures, and they are deeply loved by people. Aloe is originally a tropical plant and is naturally afraid of cold, but Aloe is also a plant that is easy to grow and live.
Aloe blooms from December to March of the following year.

Ecological habits of Aloe Soil
Aloe requires good water and air permeability, high organic matter content, and a pH value of 6.5-7.2. Aloe likes to grow in loose soil with good drainage that is not easily compacted. General soil can be mixed with some sand, gravel, and ash residue. If leaf mold, grass ash, etc. can be added, even better. Soil with poor drainage and air permeability will cause root respiration to be blocked, rotting and necrotic, but too much sandy soil often causes the loss of water and nutrients, making Aloe grow poorly.
Light
Light-loving, tolerant of semi-shade, avoid direct sunlight and excessive shade. Aloe needs sufficient sunlight to grow. It should be noted that newly planted Aloe is not yet suitable for sun exposure. It is best to only see sunlight in the morning. After ten days to half a month, it will slowly adapt and thrive in the sunlight.
Temperature
Aloe is afraid of cold. It grows long-term in environments without frost all year round. The suitable growth environment temperature is 20-30°C, and the best nighttime temperature is 14-17°C. Growth stops at around 5°C. At 0°C, life processes are impaired. If below 0°C, the leaf flesh will be frostbitten, and the whole plant will wilt and die. The most suitable temperature for growth is 15-35°C, and the humidity is 45-85%.
Water
Aloe has strong drought resistance. Aloe removed from soil can be kept dry for several months without dying. Aloe needs sufficient water during the growth period, but it is not tolerant of waterlogging.
Like all plants, Aloe also needs water, but it is most afraid of water accumulation. In rainy and humid seasons or under poor drainage conditions, the leaves can easily shrink, branches and roots rot, and even death can occur.
Ecological environment
The ecological environment of Aloe (air, water body, soil, etc.) must not be polluted. Pay attention to ventilation.
Fertilizer
Fertilizer is indispensable for any plant. Aloe not only needs nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, but also some trace elements. To ensure that Aloe is a green and natural plant, try to use fermented organic fertilizer. Cake fertilizer, chicken manure, and compost are all acceptable. Vermicompost is more suitable for planting Aloe.
Propagation
Aloe is generally propagated asexually by techniques such as seedling division and transplanting or cuttings. Asexual propagation is fast and can stably maintain the excellent characteristics of the variety.

Cultivation techniques of Aloe
Aloe is the easiest plant to grow. When it is dry, just water it a little. This is a plant for lazy people. Aloe has very vigorous vitality and is extremely easy to grow. Its growth characteristics are that it likes sunlight but fears scorching sun; likes moisture but avoids water accumulation; tolerates high temperatures but fears severe cold.
Aloe likes high-temperature and humid climates, likes light, tolerates drought, avoids water accumulation, and fears cold. When the temperature drops to 0°C, it suffers cold damage. It has low requirements for soil. Grown in dry and barren soil, the leaves are thin and yellow; in fertile soil, the leaves are thick and dark green.
1. Reduce watering, water once or twice a week.
2. Do not let the leaves touch the soil.
3. Prevent freezing.
4. Let Aloe get more sun, but do not expose it to harsh sun.
Cultivation management
Site selection and land preparation
Aloe likes to grow in loose soil with good drainage that is not easily compacted. General soil can be mixed with some sand, gravel, and ash residue. If leaf mold, grass ash, etc. can be added, even better. Soil with poor drainage and air permeability will cause root respiration to be blocked, root rot and necrosis, but too much sandy soil often causes the loss of water and nutrients, making Aloe grow poorly. Spray the ground promptly with New High Lipid Film, which can preserve soil moisture, prevent water evaporation, protect against sun and drought, preserve heat and prevent freezing, prevent soil compaction, and suffocate and isolate sources of pests and diseases.
Soil and fertilizer
The ideal Aloe planting soil is mainly swamp soil and sand, with leaf mold, grass ash, and shell pieces added. Clay is not conducive to drainage and should be avoided as much as possible. If the soil contains fertilizer, then usually no fertilizer is needed at all.
Repotting
Aloe does not grow particularly fast, so it rarely needs repotting. In spring, Aloe may tip over their pots or have already stopped growing. Use a fast-draining potting mix with one third sand or pebbles.
Field management
During the growth period, weed frequently, and combine with loosening soil or hilling soil. Fertilize 3-4 times each year. In summer when the weather is hot and dry, water must be applied. In the rainy season, pay attention to draining accumulated water.
Harvesting leaves
The standard for harvesting Aloe leaves is preferably harvesting after one year of growth or more than 12 leaves. Curacao Aloe is better harvested after growing for more than one and a half years. The harvested leaves should be plump, smooth, and with clear and transparent juice, so that the content of various components in Aloe is high and the utilization effect is good. When harvesting, proceed from bottom to top. Use a small knife to cut a slit on both sides of the leaf base, then gently snap it off. The amount harvested should keep the plant with 12 leaves as the basis.
Overwintering method
The safe overwintering temperature for Aloe is above 5 degrees. Below zero degrees, the water in the leaves will quickly freeze. When this time comes, it is the end of its life.
Planting key points
Temperature
Aloe is afraid of cold. It grows long-term in environments without frost all year round. The most suitable temperature for growth is 15-35°C, and the humidity is 45-85%. Water: like all plants, Aloe also needs water, but it is most afraid of water accumulation. In rainy and humid seasons or under poor drainage conditions, the leaves can easily shrink, branches and roots rot, and even death can occur. Spray New High Lipid Film, and it will not fear evaporation from the sun's harsh exposure. It can regulate water absorption, prevent drought, and prevent rain damage.
Sunlight
Aloe needs sufficient sunlight to grow. It should be noted that newly planted Aloe is not yet suitable for sun exposure. It is best to only see sunlight in the morning. After ten days to half a month, it will slowly adapt and thrive in the sunlight. Fertilizing: fertilizer is indispensable for any plant. To ensure that Aloe is a green and natural plant, try to use fermented organic fertilizer. Spray Zhuangjingling, which can make plant stems thick and strong, leaves thick and plump, leaf color fresh and tender, and plants lush. At the same time, it can improve disaster resistance, reduce the amount of pesticides and chemical fertilizers, and lower residual toxicity.
Watering
When planting Aloe, the most important thing is that there should not be too much water, otherwise the medicinal components will become diluted, and in severe cases the roots will rot.
In spring, generally water once every 5 days; in hot summer, water once a day after the sun sets; in autumn, the watering method is the same as in spring; in winter, Aloe almost enters a dormant state, and at this time it is enough to just moisten the surface soil.
The potting soil for Aloe should be kept moist. Too much water is unfavorable to the root system of Aloe, because Aloe is drought-tolerant and afraid of waterlogging. When watering is needed, water gently along the edge of the pot but do not wash forcefully, so as to avoid easy compaction of the potting soil and affecting its air permeability. When the potting soil becomes compacted, loosen the soil in a timely manner, to a depth of about 1.5 cm.
Fertilizing
During the growth process of Aloe, the nutrients in the potting soil alone are not enough. Proper fertilizing can meet the growth needs. Organic fertilizer is better, such as peanut bran (cake), which has good fertilizer effect and is clean and hygienic. Before application, soak fully in water to ferment, then dilute with water and apply. If applying chemical fertilizer, apply at a concentration of 0.1%. The number of fertilizations should depend on the growth condition of Aloe. If leaves are frequently needed for use, the number should be greater, applying about once a month.
Disease control
Common Aloe diseases mainly include anthracnose, brown spot disease, leaf blight, southern blight, and bacterial diseases. For household potted Aloe, disease prevention should be given priority. Before diseases occur, select disease-resistant varieties and high-quality disease-free seedlings, strengthen fertilizer and water management, and apply protective agents to prevent diseases. When diseases have already occurred, chemical control can be supplemented to control and prevent disease development and spread, but at this time the disease spots generally cannot be eliminated, and their ornamental value has already declined. Disease prevention: before diseases occur, or after removing diseased parts from affected plants, apply targeted drugs plus New High Lipid Film to the Aloe leaf surface, which can effectively prevent and inhibit pathogen invasion and spread.
Propagation methods
Propagate by division and bud cuttings. Division propagation: in spring from March to April or autumn from September to November, dig out the small seedlings tillered around the mother plant together with their roots, cut off the underground stems connecting them to the mother plant, and plant them at a row spacing of 50cm x 50cm, with 1 plant per hole. Bud cutting propagation: cut off the apical buds and lateral buds from the mother plant, 5-10 cm long, and insert them for seedling cultivation. They root in about 20 d and are then planted.

Aloe cultivation methods Potted management
Variety selection
There are many Aloe varieties, with greatly different shapes, all kinds of postures, and their flower colors and leaf shapes each have characteristics, and their utilization effects differ. At present, field planting and household potting in our country are mostly based on Curacao Aloe (Aloe vera, American Aloe), Chinese Aloe (striped Aloe), and Tree Aloe (Japanese Aloe). These three kinds of Aloe have relatively high ornamental value.
Potting soil preparation
Under potted conditions, Aloe is restricted to a narrow pot. The suitable potting soil for growth should have functions such as fertilizer retention, water retention and drainage, and air permeability, and the pH should be suitably neutral. Materials commonly used to prepare potting soil include field mud, garden mud, humus (fermented and composted fallen leaves, rice straw, wood chips, etc.), river sand, or coal ash. The preparation method is: field (garden) mud, humus, and river sand (or coal ash) in a ratio of 4:4:2 respectively. When preparing, according to local material sources, appropriate changes can be made without affecting the potting soil's capacity for fertilizer, water, and air.
Potting method
Before potting, choose a suitable flower pot according to the variety being planted. Curacao Aloe plants are relatively large. When grown for more than one and a half years, the leaves are 50-80 cm long, and a single leaf weighs about 500 grams. The flower pot should be larger, with a diameter of 25-30 cm. Chinese Aloe and Tree Aloe plants are relatively small, and the flower pot diameter is about 20 cm. Alternatively, when planting, first use a small flower pot, and when the Aloe plant grows to be disproportionate to the flower pot, transfer it to a larger flower pot.
When potting, first fill the pot with two-thirds of the potting soil, place the seedling in the pot, spread out the root system, then fill in the remaining potting soil, gently lift the seedling once, press the potting soil slightly, and use the standard that the seedling does not fall over. Then water a small amount of rooting water, place it in a shaded place, and after Aloe begins to grow, move it to a sunny place. But in summer, guard against the harsh sun. Aloe is more sensitive to sunlight when young, so it should be properly shaded. After planting, some Aloe leaves will change color. This is the seedling recovery period of Aloe. When it begins normal growth, the leaf color will improve.
Leaf harvesting
The standard for harvesting Aloe leaves is preferably harvesting after one year of growth or more than 12 leaves. Curacao Aloe is better harvested after growing for more than one and a half years. The harvested leaves should be plump, smooth, and with clear and transparent juice, so that the content of various components in Aloe is high and the utilization effect is good. When harvesting, proceed from bottom to top. Use a small knife to cut a slit on both sides of the leaf base, then gently snap it off. The amount harvested should keep the plant with 12 leaves as the basis.
Seedling propagation
Aloe seedling propagation is mainly asexual propagation. The propagation methods include division propagation and cutting propagation. The propagation season is preferably spring and autumn.
1. Division propagation: when the tiller seedlings of Aloe have more than 5 leaves, carefully pull up the young seedlings, trying not to damage the root system, and transplant them to another place or flower pot.
2. Cutting propagation: cut off about 15 cm of Aloe lateral branches, place them in a ventilated and shaded place for two or three days, and after the cut surface shrinks and dries, insert and plant them in another place or flower pot, then shade them for one month. During this period, try not to water. When the cutting begins to grow, move it to the desired place, and at this time begin watering. Old Aloe plants that have grown for many years are prone to lodging after reaching a certain height, affecting the ornamental value. Therefore, cutting them off at 7 cm from the leaf base and using the cutting method can make old Aloe plants regain their youth.
Daily care
Watering
The potting soil for Aloe should be kept moist. Too much water is unfavorable to the root system of Aloe, because Aloe is drought-tolerant and afraid of waterlogging. When watering is needed, water gently along the edge of the pot but do not wash forcefully, so as to avoid compaction of the potting soil and affecting its air permeability. When the potting soil becomes compacted, loosen the soil in a timely manner, to a depth of about 1.5 cm.
Fertilizing
During the growth process of Aloe, the nutrients in the potting soil alone are not enough. Proper fertilizing can meet the growth needs. Organic fertilizer is better, such as peanut bran (cake), which has good fertilizer effect and is clean and hygienic. Before application, soak fully in water to ferment, then dilute with water and apply. If applying chemical fertilizer, apply at a concentration of 0.1%. The number of fertilizations should depend on the growth condition of Aloe. If leaves are frequently needed for use, the number should be greater, applying about once a month.

Propagation methods of Aloe
Aloe is generally propagated asexually by techniques such as seedling division and transplanting, bud cutting propagation, or cuttings. Asexual propagation is fast and can stably maintain the excellent characteristics of the variety.
Division propagation
In spring from March to April or autumn from September to November, dig out the small seedlings tillered around the mother plant together with their roots, cut off the underground stems connecting them to the mother plant, and plant them at a row spacing of 50cm x 50cm, with 1 plant per hole.
Bud cutting propagation
Cut off the apical buds and lateral buds from the mother plant, 5-10 cm long, and insert them for seedling cultivation. They root in about 20 d and are then planted.
Division propagation
It is the main propagation method of Aloe. Through artificial methods, young Aloe plants are separated from the mother body and planted separately to form independent new Aloe plants. Division propagation can be carried out throughout the entire growth period of Aloe, but the temperature conditions are most suitable when division propagation is carried out in spring and autumn. New Aloe seedlings from spring and autumn division propagation turn green relatively quickly and are easy to survive. As long as the soil bed maintains good ventilation and water permeability, the divided Aloe seedlings can quickly resume growth. In the process of division propagation, two methods can be used in specific operations.
One is to directly peel off from the mother body the young plants grown from suckers at the stem base or roots of Aloe that have young roots, and then transplant them to a nursery or production field. The other method is to use a division knife to separate the young seedlings sprouting from the mother plant from the mother plant, but do not pull them out. Still let the young seedlings remain in place and grow for a period of time (generally about half a month), forming an independent root system and reaching a fully self-supporting state. Then transplant the young seedlings with soil and plant them in the field, and immediately water once with planting water. If Aloe seedlings are cut and separated, and then transplanted with soil, there is basically no "seedling recovery period."
Aloe seedlings grow quickly and can be propagated at any time in spring, summer, and autumn, but it is relatively labor-intensive.
Cutting propagation
It is also a commonly used method in the propagation of improved Aloe varieties. The difference between cutting propagation and division propagation is that division propagation separates complete Aloe seedling plants with roots from the mother body for propagation. However, cutting propagation uses the characteristic that the lower ends of rootless Aloe main stems and lateral branches can produce adventitious roots to separate and propagate new Aloe plants. This is especially suitable for Aloe species and varieties with well-developed division and stem nodes that easily elongate.
After removing the apical bud, the lateral buds develop rapidly, and the many branches grown can be used as cutting propagation material. Aloe cuttings mainly use stem cuttings and root cuttings, while leaf cuttings are difficult to succeed. Aloe cuttings can be done in the open field, or in protected greenhouse areas or greenhouses.
Open-field cuttings can use open-field beds for mass propagation. Depending on the season, measures such as plastic covering protection or shade shed shading can be appropriately taken to promote Aloe branches to root and produce adventitious buds, so as to improve the survival rate of cutting seedlings.

Disease control of Aloe
Common Aloe diseases mainly include anthracnose, brown spot disease, leaf blight, southern blight, and bacterial diseases. For household potted Aloe, disease prevention should be given priority. Before diseases occur, select disease-resistant varieties and high-quality disease-free seedlings; [its] ornamental value has already declined.
Disease prevention
Before diseases occur, or after removing diseased parts from affected plants, apply 0.5-0.8 lime equivalent Bordeaux mixture (that is, add 0.5-0.8 kg each of copper sulfate and lime per 100 kg of water) to the Aloe leaf surface, which can effectively prevent and inhibit pathogen invasion and spread.
Disease treatment
After diseases occur, systemic translocated therapeutic agents such as thiophanate and ridomil, as well as antibiotics such as streptomycin sulfate, agricultural streptomycin, kasugamycin, and jinggangmycin, can be applied directly to kill pathogenic bacteria in the Aloe body and control the spread of the disease.
Aloe rust disease
Symptoms: Yellowish-brown lesions form on the fleshy leaves. Uredinia (summer spore pustules) develop beneath the epidermis and appear reddish-brown and powdery after being exposed. Telia (winter spore pustules) develop beneath the epidermis and appear dark brown after rupturing.
Pathogen: Uromyces aloes (Cooke) Magnus, also known as the aloe rust fungus.
Infection route: The pathogen mainly overwinters as teliospores on the soil surface along with diseased plant residues.
① After overwintering, the spores germinate under suitable environmental conditions to produce basidiospores, which spread to the leaves via airflow, produce germ tubes that penetrate and cause damage, and successively form spermogonia and aecia on the affected parts.
② After the aeciospores mature, they spread via airflow, germinate and infect again, then produce uredinia and urediniospores on the damaged parts of the host.
③ After the urediniospores mature, they spread via airflow again, causing repeated infection. Until the late growth stage or when the weather turns cool, telia and teliospores form on the diseased parts, and then overwinter.
Occurrence conditions: The occurrence of rust disease is closely related to climatic conditions. When the daily average temperature is 27°C-32°C, with rainy weather and high humidity, rust disease will occur severely. Control method: Remove diseased plant residues from the field and burn them in a centralized manner.

Variety classification of aloe
There are many kinds of aloe, with more than 500 varieties in total, mainly distributed in Africa and other places. The African continent alone has about 250 species, Madagascar has about 40 species, and the remaining 10 species are distributed in Arabia and other places.
Aloe is usually divided into ten major categories: tree aloe, single-stem aloe, multi-stem aloe, shrub aloe, climbing aloe, stemless aloe, spotted aloe, striped aloe, dwarf aloe, and grass aloe.
There are only six edible varieties, and among them the aloe varieties with medicinal value mainly include: Aloe vera (also known as Barbados aloe or Curacao aloe, Aloe Barbadensis/Aloe Vera), Curacao aloe (native to northern Africa, now widely cultivated in the West Indies, and also cultivated in China), Cape aloe (distributed in southern Africa), Yuanjiang aloe, etc.
So far, only a few varieties have been confirmed to be usable for food, cosmetics, and medicinal health products, namely Curacao aloe, Chinese aloe, tree aloe, and Cape aloe, etc. The rest are mostly ornamental aloes.
Aloe root systems have three major types: taproot type, fibrous root type, and tuberous root or bulbous root type; aloe stems can be divided into tree and shrub, woody and herbaceous, tall-stemmed and stemless, erect-stemmed and climbing, single-stemmed and multi-stemmed, tuberous root or bulbous; aloe leaves can be divided into categories based on leaf number, leaf shape, leaf weight, leaf epidermis state, special leaf arrangement, leaf growth condition, and leaf color; aloe flowers can be divided into four categories according to aloe inflorescence, aloe flower stem, flower spike, flower color, and flowering period. Most aloes do not set seed after flowering; only Cape aloe and soap aloe flower and set seed.
There are mainly three aloe varieties cultivated in China: Curacao aloe (Curacao aloe), Chinese aloe, and tree aloe. They are cultivated in 31 provinces, municipalities, and autonomous regions nationwide except Tibet. According to statistics, the current national aloe planting area is about 50,000 mu, almost entirely Curacao aloe. The Honghe dry-hot valley region centered on Yuanjiang, Yunnan, is the best area in China for open-field cultivation of Curacao aloe and Yuanjiang aloe, followed by Hainan, Guangdong, Fujian, and other places; Changle, Fujian, and other places are relatively suitable areas in China for open-field cultivation of tree aloe; the Yellow River basin, East China, south-central North China, and southern Northwest China are relatively suitable areas in China for protected greenhouse cultivation of Curacao aloe; in northern China, aloe cultivation must rely on greenhouses.
Aloe species
Chinese aloe, also known as Chinese aloe, is characterized by broad branches and leaves, with spots on light green leaves.
Japanese aloe, also known as landscape aloe, has small, dark green leaves.
American aloe, also known as American Curacao aloe, is characterized by broad, juicy, dark green leaves.
African aloe, also known as Cape aloe, has small, broad, short leaves.
Chinese aloe
It is a variety of Curacao aloe, also known as Chinese aloe. Chinese aloe has a short stem, with leaves nearly clustered. Seedling leaves are arranged in two rows, and both leaf surfaces have white spots. After the leaves mature, the white spots do not fade. The leaves are about 35 cm long and 5-6 cm wide, and the plant resembles Curacao aloe. Individual Chinese aloe plants in southern Fujian are noticeably smaller than Curacao aloe. Origin: Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Yunnan, Sichuan, Taiwan, and other provinces. Also in the Yuanjiang area of Yunnan, Hainan, and Leizhou Island.
Characteristics: It has certain medicinal value. The tender leaves can be used as a raw material for aloe salad.
Curacao aloe (American aloe)
Also known as Barbados aloe, Barbados being a transliteration of its species name, and also called American aloe. It has a fibrous root system, a short stem, and leaves clustered at the top of the stem. The leaves are arranged in a spiral, thick, fleshy, and rich in juice. The leaves are 30-70 cm long, 4-15 cm wide, and 2-5 cm thick, with acuminate tips and broad bases; the leaves are powdery green with white spots that gradually disappear as the leaves grow, and there are small spiny teeth along the leaf margins. Its flower stem is solitary, with two or three branches 60-120 cm tall. The raceme is loose, and the flowers hang downward.
Characteristics: It can be used for medicine, beauty, and food. Its raw juice, concentrated juice, and crystalline powder can be used as raw materials for various health foods. Because it is rich in mucilage, it has a very significant effect on skin health and beauty, so it is also often used as a raw material for beauty cosmetics.
Shangnongda leaf aloe
Shangnongda leaf aloe is a mutant variety bred from Curacao aloe. The leaves of Shangnongda leaf aloe are covered with white wax powder, the leaf color is tender green, and the largest leaves can reach 85 cm long and 12 cm wide. The leaf pulp is white, thick, and has no bitter taste. It grows quickly and is suitable for protection, but under potted conditions its tillering ability is weak, and the main stem does not branch. Origin: the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River in China.
Characteristics: Shangnongda leaf aloe has an upright and green appearance and thick leaf pulp. It has the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, and has unique effects in anti-cancer and beauty care.
Tree aloe
Tree aloe, also known as small tree aloe. The aloe that was long regarded as a folk medicinal herb and became widely popular refers to this tree aloe. Origin: South Africa. In medicine, tree aloe has been found to contain many active ingredients and is recognized as one of the most effective varieties.
Characteristics: It can be used for medicine, beauty, and food.
Cape aloe
This is a large variety group, reaching a height of 6 m, with a woody stem, 30-50 leaves clustered at the top of the stem, and leaves that are large and hard with sharp spines, dark green to blue-green, covered with white powder. It has no side branches, the anthers and style are exposed, and it is propagated by seed.
Characteristics: It can be used in medicine. The aloe recorded in many pharmacopoeias around the world is Cape aloe. It is a traditional medicinal plant.
Soap aloe
Soap aloe has a fibrous root system, no stem, and leaves clustered at the base, but the viscous leaf juice it contains is not as rich as that of Curacao aloe. It is mostly used for ornamental purposes, and there is no large-scale industrial cultivation.
Characteristics: It can be used medicinally, and can also be used for beauty care, skin care, and treating acne and other skin problems.
Differences from Agave
Agave and aloe both belong to perennial evergreen succulent plants, with short stem nodes, white powder on the leaf surface, and spines at the margins and tips. Their differences are:
1. Different families and genera. Agave belongs to the Agavaceae family and Agave genus. Aloe belongs to the Liliaceae family and Aloe genus.
2. Different leaves. Although agave leaves are fleshy, after breaking them open there are thin thread-like fibers inside, no juice flows out, and they do not look transparent. After aloe leaves are broken open, there are no fibers, and sticky juice flows out. It is also yellow, and its fleshy part is crystal clear and transparent.
3. Different leaf emergence. Agave has the outermost leaf wrapping the inner leaves, forming a conical shape, growing outward layer by layer. Aloe leaves are separate from the small leaf stage onward, and the innermost leaves can be clearly seen.
4. Different spines. Agave leaves have hooked spines along the margins, hard and sharp, and there is a hard dark brown spine at the leaf tip. Aloe spines are not as hard as the former; its spines grow toward both sides, and the closer to the tip, the smaller the spines.
5. Different flowers and fruits. The inflorescence of agave is conical and pale yellow-green, and the fruit is oval or spherical. Aloe has a raceme that emerges from the leaf cluster, with dense small flowers, orange-yellow with yellow spots, green calyx, and triangular fruit.
Agave and aloe are similar in plant morphology. Agave is toxic, so never eat it by mistake. Among aloe varieties, except for a few such as tree aloe and Shangnongda leaf aloe whose fresh leaves can be eaten, most varieties are only ornamental plants, and some aloe varieties are still toxic. Eating them by mistake may cause poisoning and even endanger life safety. Except for the fresh leaves that can be eaten, most varieties are only ornamental plants, and some aloe varieties are still toxic. Eating them by mistake may cause poisoning and even endanger life safety.

Distribution regions of aloe
Aloe is native to the tropical arid regions of Africa and is distributed almost throughout the world. Wild aloe is distributed in India and Malaysia, the African continent, and tropical regions. It is cultivated in Fujian, Taiwan, Guangdong, Guangxi, Sichuan, Yunnan, and other places in China, and aloe also exists in wild states. There are at least more than 300 aloe varieties, among which the African continent alone has about 250 species, Madagascar has about 40 species, and the remaining 10 species are distributed in Arabia and other places.
Aloe is native to northern Africa and is currently widely cultivated in the West Indies of South America; it is also cultivated in China.
Distribution of plant resources
1. Curacao aloe is native to northern Africa and is currently widely cultivated in the West Indies of South America; it is also cultivated in China.
2. Cape aloe is distributed in southern Africa.
3. Striped aloe. Aloe is native to the tropical arid regions of Africa. Now aloe is distributed almost throughout the world. According to surveys, wild aloe is distributed in India and Malaysia, the African continent, and tropical regions. In the Yuanjiang area of Yunnan, China, aloe also exists in a wild state.
Habitat distribution
1. Native to northern Africa, currently widely cultivated in the West Indies of South America; also cultivated in China.
2. Cultivated in Fujian, Taiwan, Guangdong, Guangxi, Sichuan, Yunnan, and other places in China.
3. Distributed in southern Africa.

Medicinal or dietary therapeutic value of aloe
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Medicinal value
Aloe leaves contain more than 200 compounds, including 20 minerals, 18 amino acids, 12 vitamins, and various other nutrients, including multiple mucopolysaccharides, fatty acids, anthraquinones and flavonoids, sugars, active enzymes, etc. Anthraquinones, also known as anthraquinone complexes, have disinfecting and sterilizing effects and mainly exist in the juice. However, the epidermis of aloe contains emodin, which can cause diarrhea in consumers and miscarriage in pregnant women, so aloe must be peeled before eating.
Bitter in taste and cold in nature; it clears liver heat, relieves constipation, and kills parasites; in addition, it is also used for headache, constipation, infantile convulsions, malnutrition and boils, burns and scalds, ringworm and sores, hemorrhoids, atrophic rhinitis, scrofula, hepatitis, biliary stones, weeping tinea, etc. However, among the many varieties, only a few can be used for food or external use, and among them the variety with the best medicinal value is Curacao aloe.
Main indications: liver-fire headache, red and swollen eyes with pain, irritability and fever with convulsions, heat-type constipation, abdominal pain from parasitic accumulation, infantile malnutrition, weeping sores and scabies, hemorrhoids and fistulas.
Usage and dosage: Oral administration: grind into powder and put into capsules, 0.5 to 1.5 g; or make into pills or powders; not decocted as a soup. External use: appropriate amount, grind into powder and apply.
Resource distribution: Produced in northern Africa, currently widely cultivated in the West Indies of South America; also cultivated in China.
Harvesting and storage: Can be harvested throughout the year. Cut the leaves, collect the juice that flows out, place it in a pot and boil it into a thick paste, pour it into a container, and let it cool and solidify.
Main effects
(1) Purgative; anti-gastric ulcer; anti-liver injury.
(2) Anti-tumor; antibacterial and anti-inflammatory.
(3) Promote the growth of epithelial cells in burned tissue; reduce skin irritation.
(4) Enhance skin elasticity; protect skin mucosa and prevent acne.
(5) Cleanse the skin and resist seborrhea, prevent purulent skin diseases; can quickly eliminate the redness and swelling of mosquito and insect bites.
(6) Prevent freckles and wrinkles; moisturize the skin and prevent aging.
(7) Reduce sweating and remove odor;
(8) Reduce dandruff and beautify hair, etc.
(9) Make food, such as aloe milk, stir-fried aloe, etc.
Precautions
1. Pregnant women should not take it.
2. According to Bencao Jingshu: It is prohibited for those with diarrhea due to deficiency-cold of the spleen and stomach and those with no desire to eat.
3. Those allergic to aloe should not use it.
4. Patients with chronic diarrhea must not use it.
5. Aloe has more than 500 varieties, but only a dozen or so can be used medicinally, and only a few varieties can be eaten.
6. Aloe has a bitter taste. Before processing, the green skin should be removed, and boiling in water for 3-5 minutes can remove the bitter taste.
7. The aloe-emodin contained in aloe has a purgative and laxative effect and can cause diarrhea, so it should not be eaten in large amounts.
8. People with weak constitutions and children should not eat it in excess, otherwise allergies are likely to occur.
9. Patients with bleeding hemorrhoids or nosebleeds should also not take aloe, otherwise the condition may worsen.
Toxic and side effects
From the above, it can be seen that although aloe is good, it must be used according to the pattern of the disease. Aloe is bitter in taste and cold in nature, and is mainly suitable for excess-pattern diseases; it is not very suitable for deficiency-pattern diseases. Especially for people with insufficient yang qi, weak spleen and stomach, or a deficiency-cold constitution, eating it may sometimes not only fail to produce a therapeutic effect but also worsen the condition and accelerate death. For patients with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, liver diseases, and kidney diseases, traditional Chinese medicine syndrome differentiation mostly belongs to the yang-deficiency and qi-deficiency types. Excessive use of aloe, which clears liver heat and drains excess fire, is like adding frost to snow. For patients in critical condition, using bitter-cold heat-clearing aloe products drains qi and damages yang, causing faster death. At this time, the main approach should be to tonify qi, warm yang, and secure collapse. Traditional Chinese medicine formulas include Duhshen Tang, Shengmai Yin, etc.
In middle age, qi, blood, yin, and yang all gradually become deficient. To strengthen the body, one should eat more mild, sweet, and moistening foods that are both medicine and food, such as Chinese yam, lily, walnut, chestnut, shiitake mushroom, enoki mushroom, crucian carp, black-bone chicken, mutton, etc. Even if eating a plant as cold in nature as aloe, one should consult a traditional Chinese medicine doctor and regulate it according to one's own physical condition. After all, in middle age one no longer has as much fire as in youth. Even if there is fire, it is mostly deficient fire, often accompanied by soreness and weakness of the waist and knees, dry mouth and throat, irritability, decreased energy, decreased physical strength, and other manifestations. This is qi deficiency and yin deficiency, and methods of tonifying qi and supplementing kidney yin should be used. Using aloe to clear excess heat and drain excess fire will instead worsen the condition, damage yin and deplete fluids, and damage yang qi. Side effects from taking aloe are mostly due to the very cold nature of aloe, and the manifestations are mainly yang deficiency and qi deficiency caused by excessive intake of cold-cool foods: such as aversion to cold and fear of cold, cold hands and feet, weak and powerless constitution, waist pain and kidney pain, low spirits, drowsiness and weakness; early morning diarrhea, or constipation; deep yellow urine and frequent nighttime urination; body edema, memory decline, poor mental performance; decreased sexual function; impotence and premature ejaculation.
Poisoning from eating too much
Generally, eating 9-15 g of aloe can cause poisoning, so eating aloe also requires caution. If cooking it, the following two are recommended: Dish one: Aloe vegetable soup. Ingredients: 2 fresh aloe leaves, 1 bunch spinach, 1 carrot, 2 cauliflower florets, 1 cabbage leaf, 2 dried shiitake mushrooms, 1 cup chicken broth or meat broth. Method: First bring the chicken broth to a boil, add the above ingredients, and simmer over low heat for about 20 minutes. During the soup-making process, if residue floats to the surface, carefully skim it off. If the water evaporates, a small amount of water can be added. This is a very nutritious vegetable soup, most suitable for drinking when one has no appetite and after illness. Because the essence of the vegetables and aloe has dissolved into the soup, it is very nutritious even if the vegetables in the soup are not eaten. Dish two: Stir-fried aloe with shredded pork. Main ingredients: 350 g aloe, 50 g pork tenderloin. Ingredients: appropriate amounts of refined salt, water starch, soybean milk, white sugar, shredded scallion, shredded ginger, minced garlic, soy sauce, peanut oil, and chicken essence. Method: 1. Wash and peel the aloe, and cut into shreds. 2. Cut the pork tenderloin into shreds, add water starch and soy sauce, and mix well. 3. Place a pan on the heat and add oil, add scallion, ginger, garlic, shredded pork, soybean paste, and shredded aloe and stir-fry, add white sugar, refined salt, and chicken essence to season, add a little water starch to thicken, and it is ready. Effects: Relieve constipation, promote wound healing, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory. Aloe also has a beauty effect and can make the skin delicate and smooth.
Functions and indications
[Nature and taste] Bitter in taste; cold in nature.
① Kaibao Bencao: Bitter, cold, non-toxic.
② Benjing Fengyuan: Bitter, cold, slightly toxic.
③ Bencao Zaixin: Sweet and bland in taste, cold in nature, non-toxic.
[Meridian entry] Enters the liver, heart, and spleen meridians.
① Gangmu: Jueyin meridian.
② Leigong Paozhi Yaoxing Jie: Enters the heart and liver meridians.
③ Bencao Jingshu: Enters the foot Jueyin and Taiyin meridians, and also enters the hand shaoyin
[Main indications and effects] Purgative; clears the liver; kills parasites. Mainly for heat-type constipation; liver-fire headache; red eyes and convulsions; abdominal pain from parasitic accumulation; scabies; hemorrhoids and fistulas; antidotes for croton poisoning. Used for constipation, infantile malnutrition, and convulsions; externally treats weeping tinea.
① Yaoxing Lun: Kills infantile malnutrition roundworms. Mainly used by blowing into the nose to kill brain malnutrition, and to remove nasal itching.
② Haiyao Bencao: Mainly treats various malnutrition fevers in children.
③ Kaibao Bencao: Mainly treats heat wind and restlessness, heat in the chest and diaphragm, improves eyesight and calms the heart, infantile epilepsy and convulsions, treats five types of malnutrition, kills three types of worms and hemorrhoid diseases and sores and fistulas. Antidotes croton poisoning.
④ Bencao Tujing: Treats weeping itching, and those that produce yellow juice when scratched; also treats hidden tooth.
⑤ Depei Bencao: Disperses scrofula, treats convulsions, promotes water metabolism and removes swelling.
⑥ Bencao Zaixin: Treats liver fire, calms liver wind, clears heart heat, relieves heart vexation, quenches thirst and promotes fluid production, improves hearing and eyesight, reduces tooth swelling, and resolves fire toxin.
⑦ Xiandai Shiyong Zhongyao: It is a drastic purgative and has the effect of strengthening the stomach and promoting menstruation.
Brief introduction to the medicinal material
[Original form]
1. Curacao aloe, perennial herb. Stem extremely short. Leaves clustered at the top of the stem, upright or nearly upright, thick and juicy; narrowly lanceolate, 15-36 cm long, 2-6 cm wide, with a long acuminate tip and broad base, powdery green, with small spiny teeth along the margins. Flower stem solitary or slightly branched, 60-90 cm tall; raceme loose; flowers drooping, about 2.5 cm long, yellow or with red spots; perianth tubular, 6-lobed, lobes slightly curved outward; stamens 6, anthers dorsifixed; pistil 1, 3-locular, each locule with many ovules. Capsule triangular, dehiscing loculicidally. Flowering period February-March.
2. Striped aloe, perennial herb. Root system segmented. Stem short or absent. Leaves clustered, spirally arranged, upright, thick; leaf blade narrowly lanceolate, 10-20 cm long, 1.5-2.5 cm wide, 5-8 mm thick, apex acuminate, base broad and clasping the stem, margins with small spiny teeth, with stripes below. Flower stem solitary or branched, 60-90 cm tall; raceme loose; pedicel about 2.5 cm long; flowers yellow or with purple spots, with membranous bracts; perianth tubular, 6-lobed, lobes slightly curved outward; stamens 6, sometimes exserted, anthers 2-locular, dorsifixed; ovary superior, 3-locular, style linear. Capsule triangular, about 8 mm long. Flowering period July-August.
3. Cape aloe, stem upright, 3-6 m tall, leaves 30-50, clustered at the top of the stem; leaf blade lanceolate, up to 60-80 cm long, 12 cm wide, spiny, dark green to blue-green, covered with white powder. Panicle about 60 cm long; pedicel about 3 cm long; perianth 6, tubular, united at the base, separated above, slightly recurved, pale red to yellow-green, with green stripes; stamens 6, anthers and style exserted. Capsule.
[Characteristics]
Character identification: Irregular lumps, varying in size. Old aloe appears yellow-brown, reddish-brown, or brown-black; hard in texture, not easily broken, fracture waxy, lusterless, not easily dissolved when heated. New aloe appears brown-black with a green tinge, glossy, highly viscous, easily dissolved when heated; loose and brittle in texture, easily broken, fracture smooth with a glassy luster; has a prominent sour odor and an extremely bitter taste. New aloe powder: Make a slide as above, and observe under a microscope that no crystals adhere to the surface of the masses. After standing for 24 h, the powder is completely dissolved.
Quality marker: Calculated on a dried basis, this product contains anhydrous aloin (C20H20O8), and Curacao aloe must not contain less than 28.0%; Cape aloe must not contain less than 18.0%.
Medicinal species
There are many aloe varieties, with more than 500 classified and named. However, only a dozen or so are currently known to have medicinal value. Different varieties differ greatly in medicinal ingredients and content. Among them, the aloe varieties with medicinal value mainly include: Aloe vera (also known as Barbados aloe)
Curacao aloe (distributed in northern Africa and the West Indies), Cape aloe (distributed in southern Africa), Yuanjiang aloe, etc.
Identification of medicinal materials
(1) Take 1 g of the powder, place it in a conical flask, add 25 ml of distilled water, let it stand for 2 h, shaking frequently, filter, and dilute the filtrate to 100 ml; the solution is yellow-green. (Test for aloin)
(2) Take 5 ml of the aqueous solution of this product (1 to 100), add 0.25 g of borax, heat to dissolve, take a few drops of the deep solution, add 30 ml of water, shake to mix; the solution shows green fluorescence, and under ultraviolet light it appears bright yellow. (Test for aloin)
(3) Take 2 ml of the aqueous solution (1 to 100) and add an equal volume of saturated bromine water; a yellow precipitate forms immediately. (Test for aloin)
(4) Take 10 ml of the aqueous solution (1 to 100), add 10 ml of benzene, shake, then separate the benzene layer, add 2 ml of ammonia test solution; the ammonia layer turns red. (Test for aloe-emodin)
(5) Thin-layer chromatography: take 0.5 g of the powder of this product, add 20 ml of methanol, heat in a water bath to boiling, shake for several minutes, and filter; the filtrate serves as the test solution. Separately, take aloin and dissolve it in methanol to make a solution containing 5 mg per 1 ml as the reference solution. Apply the two solutions separately to the same silica gel G thin-layer plate, develop with ethyl acetate-methanol-water (100:17:13), remove and air-dry, spray with 10% potassium hydroxide alcoholic solution, and examine under a violet light lamp (365 nm); the chromatogram of the test solution shows fluorescent spots of the same color at the positions corresponding to the chromatogram of the reference solution.
Processing methods
1. Cleaning: remove impurities and chop into small pieces.
2. Stir-frying: take the aloe pieces and stir-fry over a low fire until scorched black.
[Nature and flavor] Bitter in taste; cold in nature
[Meridian entry] Liver; Large Intestine meridians
[Functions and indications] Purgative; clears the liver; kills parasites. Mainly for constipation due to heat accumulation; headache due to liver fire; red eyes and convulsions; abdominal pain due to parasitic accumulation; scabies and tinea; hemorrhoids and fistula; resolves croton toxicity
[Usage and dosage] Internal use: in pills, powders, or ground into powder and put into capsules, 0.6-1.5 g; not used in decoctions. External use: appropriate amount, ground into powder and applied.
Components of aloe
I. Stabilized aloe gel components: lignin, aloic acid, saponin, anthraquinone, aloin, cinnamic acid quinone, aloin A, aloe-emodin, isoaloin, emodin, anthracene, phenol, chrysophanic acid, anthracene Resistannol
II. Vitamins: vitamin B1, folic acid, vitamin B2, vitamin C, ③ nicotinamide, vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin A, choline, (B-carotene)
III. Inorganic elements: Ca
IV. Monosaccharides and mucopolysaccharides: cellulose, aoldonentose, glucose, L-rhamnose, mannose, xylose
V. Enzymes: oxidase, lipase, amylase, Aliinase, catalase
VI. Essential amino acids: lysine, leucine, threonine, isoleucine, phenylalanine, valine
1. Chinese Pharmacopoeia of the People's Republic of China (2010 edition) decoction pieces: Nature, flavor and meridian entry: bitter, cold. Enters the Liver, Stomach, and Large Intestine meridians. Functions and indications: purges and moves the bowels, clears the liver and drains fire, kills parasites and treats malnutrition. Used for constipation due to heat accumulation, convulsions and spasms, and infantile malnutrition; externally for tinea and sores.
2. Compendium of Materia Medica says the nature and flavor are: bitter, cold, non-toxic. Main indications: wind-heat and restlessness, heat in the chest and diaphragm, improves vision and calms the heart, infantile epilepsy and convulsions, treats the five malnutrition syndromes, kills the three worms and hemorrhoid disease and sores and fistula, resolves croton toxicity.
3. Chinese Materia Medica says the following: Chinese Materia Medica, which brings together the great achievements of Chinese herbal medicine, summarizes the health-care functions of aloe as: (1) purgative, that is, moistens the intestines and moves the bowels; (2) regulates human immunity; (3) anti-tumor; (4) protects the liver; (5) resists gastric injury; (6) antibacterial; (7) repairs tissue damage; (8) protective effect on the skin.
According to scientific research, it has been found that aloe contains many components with good nourishing and moisturizing effects on human skin, and it is low in irritation and feels comfortable after use; it has a certain therapeutic effect on rough skin, facial wrinkles, scars, freckles, acne, and so on. Therefore, its extract can be used as a cosmetic additive and formulated into sunscreen, body wash, and so on.
As for mild bruises, contusions, athlete's foot, frostbite, cracked skin, warts, and so on, aloe can be used for treatment with good results. Modern research shows that its leaves contain aloe-emodin, isoaloe-emodin, and aloesin, and so on, and pharmacological experiments show purgative and anti-cancer effects. Aloe flowers are cold in nature and bitter and astringent in taste, with the effects of clearing heat, relieving cough, and stopping bleeding, and can treat cough and vomiting of blood.
Pharmacological effects
1. Bactericidal effect
Aloetin is a substance with strong antibacterial properties, capable of killing fungi, molds, bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens, inhibiting and eliminating the development and reproduction of pathogens. The pathogenic bacteria against which aloe is antibacterial and bactericidal include: diphtheria bacteria, tetanus bacteria, pneumonia bacteria, lactic acid bacteria, dysentery bacteria, coliform bacteria, plague bacteria, cholera bacteria, as well as the pathogens causing otitis media, cystitis, pyogenic infections, measles, rabies, polio, epidemic encephalitis, and other diseases.
2. Anti-inflammatory effect
The bradykininase of aloe combined with angiotensin can resist inflammation. In particular, the polysaccharides of aloe can enhance the human body's resistance to disease and cure chronic conditions such as dermatitis, chronic nephritis, cystitis, and bronchitis.
3. Moisturizing and cosmetic effect
Aloe polysaccharides and vitamins have good nourishing, moisturizing, and whitening effects on human skin. In particular, for the pimples that trouble young girls most, aloe has a very good effect on eliminating them. Aloe-emodin and similar substances belong to anthraquinone glycosides, and such substances can make hair soft, glossy, light, and comfortable, and also have a dandruff-removing effect. Therefore, aloe cosmetics such as aloe beauty cream, aloe skin cream, and aloe hair dye account for 80% of the European cosmetics market.
4. Stomach-strengthening and purgative effect
Effective components in aloe such as aloin and emodin play a role in increasing appetite and gently purging the large intestine. Taking an appropriate amount of aloe can strengthen stomach function and improve physical constitution, and critically ill patients who have lost appetite due to excess leading to deficiency can also regain appetite after taking aloe. Healthy people who take aloe for a long time and persist with aloe baths can prevent and treat certain diseases, but health care should still be suited to each person's condition. The body fluids of a healthy person are weakly alkaline, and overwork or a tense life can make the body fluids acidic, making one susceptible to viral infection; regular use of Curaçao aloe can keep body fluids alkaline, maintain health, and prevent colds. Aloe is a relatively effective medicine for treating constipation of the excess-heat type; for severe constipation caused by kidney qi deficiency or spleen qi deficiency, it is necessary to choose gentle, qi-benefiting foods or medicines for regulation and treatment. If aloe, which is greatly bitter and greatly cold and clears heat and drains fire, is then taken, it will worsen the condition. Therefore, different methods should be used for different types of illness: treat cold with heat, and treat heat with cold.
5. Cardiotonic and blood-activating effect
Calcium isocitrate and so on in aloe have the effects of strengthening the heart, promoting blood circulation, softening hardened arteries, lowering cholesterol content, and dilating capillaries, making blood circulation smooth, reducing cholesterol levels, lightening the burden on the heart, keeping blood pressure normal, and clearing "toxins" from the blood.
6. Immune and regenerative effect
Aloin A, wound hormones, and glycan peptide mannan (Ke-2), and so on, have effects of resisting viral infection and promoting wound healing and recovery, with functions of reducing inflammation and killing bacteria, clearing heat and reducing swelling, softening the skin, and maintaining cell vitality; gel polysaccharides combined with traumatic acid also have wound-healing activity, so it is an ideal medicine for treating trauma (bleeding trauma and non-bleeding trauma) without leaving scars.
7. Immune and anti-tumor effect
The viscous polysaccharides in aloe (acetylated glucomannan, mannan, acetylated mannan, aloe mannan, alocutin, alomicin, and so on) have the effects of improving immunity and inhibiting and destroying the growth of abnormal cells, thereby achieving the anti-cancer purpose. Dr. Momoe Soeda, a Japanese aloe research expert, pointed out in the paper "Research on the Anti-cancer Properties of Aloe" (published in 1966) that components such as aloe mannan, alocutin, and alomicin in aloe can prevent cancer cell activity and kill abnormal cells in organisms, namely cancer cells, and so on. Another theory for using aloe to treat cancer is "self-healing power"; aloe has the ability to enhance the human body's self-healing power, and this fact has been proven.
8. Detoxifying effect
Because aloe is bitter and cold and clears heat, it has the effect of inhibiting excessive immune reactions and enhancing the phagocytic function of phagocytes, so it can clear metabolic waste from the body. Components such as aloetin and alomicin in aloe have the effect of promoting the liver to decompose harmful substances in the body, and can also eliminate toxins invading from outside the organism. For burn-like skin ulcers caused during cancer treatment by radiation or nuclear radiation, aloe treatment not only has the effects of detoxifying, reducing inflammation, and regenerating new cells, but can also increase white blood cells reduced by radiotherapy.
9. Anti-aging effect
The mucin in aloe (mucin, which is protein) has polysaccharides such as arboran A, Baloe mannanaloetin, and so on as its core components; mucinous substances are important components for preventing cell aging and treating chronic allergies. Mucin exists in human muscles and gastrointestinal mucosa and other places, making tissues elastic; if mucin is insufficient, muscles and mucosa will lose elasticity and become stiff and aged. If the cells that make up the human body lack sufficient mucin, the cells will gradually weaken and lose the ability to defend against pathogens and viruses.
10. Analgesic and sedative effect
When finger swelling and pain or toothache is unbearable, applying fresh aloe leaves to the affected area can eliminate the pain; for neuralgia, gout, muscle pain, and so on, internal use plus external use of aloe also has an analgesic effect. Aloe can also prevent and treat hangovers, motion sickness, seasickness, and so on.
11. Sun protection effect
Natural anthraquinone glycosides or anthracene derivatives in aloe can absorb ultraviolet rays and prevent the formation of red and brown spots on the skin.
12. Insect-preventing and preservative effect
Aloe juice has a very good disinfecting and preservative effect. In summer, applying aloe juice to the skin keeps mosquitoes from biting. Colombians often apply aloe juice to children's feet to prevent insect damage. Spraying aloe juice on doors, windows, and indoors keeps flies out; the Dai people use aloe juice to prevent flies from entering rooms.
13. Deodorizing effect
Aloe has the effect of preventing body odor of the feet, mouth, armpits, and so on. Long ago, people used aloe to eliminate body odor. When hunting, the people of Congo in Africa smeared aloe juice on their bodies to avoid animals smelling their body odor. The peculiar effects of aloe have attracted widespread attention in the scientific community, especially in the medical community; in particular, Western developed countries represented by the United States have invested a great deal of manpower, material resources, and financial resources in researching, developing, and applying aloe, thus forming an "aloe craze." Aloe has developed very rapidly, the exploitation results are remarkable, and the economic benefits are huge. Its research results are not only used in medicine, beauty, and food health care, but also applied in fields such as dyes, metallurgy, textiles, pesticides, and animal husbandry; from then on, aloe's value has increased a hundredfold.
Methods of consumption
Aloe not only has various medicinal effects, but its methods of use are also very many, mainly including internal use and external use.
1. Internal use
The simplest and fastest way to obtain medicinal effects is to eat fresh leaves directly raw. Fresh raw leaves can also be made into thin slices, sweet-and-sour pickles, juice, or stir-fried in oil before eating. Chewing raw aloe leaf pulp can produce relatively good conditioning and health-care effects. The appropriate amount for eating raw leaves each time is 15 g. For those who cannot adapt to chewing raw aloe leaves, the method of taking fresh leaf juice can be adopted. Adults take one spoonful each time, 2-3 times a day, and the dosage for children and the elderly can be appropriately reduced. Making tea or wine with dried leaves, making powder or granular medicine, and making juice are all effective methods of internal use.
2. External use
Aloe leaves are rich in viscous gel liquid. This liquid has the effects of preventing ulcers, promoting wound healing, stimulating cell growth, and stopping bleeding. For external use, apply fresh leaves directly, or use medicinal wine made from aloe for external use. External use methods are relatively safe, and attention should be paid to selecting highly mature aloe leaves, so that the therapeutic effect will be better. 2. Precautions: When using aloe to treat illness, first identify whether it is a medicinal aloe variety, and strictly avoid using Agave, Agave americana, or aloe varieties with only ornamental value to prevent and treat disease. Medicinal aloe varieties should be selected, and attention should be paid to their characteristics and usage and to treating the cause, so as to suit the medicine to the illness. Only by using aloe correctly can the best results be achieved. Strictly avoid overdosing or rushing for quick results. Correctly distinguish the differences in usage between Chinese medicinal aloe (dried blocks) and fresh aloe, especially for some inflammations, where fresh aloe juice is much more effective than Chinese medicinal aloe. Young patients with weak constitutions should not take excessive amounts of aloe; allergic individuals may experience red, swollen, and rough skin. Pregnant women and women during menstruation are strictly forbidden to take aloe. In ancient times, aloe was used as a gynecological medicine, used to treat symptoms such as amenorrhea. Because aloe can cause congestion of the pelvic organs in women and promote uterine movement, taking it during pregnancy or menstruation can easily cause abdominal pain and lead to severe bleeding. Patients with hemorrhoidal bleeding or nasal bleeding should also not use aloe.
3. Do a skin test before eating aloe
Do a skin test before eating aloe; only if there is no abnormal reaction can it be used. This is because some people's constitutions are allergic to aloe, such as experiencing redness and swelling, stinging, lumps, abdominal pain, and so on, and in severe cases there may also be a burning sensation in the abdomen. On first internal use, if symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea occur, some are temporary phenomena. If this situation occurs relatively frequently, the medicine should be stopped temporarily, the dosage reduced, or it should be taken after heating. If allergic people want to eat it, they can use a small amount externally or internally, and then slowly increase the amount after the body adapts.
Certification by the U.S. management committee: In 1975, aloe was certified by the U.S. FDA as a non-prescription drug for treating constipation.
In 1998, three kinds of aloe obtained certification. The FDA required manufacturers to submit additional safety data before June 21, 1999, and may restrict the sale of aloe as a non-prescription drug for treating constipation.
As early as the 14th century BC, the Egyptian queen Nefertiti used aloe for beauty, which gave her delicate, white skin and soft, smooth hair. Ancient China also had records of aloe as a beauty product, such as in Lingnan Miscellany: "...the leaf is a finger thick, and the edge has thorns, does not bloom or bear seeds, grows from the root, is more than a chi long, and when its leaf is broken, there is a fine substance inside; good people apply it to the palms to gloss the hair instead of oil..., effective, also called Luowei flower, like Shandan." After World War II, the United States and many countries carried out systematic development and research, expanding the scope of aloe's effects; in addition to medicinal use and gourmet food, it was widely used in beauty cosmetics. Japan, South Korea, and China's Taiwan Province also conducted research and utilization and developed new products. In China in the late 1980s, an aloe beauty craze once arose. In 1987, Shanghai Household Chemicals Factory produced the Maxam "Ailuoli" aloe series of beauty products, including nourishing cream, nourishing honey, sunscreen, facial cleanser, pressed powder, lipstick, facial mask, sun protection water, shampoo, and hair conditioner. It occupied a large market in China and was deeply welcomed by consumers. Aloe juice is a natural extract and contains many moisturizing agents and nutritional effects beneficial to the human body. Scientific research believes that aloe contains hydrated products of polysaccharides such as glucose, mannose, a small amount of uronic acid, and calcium and other components; it also contains a small amount of hydrated protease, biological hormones, hormones, protein, amino acids, vitamins, minerals, and other trace elements needed by the human body. Therefore, aloe possesses the following functions and has excellent beauty effects.
Classic supplementary formulas
1. Danggui Longhui Pill (Danxi Xinfa), treats dizziness, hypochondriac pain, palpitations, convulsions, delirious speech and mania, constipation, and red urine due to excess fire of the liver and gallbladder.
2. Aloe Xiaogan Drink (Waike Zongzong), treats infantile noma, with fever, rough breathing, rotting gums, foul odor, and in severe cases perforation of the cheeks and split lips.
3. Aloe Feier Pill (Yizong Jinjian, Youke Xinfa Yaozhi), treats infantile liver malnutrition, with cyanosis of the face, eyes, nails, and nails; the patient has eye discharge and tears, difficulty opening the eyes due to irritation, a large abdomen with visible blue veins, emaciation, dryness and thirst with irritability, and stool as green as moss.
4. Aloe Pill (Taiping Shenghui Fang), treats infantile malnutrition, with sallow complexion, hair like spikes, nasal itching and dry mouth, abdominal distention of deficiency type, exposed blue veins, and high fever in the limbs.
5. Aloe Pill (Puji Fang), treats internal injury and red and white vaginal discharge.
6. Aloe Pill (Waike Zongzong), treats lower sores that are ulcerated and painful, also treats women's genital sores with itching, and infantile liver accumulation with fever, sores in the mouth and tongue, and eroded gums.
7. Aloe Powder (Taiping Shenghui Fang), treats infantile nasal malnutrition with unceasing itching and pain.
8. Aloe Powder (Zhengzhi Zhunsheng), treats sores in the mouth and tongue.
9. Gengyi Pill (Xianxingzhai Yixue Guangbiji), treats dryness and heat in the intestines and stomach and constipation.
Edible value
Not all aloe can be used medicinally or eaten. Only more than 10 kinds can be used medicinally, and only a few can be eaten. Chinese aloe, Curaçao aloe, and Japanese wood-sword aloe are eaten relatively more often, but the amount eaten each time must be limited.
The only aloe internationally recognized for use in food processing is Curaçao aloe gel. This gel is made from Curaçao aloe leaves as raw material, processed through steps such as washing, peeling, blanching, and sterilization into a colorless, transparent to milky white gel, and can be used in various foods. However, caution is still needed when eating aloe products made from Curaçao aloe, because aloe contains anthraquinone compounds; although they can stimulate large intestine peristalsis and relieve constipation, if the intake is too large, it may cause relatively strong diarrhea. Therefore, not everyone can eat it.
Edible aloe
According to a large amount of current scientific research data, there are three kinds, namely the aloe varieties currently planted in large quantities around the world, that can be eaten: Chinese aloe, Curaçao aloe, and Japanese wood-sword aloe (Aloe arborescens), but the amount eaten each time must be limited. Chinese aloe is the safest; according to test results from the National Institutes for Food and Drug Control (acute toxicity test and long-term toxicity test), Chinese aloe has "no toxic side effects whatsoever." Because each person's constitution differs, under normal circumstances one person can eat about 30 g of fresh leaves a day without problems, and for people with a weak constitution, 10 to 20 g per day is relatively safe. Some people, in order to treat minor injuries and illnesses, want to eat a little more; it is generally considered that the maximum limit is controlled at having mild diarrhea within one day after eating (that is, if mild diarrhea is found, the amount eaten should be reduced). Because the mild diarrhea caused by eating aloe will not cause serious harm to people, reducing or stopping eating will quickly restore normal conditions without harm.
Curaçao aloe can also be eaten, but its leaf skin is thick and the skin contains relatively more aloin, so the method of eating it requires attention: eat the skin and the "flesh" (gel) separately. The leaves of Chinese aloe in Yuanjiang grow larger than American Curaçao aloe, and the skin and "flesh" can also be eaten separately.
Because Japanese wood-sword aloe contains more aloin, it tastes more bitter when eaten and is hard to swallow, but its odor is relatively good, and most people can easily accept its odor. People who do not like to "endure bitterness" can eat it dipped in honey or with added sugar, and the amount eaten should be somewhat less than that of Chinese aloe.
Eating combinations
When preparing dishes with multiple main and auxiliary ingredients, the main ingredient should be highlighted, with aloe leaf pulp added as an auxiliary ingredient. Japanese aloe experts recommend the daily intake of Japanese aloe; there is a great difference between individuals. The standard amount is generally 15 g of fresh leaves per day, while dried leaves or powder are 0.6 g, and the maximum upper limit, judging from the components, is 10 times the standard amount. The daily limit for patients with constipation is twice the standard amount, or even three or four times. The daily limit for patients with diarrhea is about one-half the standard amount. As long as there is no diarrhea, taking more will naturally produce a much more obvious effect, and continuous use also has no side effects. When eating aloe, its leaf pulp part should be selected; while removing the aloe skin, the aloe bitter principle is also removed. Blanch the leaf pulp part for a few minutes, that is, remove the medicinal fishy smell at the junction of the epidermis and leaf pulp, and then it can be used as food. The surface of the leaf pulp is slippery and contains much mucilage, in a gelatinous form, so fine knife skills can be used to cut the raw material into forms such as shreds, slices, strips, chunks, sections, and granules, which not only facilitates cooking and seasoning but also makes the dish more attractive in appearance.
When preparing dishes without a distinction between main and auxiliary ingredients, such as aloe health-care soup, the leaf pulp after processing to remove the bitter taste should generally be eaten in an amount of no more than 15 g per person per day.
Medicinal diets for health
Dish one: Aloe vegetable soup
Ingredients: 2 fresh aloe leaves, 1 bunch of spinach, 1 carrot, 2 cauliflower florets, 1 cabbage leaf, 2 dried shiitake mushrooms, 1 cup of chicken broth or meat broth. Method: First bring the chicken broth to a boil, add the above ingredients, and simmer over low heat for about 20 minutes. During the cooking process, if residue floats to the surface, carefully scoop it out. If the water evaporates, a little more water may be added. This is a very nutritious vegetable soup, most suitable for drinking when one has no appetite and after illness. Because the essence of the vegetables and aloe has already dissolved into the soup, even if the vegetables in the soup are not eaten, it is still very nutritious.
Dish two: Stir-fried shredded pork with aloe
Main ingredients: 350 g aloe, 50 g pork tenderloin. Auxiliary ingredients: appropriate amounts of refined salt, water starch, soybean paste, white sugar, shredded scallion, shredded ginger, minced garlic, soy sauce, peanut oil, and chicken essence. Method: 1. Wash and peel the aloe, and cut into shreds. 2. Cut the pork tenderloin into shreds, add water starch and soy sauce, and stir evenly. 3. Heat the wok and pour in oil, add scallion, ginger, garlic, shredded pork, soybean paste, and shredded aloe and stir-fry, add white sugar, refined salt, and chicken essence for seasoning, add a little water starch to thicken, and it is done. Effects: moves the bowels, promotes wound healing, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory. Aloe also has a beauty effect and can make the skin delicate and smooth.
Dish three: Liver-clearing aloe soup
Ingredients: 3 aloe leaves, half a kohlrabi, half a green bamboo shoot, half a red bell pepper, half a small cucumber, 2 corn shoots, 1 fresh shiitake mushroom, 1 small spoon of salt. Method: 1. Wash the aloe, peel off the small thorns and protrusions on the edges, and cut into sections; wash the kohlrabi and green bamboo shoot, peel and cut into pieces; remove the stem and seeds from the red bell pepper, wash the small cucumber and cut into pieces; wash the corn shoots and cut into sections; wash the fresh shiitake mushroom and slice. 2. Put the kohlrabi, green bamboo shoot, corn shoots, and fresh shiitake mushroom into a pot, add 6 cups of water and bring to a boil, then cook over low heat until done, then add the red bell pepper and cook briefly, and finally add the small cucumber, aloe, and salt and bring to a boil. Note: Do not cook the aloe too long, or the effect will be poorer. This soup can clear heat and reduce fire, remove oils from the body, regulate the stomach and intestines, eliminate deep pigment accumulation in the skin, and make the skin whiter and more tender. Eating this soup in summer is best for preventing and eliminating bodily and skin discomfort caused by liver fire and summer heat.
Aloe is a tropical desert plant and has medicinal and health-care effects. Eating aloe should be based on each person's constitution. Aloe is relatively suitable for people with an excess-heat constitution, and is not very suitable for people with a deficient-cold constitution as well as yang deficiency and qi deficiency, such as those with decreased sexual function, fear of cold, insufficient energy, insufficient physical strength, decreased memory, insufficient vitality, and so on.
Aloe beauty
1. Facial beauty: apply fresh leaf juice to the face in the morning and evening for 15-20 minutes, and with persistence, it will make facial skin smooth, white, tender, and soft, and it also has the effect of treating melasma, freckles, and age spots.
2. Homemade aloe toner: take the juice, add a little water, and it can be applied to the face for beauty. After washing the hair, applying it to the head can relieve itching, prevent white hair and hair loss, and keep the hair black and shiny; people with baldness can also grow new hair.
3. Homemade aloe skin-nourishing cream: prepare 250 g aloe leaves, 1 cucumber, 1 egg, flour, and granulated sugar.
1. Wash the aloe leaves and cucumber, crush them separately, and extract the juice with gauze;
2. Crack the egg into a bowl, then add 1 small spoon of aloe juice, 3 small spoons of cucumber juice, and 2 small spoons of granulated sugar, and stir and mix thoroughly;
3. Add about 5 small spoons of flour or oat flour and mix into a paste;
4. Beauty method: apply the skin cream evenly over the entire face, then close the eyes and mouth, keep the facial muscles still, and after about 40-50 minutes, wash the face with warm water. Persist 1-2 times a week.

Uses and functions of aloe: moisturizing effect
The amino acids and complex polysaccharide substances contained in aloe constitute a natural moisturizing factor (NMF). This natural moisturizing factor can replenish part of the water lost from the skin, restore the function of collagen, prevent facial wrinkles, and keep the skin smooth, supple, and elastic. Because aloe contains polysaccharides and multiple monosaccharides, plus the presence of trace amounts of magnesium lactate, aloe gel has natural moisturizing properties and delays the rate at which water is lost from cosmetic creams and shampoos. Experiments have proven that in oil-in-water emulsions, adding aloe gel can delay the evaporation rate of water. Aloe gel can enhance water penetration; it can penetrate the skin surface layer and allow water to enter the tissues directly. Aloe gel increases penetration into the skin due to hydrolysis, binding, and increasing the solubility of compounds, thereby enhancing penetration into the skin. Polysaccharides and mucilage serve as a binding seal layer to form a firm covering layer that can prevent evaporation of water from the skin surface layer. According to investigation, aloe gel can be applied in various products. It has been pointed out that aloe gel can obviously be applied in moistening products.
The gel is not only compatible with anionic systems but can also coexist compatibly with nonionic and cationic systems. Adding aloe gel to soap is a particularly meaningful idea. Its role is to make the soap cleansing without drying the skin. Because of the mild nature of the gel, the soap produced does not carry the risk of irritation. Aloe shaving cream is another application of polysaccharides in soap-type products. In recommended formula 4, the gel acts both as a lubricant and as a moisturizer. Because of aloe's viscosity, it can be used almost like silicones as a protective layer between the skin and the beard. In burn-relief sprays, the gel has been applied in many products; in addition to the so-called wound healing, it can also keep damaged skin moist, and moisture is a basic condition for wound healing.
A very simple product with proven good effects is a burn-relief spray composed of Lidocaine HCl and aloe gel. It is a basic product, and in people's minds it is a natural product rather than a pharmaceutical. These are only a few of the types of products in which aloe gel can be used. Aloe gel can be used alone or together with other raw materials in any system requiring mild moistening. Therefore, aloe gel is an ideal natural emollient and moisturizing factor in various cosmetics.
Sun protection effect
Sunlight includes infrared (>770 nm), visible (400-770 nm), and ultraviolet (facial mask
1. Take 1 fresh aloe leaf (about 100 g), wash it, and cut into small pieces.
2. Put the aloe pieces into a pot, add 500 ml of water and bring to a boil, then simmer over low heat for 15 minutes, filter out the aloe residue, take the filtrate, and add honey; it is done.
3. While drinking, apply fresh aloe slices to acne, once a day
Effects
Aloe has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and laxative effects, can detoxify and beautify, and has a relatively good therapeutic effect on acne. Abroad, many adolescent girls with acne have been encountered, and applying the cut surface of fresh aloe leaves to the affected area, used continuously for 1 week, mostly resulted in recovery. The juice on the cut surface of fresh leaves contains mucopolysaccharides, protein, and vitamin C; applied to the skin, it can penetrate under the skin and can maintain its effect for 26-36 hours.
Aloe can help tighten the skin and prevent wrinkles.
Note
However, a few individuals are allergic to aloe and should not use it. Patients with chronic diarrhea should also avoid it.
Aloe facial mask
[Mechanism] Aloe can not only care for the "face" but can also treat many skin problems.
[Material] Aloe
[Method] Take fresh aloe leaves, wash them, remove the thorny teeth on the edges, cut off the base and tip, grate them into fine shreds with a melon grater, then wrap the fine aloe shreds in double layers of bleached and sterilized fine gauze, twist and squeeze out the juice by hand, and collect it in a cup.
[Usage] In the evening after washing the face, apply aloe juice to the face, or apply it with a soft-bristled brush or absorbent cotton, then wash it off after 5 minutes; apply once every night, and it will become white and smooth.
[Frequency] Once a day
[Effects] Skin is white and smooth.
[More] If there are too many facial wrinkles, take one tablespoon of pure aloe juice, add one egg white with the yolk removed, mix well, apply to the face after washing it in the evening, and massage with the hands, trying to stretch out the wrinkles; over time, effects will be seen.
Other
Suitable for: most people can eat it. It is a healthy food for patients with ulcers, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and cancer; it is also an excellent choice for women and obese people.
Suitable amount: no more than 30 grams per day.
Friendly reminder: not all aloes can be eaten. There are more than 500 varieties of aloe, but only a dozen or so can be used as medicine, and only a few varieties can be eaten. Aloe has a bitter taste; before processing, the green skin should be removed and it should be boiled in water for 3 to 5 minutes to remove the bitterness. The aloe-emodin contained in aloe has a purgative and laxative effect and can cause diarrhea, so it should not be eaten in large amounts. People with weak constitutions and children should not eat it in excess, otherwise allergies are likely to occur. Women who are pregnant or menstruating must strictly not take it, because aloe can cause congestion of women's internal organs and promote uterine movement. Patients with bleeding hemorrhoids or nosebleeds should also not take aloe, otherwise the condition may worsen.
The effects of aloe gel
1. Apply aloe gel to areas with thin hair and massage slightly; the effect is better when combined with mineral crystals.
2. For eyebrow tattooing, eyeliner and lip liner, apply aloe gel to reduce swelling.
3. For otitis media, dip a cotton swab in aloe gel and use it; using it several times a day will lead to recovery.
4. For various eye diseases including cataracts, aloe gel can be applied directly.
5. For rhinitis, apply aloe gel directly.
6. For oral and dental problems, apply it wherever it hurts to relieve pain and reduce swelling.
7. Lipstick is easily absorbed and toxic ingredients can enter the body; regularly applying aloe gel to the lips can help detoxify.
8. Applying aloe gel to the face can provide sun protection, moisturizing, whitening, spot removal, acne removal, wrinkle removal and under-eye bag removal.
9. For burns, scalds, frostbite and mosquito bites, applying aloe gel leaves no scars and relieves itching.
10. After surgery, apply aloe gel immediately when the gauze is removed; the incision heals quickly and leaves no mark.
11. For hemorrhoids, athlete's foot and varicose veins, apply aloe gel and then cover with plastic wrap (for large areas, poke holes in the plastic wrap with a needle for ventilation).
12. When feverish, apply aloe gel to the temples, palms and soles.
13. For patients with gastric bleeding, hold aloe gel in the mouth until the doctor treats them.
14. For lumbar spine, cervical spine, rheumatism and rheumatoid problems, apply aloe gel and cover with plastic wrap (use as above).
15. Applying aloe gel to itchy skin can relieve itching.
How to use
1. After cleansing the face, it can be applied directly to the face or diluted with water at a 1:3 ratio and spread evenly on the face. Long-term use has a clear effect on fading melasma and freckles or eliminating acne.
2. It is widely used on injured and uncomfortable skin areas. Wash and dry the affected area, then apply aloe gel to stop bleeding, relieve pain and itching, prevent and fade scars. Apply three to four times a day until the wound heals.
3. For skin injuries caused by external factors such as knife wounds, cuts, scalds, sunburn and frostbite, it has a very good effect in sterilizing, fighting inflammation, relieving pain, stopping bleeding and promoting skin regeneration. It is especially notable for promoting wound healing. Treatment with aloe gel can noticeably shorten wound healing time and leave no scars. During treatment, wash the wound and apply three to four times a day.
4. For pustules, skin ulceration, paronychia, oral ulcers and toothache caused by cell and viral infections, just squeeze it directly onto the affected area.
5. For skin diseases caused by mosquito and insect bites, just apply it directly.
Health benefits
As a pure natural green plant that combines medicine, beauty care, health care, food and ornamental value, aloe's many medicinal values and therapeutic effects have attracted widespread attention in the medical field. Since the 1980s, aloe has been pursued continuously by consumers in developed countries such as Japan and the United States, and quickly set off an "aloe" craze around the world. Aloe contains large amounts of amino acids, vitamins, polysaccharides, anthraquinone compounds and various enzymes, minerals and so on. In particular, its minerals also contain strontium and germanium, and these nutrients all have supplementary effects on the human body. Because aloe has multiple therapeutic effects such as sterilizing and reducing inflammation, enhancing immune function, healing wounds, clearing heat and relieving constipation, preventing colitis, lowering blood lipids, blood sugar and blood pressure, improving the circulatory system and sleep quality, preventing and treating digestive system diseases and increasing appetite, aloe also has a household name in folk usage - "plant doctor."
Aloe and gastrointestinal diseases. The yellow juice of aloe has effects such as reducing inflammation, sterilizing, strengthening the stomach and relieving constipation, and has a notable therapeutic effect on acute gastritis. In addition, because aloe's rich mucilage can adhere to damaged ulcer surfaces, it can not only activate cell tissue regeneration but also enable new tissue to grow at the ulcer site and surrounding tissues. Therefore, aloe is also very helpful in treating gastric ulcers caused by stomach acid.
Aloe and constipation. Research confirms that the anthraquinone compound derivatives contained in aloe release aloe-emodin in the intestinal tract, which can effectively stimulate large intestine peristalsis, thereby effectively improving symptoms such as poor gastrointestinal function and constipation, and can also detoxify, reduce internal heat, tonify deficiency and nourish the complexion. Therefore, since ancient times aloe has been praised as the best laxative, and it can be said that aloe is a specific remedy for treating constipation.
Skin beautification and nourishment
Sunlight includes infrared (>770nm), visible (400-770nm) and ultraviolet (internal use method
① Aloe is a (toxic) traditional Chinese medicine of the heat-clearing and fire-purging type.
Note the difference between fresh aloe leaves, dried aloe leaves and dried aloe blocks. Fresh aloe leaves not only have all the functions of dried aloe blocks, but their medicinal nature is also milder than dried aloe blocks. In particular, the superoxide dismutase (SOD) and polysaccharides contained in fresh aloe can improve human physiological functions, promote human health and improve immunity, which dried aloe blocks cannot match. During the processing of dried aloe leaves, some active ingredients are also lost and destroyed, so their effects are also less comprehensive than fresh aloe leaves.
② Eating fresh aloe leaves requires attention to suitability for the person
People with weak constitutions or deficient cold of the spleen and stomach should take it cautiously. People who vomit after eating fresh aloe leaves, or who experience severe abdominal pain accompanied by diarrhea, should also be prohibited from eating it. Aloe is a potent heat-clearing and detoxifying purgative medicine. It is more suitable for strong constitutions (that is, excess syndrome type), while for weak constitutions (that is, deficiency syndrome type), the effect may be unsatisfactory or may even worsen the condition, for example in cases of yang deficiency, qi deficiency, as well as cold-natured conditions such as cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, liver disease, kidney disease, kidney-yang deficiency and lumbago, and in people with kidney deficiency. Only after understanding adaptability can it better play its role.
③ Taking fresh aloe leaves should be done in appropriate amounts
Adult women can take 1 piece of aloe leaf flesh 3 cm long and 4 cm wide per day. Strong men may appropriately increase this (generally by 10%-20%). Children and the elderly should reduce it as appropriate. Women who are pregnant or menstruating should avoid taking aloe; the anthraquinone substances contained in aloe can stimulate bleeding of the uterine mucosa and even cause miscarriage.
④ Never mistake agave for aloe
Agave and aloe plants are similar in form, but agave is toxic, so never eat it by mistake. Apart from a few aloe varieties such as Aloe arborescens and Shangnong Daye aloe, whose fresh leaves can be eaten, most varieties are only ornamental plants, and some aloe varieties are also toxic; eating them by mistake may cause poisoning or even endanger life safety.
External use of aloe
Generally, external use of fresh aloe leaves is simple and easy, but it can easily cause allergies or even leave scars.
Aloe varieties suitable for external use, such as Shangnong Daye aloe, Chinese aloe, Aloe arborescens and soap aloe, can all have their leaves taken for use, among which Shangnong Daye aloe is the most suitable.
But it is worth noting that fresh aloe leaf juice contains a certain amount of calcium oxalate and various plant proteins. Some patients have particularly sensitive skin, and after externally applying fresh aloe leaf juice, their skin feels itchy or red small rash spots appear. Generally it is not too serious and can fade within half a day. For those with skin allergies, the fresh aloe leaf juice can be diluted with cold boiled water before use, and those with severe allergies should immediately stop using it. If small rash spots or itching are found, rinse with warm water, and absolutely do not scratch with your fingers, so as to avoid breaking the skin and causing a new infection.
Beauty effects
As early as the 14th century BC, Egyptian queen Nefertiti used aloe for beauty care, which gave her delicate white skin and soft, smooth hair. In Chinese folk usage, aloe has long been used as a natural medicine for beauty, hair care and treating skin diseases. So far, no plant has been found that, like aloe, simultaneously has all-round beauty effects such as whitening, moisturizing, sun protection, spot removal, detoxification, calming, anti-inflammatory, sterilizing, hair care and nourishment, preventing hair breakage and promoting wound healing. Therefore, aloe is also praised as the "magical natural beautician."
Balancing blood pressure
Aloe contains large amounts of polysaccharides, which can remove cholesterol and soften hardened blood vessels. At the same time, aloe's laxative and diuretic effects can improve the human body's excretory function, which is an indispensable element in curing high blood pressure. In addition, it can also eliminate the harm to the human body caused by the side effects of other blood pressure-lowering drugs.
Aloe and diabetes. Since very early on, aloe has been used as a folk medicine for treating diabetes. Aloe poland A and B in aloe have the effect of lowering blood sugar, and at the same time their effect is characterized by lasting for a long time, with no side effects. In addition, aloe also has effects such as preventing constipation, enhancing gastrointestinal function, promoting blood circulation and metabolism, and eliminating excess fat, which are also very helpful in lowering blood sugar levels.
Reasonable and clever use
Aloe is a tropical desert plant with medicinal and health-care effects. Eating aloe should be based on each person's constitution. Aloe is more suitable for people with an excess-heat constitution, but less suitable for people with a deficient-cold constitution as well as yang deficiency and qi deficiency, such as those with decreased sexual function, fear of cold, insufficient energy, insufficient physical strength, decreased memory, insufficient vitality and so on.
1. Detoxification and anti-inflammation. Aloe contains phenols, aloin, aloe tincture, organic acids and other ingredients, and has a certain killing effect on some bacteria, fungi and viruses, and a certain therapeutic effect on some respiratory and digestive tract inflammations. For diseases such as upper respiratory tract infection, pneumonia, enteritis and dysentery, it must be used according to syndrome differentiation, and it must not be used blindly to avoid causing harm.
2. Strengthening the stomach and relieving constipation. Aloe can enhance gastrointestinal function and increase appetite. People with poor appetite and indigestion can eat aloe to improve gastrointestinal function and strengthen the constitution. Aloe can also purge and relieve constipation. Middle-aged and elderly people are prone to constipation, and constipation easily aggravates cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases and causes autointoxication. At this time, they can eat some aloe. Aloin can increase the secretion of digestive fluids and promote intestinal peristalsis; generally, a bowel movement occurs 8-12 hours after taking it.
3. Supporting the vital qi and eliminating pathogenic factors. Enhancing immunity. The mucopolysaccharides in aloe have a very good effect of supporting the vital qi and eliminating pathogenic factors, can improve the body's immunity and enhance human immune function. For tumors, high blood lipids, diabetes, hepatitis B, nephritis, lupus erythematosus and other diseases, eating an appropriate amount of aloe is of great benefit. Aloe also has anti-aging, anti-allergy, cardiotonic and diuretic effects, which are beneficial to the health of the elderly.
4. Beauty and skin care. The polysaccharides and various vitamins contained in aloe have good nourishing, moisturizing and whitening effects on human skin; the gelatinous substances contained in aloe can make skin and muscle cells contract, protect moisture, restore elasticity and eliminate wrinkles. Aloe has a good therapeutic effect on facial acne and pimples, whether taken internally or used externally.
There are particular ways to eat aloe
Nowadays eating aloe is popular. Not only do restaurants supply aloe dishes, but many women who love beauty also grow aloe on their own balconies so they can take and use it at any time. In this regard, nutritionists say: although aloe is good, eating it also requires attention to method and moderation.
Aloe contains various carbohydrates as well as ingredients such as amino acids, vitamins and minerals, and has relatively high nutritional value. After being eaten by humans, it can not only supplement trace elements but also play a role in clearing heat, reducing internal heat, detoxifying and beautifying the face. There are many ways to eat aloe, such as making aloe into salad, or cooking aloe together with meat, and aloe can also be used as an ingredient in soup. These methods are used more in restaurants, while if eating it at home, you can directly remove the thorns and skin from aloe, wash it clean with clear water, then scald it with boiling water and eat it, which is relatively simple. If you are interested, you can also juice the aloe and add granulated sugar and fruit juice to drink together. The prepared aloe juice can be stored in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 days.

Landscape uses of aloe
Aloe is quite popular among the public, mainly because it is easy to plant and is an ornamental plant with both flowers and leaves. Aloe can be grown in pots for ornamental display, and in southwest and south China it can be planted in the open ground for courtyard arrangement.
Aloe gel of aloe
This plant is quite popular among the public, mainly because it is easy to plant and is an ornamental plant with both flowers and leaves.
People in ancient times discovered a natural herb. When its leaves were cut open, it secreted a kind of mucilage that could quickly seal and coagulate the cut. People applied this mucilage to wounds from cuts, burns or sores and found that it had a magical curative effect: the wound quickly stopped bleeding and discharged pus, and afterward almost no scars were left. Over three thousand years of continuous application, research and clinical experiments, the medical value of the mucilage of this magical plant - aloe-gel - has been affirmed and recognized by medical scientists around the world.
Since the 1970s, the International Aloe Science Council has conducted extensive and in-depth research on aloe gel and has repeatedly confirmed that its functions of sterilizing, reducing inflammation, relieving pain, restoring tendons and promoting regeneration are extremely outstanding, unmatched by other herbs. In traditional Chinese medicine, aloe is called "xiangdan," and it is regarded by the medical field as a natural medicine with high medical value. People apply aloe mucilage to cuts, burns or sores and it has a very good curative effect, and they also found that aloe has a mild laxative nature and can remove stagnant blood or toxic pus from wounds.
Uses
Cuts, toothache, corns, wound ulceration, astringing the skin, abrasions, mouth sores, whitening the skin, itching, cracked skin, scalds, hemorrhoids, acne, mosquito and insect bites, moisturizing, burns, eczema, freckles, ulceration at the corners of the mouth, sterilizing and reducing inflammation, sprains, chilblains, sore throat, UV protection, gastrointestinal discomfort.

Aloe gel is commonly known as "all-purpose glue"
1. Aloe gel made from the best American Curaçao aloe as the raw material, using the most advanced "freeze stabilization method";
2. Aloe gel can activate cell vitality, delay skin aging, astringe, harmonize the skin, nourish the skin and protect the skin! It is a fine beauty product.
3. Ingredients such as calcium isocitrate in aloe can dilate capillaries, promote microcirculation and strengthen cell vitality.
4. The superoxide dismutase, peroxidase, vitamin C, vitamin E, carotene and other free radical scavengers contained in it can remove the free radicals that cause skin cell aging and delay skin cell aging.
5. The amino acids, vitamins, minerals, enzymes, organic acids and water in it are essential nutrients for the skin. Its innate astringent effect can make the skin firm and delicate, prevent skin sagging, effectively lock in moisture and inhibit melanin production.
6. If you have acne, after washing your face apply this gel to it, once in the morning and once at night, and there will be results after one week.
7. If your skin is dry, use this as a facial mask twice a week (after washing your face with warm water, apply a thicker layer on the face, wash it off after half an hour, then apply a thin layer). After two weeks, wrinkles are noticeably reduced and the skin becomes whiter! This is really a good product, really great!
8. Aloe gel also has a sterilizing function. If you feel vaginal itching, you can also wipe with aloe gel, and if used together with body wash it will soon stop itching!
9. Aloe gel is a kind of high-purity aloe gel. When necessary, it can be held in the mouth for toothache!
10. Aloe gel is helpful for spot removal. Just dilute aloe gel with water at a 1:3 ratio after washing your face and spread it evenly on the face, and massage more on the areas with spots to promote skin absorption and enhance microcirculation. 3 times a day. The two daytime applications should not be spread too thickly, while the application before bed can be thicker. *Note that spot removal requires at least 3 months to show effect!
11. It can be used as eye cream, and the price is not expensive!
12. It can treat stomach problems of many years!
The multiple effects of aloe gel
1. Gastrointestinal diseases: squeeze out about two inches of aloe gel and take it with cold water (avoid metal spoons, magnetized cups, etc.), and pain stops in 5-10 minutes.
2. Purulent skin diseases: for pustules, folliculitis, erosion, ulcerative skin diseases, oral ulcers and so on, it has a very strong sterilizing effect. If taken internally and applied externally at the same time, the effect is best.
3. Superficial fungal skin diseases (commonly known as ringworm): tinea corporis, tinea manuum, tinea pedis, tinea capitis, tinea unguium or onychomycosis and so on, and mucosal fungal infections (such as oral and vaginal Candida infections) respond quickly. Apply aloe gel to the affected area, and apply again after it penetrates. It can be applied 3-4 times a day, with no side effects, and both adults and children can use it with peace of mind.
4. Viral skin diseases: warts, herpes, heat rash and sexually transmitted diseases and so on. As long as aloe gel is applied to the rash area, it will take effect. Subcutaneous bleeding caused by collision can disappear after 2-3 days of application; applying it to the face every morning and evening can eliminate melasma and make the skin delicate.
5. Skin trauma and ultraviolet dermatitis (such as blisters, erosion, exudation and so on): skin diseases caused by high and low temperatures, such as scalds, frostbite and dry skin cracks that occur more in winter; skin diseases or allergic skin diseases, such as dermatitis, eczema and so on. Aloe has effects of reducing inflammation, sterilizing, relieving pain, absorbing heat and reducing swelling, softening the skin and relieving pain. Applying aloe gel has the effect of improving scars.
6. Rhinitis: for mild acute rhinitis, drop aloe gel into the nose until it flows straight to the mouth; using it multiple times can completely cure it. For severe cases, long-term use is needed for treatment to have a very good effect.
7. Eye diseases: it has remarkable effects on conjunctivitis, keratitis and cataracts. A 57-year-old woman in South Korea cured her cataract after four months. For pink eye, applying it to the outer eyelids cures it in 3-5 days.
8. Children's chickenpox, measles and severe itching: aloe gel can replace alcohol to relieve itching.
9. During teething in young children: wiping the gums with aloe gel can both relieve pain and promote the growth of new teeth.
10. Pubic ringworm: applying aloe gel can relieve itching.
11. During pregnancy and postpartum: applying aloe gel to the abdomen can relax abdominal muscles and relieve itching.
12. After surgery: applying aloe gel can reduce scars, relieve itching and avoid infection.
13. Used in cosmetic surgery: such as double eyelid surgery; applying it to the eyelids after surgery can make the incision heal quickly and leave no scars.
14. Eliminating body odor and foot odor: applying aloe gel every day quickly eliminates the odor.
How to use
Dermatitis, insect bites ------- sterilizing and reducing inflammation (after cleaning the skin, apply aloe gel directly or after diluting it with water to the infected area)
Accidental injuries (cuts, abrasions, scalds) ------- repairing injured cells (if there is no open wound, use firm hand pressure to massage until the skin becomes warm; if there is an open wound, first clean it and then apply aloe gel)
Acne, ulceration at the corners of the mouth ------ sterilizing and reducing inflammation, repairing cells and accelerating metabolism (after cleaning the skin, apply aloe gel directly to the acne area)
Surgical scars (the wound has not yet completely healed) ---- sterilizing and reducing inflammation, repairing cells and accelerating metabolism (after cleaning the wound, apply aloe gel directly)
Toothache ------ sterilizing and reducing inflammation, repairing cells, relieving pain and reducing swelling (apply to the painful area)
Stomachache, stomach pain ------- repairing cells and relieving pain (take with cold boiled water)
Sun protection ------- protecting cells against ultraviolet rays (when you go out, dilute aloe gel with water and apply it to areas easily exposed to the sun)
Radiation protection ------- before you go online, dilute aloe gel with water and apply it to the face
Beauty care -------- before you sleep at night, dilute aloe gel with water and apply it all over the face as a simple facial mask
Rhinitis, gynecological inflammation ------- dilute with purified water and then use medicated cotton to apply to the infected area
Whole-body beauty care ------ daily bathing - aloe body wash, containing aloe extract with sterilizing and anti-inflammatory, detoxifying and beautifying effects; sunflower oil with a light fragrance; and body lotion with moisturizing and skin-nourishing effects.
The most popular aloe gels on the market at present mainly include: Bioglo aloe gel, Lin Qingxuan aloe gel, Perfect aloe gel, Zhaogui aloe gel, Saiwei aloe gel, Xiushentang aloe gel, Aloemastercare South African all-purpose aloe gel!

Aloe's cultural background and origin of naming
In aloe, the Chinese character "lu" means "black," while "hui" means gathering. The juice dripping from the cut of an aloe leaf is yellow-brown, and upon oxidation in air it becomes black and coagulates into one mass, hence it is called "aloe." The explanation in Xinhua Dictionary is: "A perennial evergreen herbaceous plant (Aloe vera var. chinensis). Leaves large and thick, basal, clustered, narrowly lanceolate, flowers yellow or with red spots, mostly produced in tropical regions. Also called 'oil onion.' The leaf edges have sharp serrations, the flowers are like spikes, and the leaf juice can be used as medicine." The explanation in Guoyu Dictionary is "plant name. Liliaceae, genus Aloe. An evergreen plant, with fleshy and thick leaves, and sharp serrations on the leaf margins. Produced in the tropics. Juice is collected from the leaves and can be used as medicine.
Records in classics
1. Yaoxing Lun: kills pediatric malnutrition worms. Mainly used by blowing into the nose to kill cerebral malnutrition and remove nasal itching.
2. Haiyao Bencao: mainly treats various pediatric malnutrition fevers.
3. Kaibao Bencao: mainly treats heat wind and restlessness, heat in the chest and diaphragm, improves eyesight and calms the heart, pediatric epilepsy and convulsions, treats five types of malnutrition, kills three types of worms, and treats hemorrhoid disease and sores and atrophy. Relieves croton toxicity.
4. Bencao Tujing: treats damp itching, and those that have yellow juice when scratched; also treats NI teeth.
5. Depei Bencao: disperses scrofula, treats convulsions and epilepsy, promotes urination and removes swelling.
6. Bencao Zaixin: treats liver fire, calms liver wind, clears heart heat, relieves heart vexation, quenches thirst and promotes fluid production, improves hearing and eyesight, reduces gum swelling, and relieves fire toxicity.
7. Xiandai Shiyong Zhongyao: it is a potent purgative medicine and has the effect of strengthening the stomach and promoting menstruation.
8. Bencao Jingshu: Aloe, being cold, can remove heat; being bitter, it can drain heat and dry dampness; being bitter, it can kill worms. Being extremely bitter and extremely cold, it is therefore an essential medicine for removing heat and killing worms. It mainly treats heat wind and restlessness, heat between the chest and ribs, improves eyesight, calms the heart, treats pediatric epilepsy and cool wind, treats five types of malnutrition, and kills three types of worms. Heat generates wind, and heat can cause restlessness; when heat is removed, wind-heat restlessness and heat between the chest and diaphragm resolve on their own. Cooling the liver therefore improves eyesight. Removing vexation therefore calms the heart. Pediatric epilepsy and convulsions are transformed by heat; the five types of malnutrition are all patterns of internal heat and stagnation of the spleen and stomach; damp-heat hemorrhoid disease and sores and atrophy are also all produced when damp-heat lodges downward in the intestines and viscera, causing blood stagnation. Therefore it governs all of them. It can relieve croton toxicity, which is also the power of removing heat.
9. Bencao Huiyan: Aloe is a medicine that cools the liver and kills worms. For all diseases of the liver that involve heat, there is no doubt that it should be used. However, its taste is extremely bitter and its nature is extremely cold; among all bitter and cold medicines, none surpasses it. Its power mainly disperses rather than tonifies, so it can be used by those with strong internal heat, but is forbidden for those with internal deficiency, diarrhea and little food intake. [12]
10. Benjing Fengyuan: Aloe enters the Jueyin liver meridian and the Chong vessel. Its function is specialized in killing worms and clearing heat. For diseases of the Chong vessel, such as rebellious qi and internal urgency, irregular menstruation, and abdominal masses rushing upward, as well as pediatric malnutrition heat and accumulated stagnation, nothing but this can remove them. Made into powder with licorice, it is very effective for treating stubborn ringworm of the head and neck. However, being very bitter and very cold, and with a very foul odor, if a person with a weak stomach and little food intake takes it, they will vomit severely as soon as it enters the mouth, often causing loss of food intake and diarrhea, and many then become emaciated and weak.
11. *Yaoyao Fenji*: In recent times, aloe has been used as a laxative, relying on its ability to clear dryness and scour away heat.
12. *Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines*: It mainly treats dizziness, headache, tinnitus, irritability, and constipation caused by excess heat in the liver meridian.
Excerpt- *Chinese Materia Medica*
Wild Yuanjiang aloe has a relatively wide natural distribution in China, and it is a rather valuable resource for the history and changes of aloe in China and even the world, as well as for research on aloe's ecological environment.
The earliest record of aloe appears in the ancient Egyptian medical text *Ebers Papyrus*. Archaeological finds show that aloe was once placed between the knees of mummies in the pyramids. The New Testament records that before Jesus was buried, people mixed chervil with aloe and applied it to his body.

The flower language of aloe
The flower language of aloe: self-esteem mixed with self-abasement; another saying is that aloe represents the source of youth.
Flower divination
You always carry a very heavy burden, filled with emotional troubles, which damages your spirit and leaves you depressed and lifeless. In fact, you are a very strong person, brave enough to bear challenges and pressure; as long as you have firm willpower, you can certainly break through psychological barriers and regain your former brilliance.
In aloe, the character "lu" originally means black, while "hui" means gathering. The name comes from the fact that the juice of the aloe leaves is yellow-brown and oxidizes to black when exposed to air, hence the name aloe.
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