Description
Red Aloe Vera is one of 400 species of aloe. It is the king of aloe kingdom. It is at least 22 times more powerful than common Aloevera in chemical content. Red Aloevera has amino acids double to that of common Aloevera and has polysaccharides 3 times than common Aloe Vera. Red aloe has a color that varies from green to a deep, red wine hue, depending on sun and water. and, over time, will form beautiful red-purple mounds with orange flowers. It is easily propagated from cuttings.
Characteristics:
Red Aloe has fleshy and curved leaves, draped in the shades ranging from deep green to copper-red depending upon the sun exposure. Aloe vera is a
stemless or very short-stemmed plant growing to 60–100 centimetres (24–39 inches) tall, spreading by offsets. The leaves are thick and fleshy, red colour , with some varieties showing white flecks on their upper and lower stem surfaces. It is extensively cultivated nowadays due to its medicinal, healing and herbaceous properties. Many cosmetics, as well as pharmaceuticals industries, are showing great interest in this aloe vara .
chemical constituent :
Red Aloe Vera leaf contains substances such as amino acids, minerals, vitamins, polysaccharides, glycoproteins, anthraquinones, enzymes, lignin, chlorophyll, saponins, sterols and other plant chemicals with numerous medical activities. Red Aloe Vera contains a total of
34 amino acids, including 7 of the 8 essential ones.
Minerals :
Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorous, (phosphate), Sodium, Chloride, Potassium, Sulphur. Trace minerals include Arsenic, Boron, Chromium, Cobalt, Copper, Iron, Manganese, Nickel, Selenium, Strontium, Tin, Vanadium and Zinc.
Medicinal Uses
Red Aloe Vera is a cleansing agent for various complaints: Headache, indigestion, heartburn, diabetes, cancer, urinary tract infections, jaundice, tonsillitis, throat infections, mouth ulcers, depression, stomach ulcers, high blood pressure, fistulas, infertility, bronchial asthma, insect repellent, constipation, intestinal parasites, under active thyroid gland, liver function,
dandruff, hair loss, sunburn, x-ray, radiation burns and ulcers, blisters, eye infections, sun spots, skin cancer, itching, insect bites, allergies, skin irritations, dermatitis, chicken pox, chronic ulcers, lack of energy, colitis, spastic colon, hey fever, acne, prostatitis, vaginitis, fistula, cyst, Gingivitis, Bunion, Corn, Wrats, Scars, Eczema, Amenorrhea, Emphysema, Veterinary, Psoriasis, Artritis, Rheumatism, Tennis Elbow, Osteoporosis, Nappy, Blisters, Abscess, Piles, Stretch marks, Singles, Athlete's foot, Hives, Bedsores, Muscle Spasm, Lesion, Cramp, Isomnia etc.it is mainly used in
cancer and tumor