Plant Id : 381

Plant Name : Indian Aloe

Scientific Name : Aloe Vera

Family Name : Asphodelaceae

Location : Botanical Garden

Properties : Aloe has been marketed as a remedy for coughs, wounds, ulcers, gastritis, Diabetes, Cancer, headaches, arthritis, immune-system deficiencies, and many other conditions when taken internally. However, the general internal use is as a laxative. The lower leaf of the plant is used for medicinal purpose. Topical application of the aloe vera gel is said to reduce fine lines and hydrate the skin. It is also believed to have anti-ageing properties