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Aloe ferox is known by several names - most commonly as the bitter aloe, but also as the Cape aloe, [4] [2] red aloe [5] and tap aloe. Aloe ferox plants are propagated mainly from seed and head cuttings, with plants sowed with approximately one meter separations. From seed, it takes about 4 to 5 years for the plants to reach the first harvest.
Aloe vera and Aloe ferox are used in traditional medicine and cosmetics for their moisturizing and emollient effects. [15] [14] Industries based on these two species were reported to be worth "millions of dollars per year" in South Africa alone. [14] Injured leaves of many species of Aloe exude a gel that contains aloin (also known
Aloe vera may be prepared as a lotion, gel, soap or cosmetics product for use on skin as a topical medication. [5] For people with allergies to Aloe vera, skin reactions may include contact dermatitis with mild redness and itching, difficulty with breathing, or swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat. [5] [11] [15]
This is a list of the species of the genus Aloe. As of November 2023 [update] , Plants of the World Online accepted about 590 species and hybrids. [ 1 ] ( Distributions below were taken from the World Checklist of Selected Plant Families .
Aloe vera is used both internally and externally on humans as folk or alternative medicine. [17] The Aloe species is known for its medicinal and cosmetic properties. [18] Around 75% of Aloe species are used locally for medicinal uses. [18] The plants can also be made into types of special soaps or used in other skin care products (see natural ...
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As this aloe species can sometimes look very similar to related species (e.g. Aloe excelsa, Aloe lineata or Aloe ferox), this feature is useful for identification. The thin, narrow leaves are more messy or disorderly than the neat symmetrical rosettes of other arborescent Aloe species. The leaves are also more recurved.