Aloe vera is a drug of wonder

Aloe barbadensis

Aloe vera is a drug of wonder that is obtained from Aloe barbadensis. A succulent plant spreading by off set..
In PAKISTAN it is called QUARGANDAL.

It contain Anthraquinone glycosides mainly a loin,barbaloin,emodin and to some extent socaloin.

The juice leaves and gels are extracted and used for variety of skin conditions and Aloe Vera has long been used for the nourishment and beauty of skin,due to its soothing effects on skin.Now a days it has also been used for its anti inflammatory and pain relieving properties.
                                                                                       It is use in most cosmetics as moisturizer.

PHARMACEUTICALY

Aloe vera

Its extract is used for dilution of semen in artificial fertilization of sheep, and food preservative and water conservation in small farms.
The extracts from ALOE are used as experimental agents as immunostimulant in animal studies.
It is laxative and used for gastric problems.
Also used in gingivitis.