Abstract

FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF HERBAL LOTION OF ALOEVERA

Shubham Shaligram Bundhe*

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Abstract

Aloe is also common in both traditional Chinese and ayurvedic medicine. The aloevera is derivied from Arabic word “Alloeh” meaning “shining bitter substance” while “vera” in latine means “true”. The plant aloevera has a history dating back to biblical time. There are over 250 species of aloe grown around the world. Only two species are grown commercially. Aloe barbadensis miller and aloe arborescens. This plant has been known by number of names such as “the wand of heaven”. “heaven blessing” “the scilent healer” aloe was previously considered in family liliaceae but now it has been placed in its own family Aloeace. aloevera has a beneficial effects on human health and cure many disease. Active ingredient of plant- leaves has three layers the outermost layers consist of 15-20 cells thick protective layer synthesizing carbohydrate and protein. the active component of aloe include anthraquinone, chromones, polysaccarid and enzymes. Al, B, Ba, Ca, Fe, Mg, Na, P, Si, etc has also been reported to be present in aloe vera plant has triangular, fleshy leaves with serrated edges, yellow tubular flowers andfruits[11,12] Contain numerous seed. aloevera is a natural product that is now a day frequently used in The field of cosmetology. Though there are various indication for its use controlled trials Are needed to determine its real efficacy.

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