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Aloe vera, the Asphodelaceae family, the genus Aloe, which has more than 350 plant species. The plants of this genus have been used since ancient times in traditional medicine in many countries and its use can be documented as early as the earliest civilizations. Today, the species most known is the Aloe vera L. (Aloe barbadensis Miller), originally from Barbados and cultivated in warm climate countries. Also of interest is the Aloe ferox Miller, called Cape Aloe, grown in Africa.

From these two species produce two different products: aloe or aloes, which is extracted through incisions in the epidermis of fresh leaves and is rich in hidroxiantracénicos from laxative effects, and aloe gel, sticky substance that is obtained from the parenchyma or pulp of the leaves of Aloe barbadensis, whose main constituents are polysaccharides and is used in hygiene, cosmetics and in treating various skin problems.

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