Krishna Institute

Of Pharmacy

Medicinal Plant

Aloe barbadensis miller

English: Aloe vera
ગુજરાતી: અલોવેરા

A succulent plant prized worldwide for its soothing gel, widely used in skincare, digestive health, and wound healing.

Botanical Information

Scientific Name: Aloe barbadensis miller

Common Name: Aloe vera

Local Name: અલોવેરા

Family: Asphodelaceae

Traditional Uses

  • Skin care
  • Digestive aid
  • Burn treatment

Properties

  • Healing gel
  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Hydrating

Academic Importance

Understanding this plant's role in pharmaceutical education and research

Educational Value

  • Pharmacognosy reference
  • Herbal morphology
  • Lab demonstration

Research Applications

  • Wound healing studies
  • Cosmetic formulation
  • Bioactive compound analysis