History of Aloe vera Plants
From the ages of medicinal use know Aloe vera plant origination!
When we talk about history of Aloe vera plant it starts with one of the earliest books on the subject of natural medicine (rig Veda). The compilation time of the book was around B.C.E 4500 and B.C.E 1600. The book was having hundreds of medicinal plant and their medicinal uses. Discussing all the advantages and disadvantages of the medicinal plant of that era. But the book doesn’t mentioned Aloe vera plants uses specifically.
It is widely spread that Aloe vera plants uses were mentioned in Sumerian clay tablet book written around B.C.E. 2200, which was considered the first document to deal with Aloe vera plants and its medicinal uses. At last full detail about Aloe vera plants medicinal used was found in Papyrus ebers, Egyptian document written in B.C.E. 1550. There were around 12 formulas given in this book to mix the Aloe vera gel with other agents to solve disorders of skin and internal disorders also. Gradually getting noticed due to medicinal use and various advantages, Particularly in India the use of Aloe vera plants were widely spread around 375 B.C. They were aware of its medicinal use and how to use the gel.
Origin and growing of Aloe vera plants:
According to the botanist Aloe vera plants originated in warm conditions and were mostly flourished in tropical and sub tropical regions. Africa is one of the largest homes of Aloe vera plants. But adaptability is the best policy and selfish human nature carried the plant for their use to various parts of the world. And due to its great adaptable nature and a good care Aloe vera plant flourished in any region but provided that it was mandatory to create some what warm environment. And for that greenhouses were great support in growing Aloe vera plants anywhere.
Present scenario and promotion of Aloe vera plants uses:
In medical community at present Aloe vera has not much official standings and is not promoted widely for its medicinal uses world wide. But in spite of that U.S knows the importance of Aloe vera plants and is largely cultivating Aloe vera. Aloe vera gel is widely used in U.S for skin treatments such as burns or bruises. Additionally Aloe vera plants are used in many cosmetic materials and are also consumed at healthful drink. But at present scenario the uses of Aloe versa is not widely known and spread out. At current situation it is know that FDA has approved the use of Aloe vera plants for the research of cancer treatment and AIDS. More and more research is going on to get the most out from the powerful healing agent.
