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Chinese Aloe, Indian Aloe, True Aloe, Barbados Aloe, Burn Aloe,
First Aid Plant Aloe
vera (L.) We had two varieties at our former home in Montserrat, one that loves the heat and lives happily in very dry and sunny areas. The other, more sensitive plant probably from a more northern climate, lived where it received lots of rain and not so much sun. Benefits: 1. We used the leaves from both varieties of aloe as a soothing treatment for burns, but also as a terrific natural skin lotion. It does wonders for any type of skin problem, wrinkles included! Slice a leaf lengthwise, clean off the sharp edges and apply directly to the skin. 2. Though long known for its skin soothing qualities, aloe can also be used as an internal curative, providing relief from constipation and neutralizing an irritated bladder. Peel the leaves completely, eating only the inner pulp. Aloe pulp is extremely bitter and unappealing so plan to mix it in a blender with other fresh fruit once you have peeled it and removed enough of the skin to get rid of the yellow slimy liquid. 3. Mixing pulp from the peeled leaves with water and salt makes a drink that is said to prevent and treat cancer. 4. At the very least it will have a beneficial effect on an upset stomach. If you have a bleeding ulcer, try this. Take two tablespoons of the pulp one hour after each meal and another dose at bedtime. You should see results in five to ten days. 5. Aloe leaves peeled and heated on a flat surfaced pan on the stove top can be applied to any muscle wound as a poultice. Salt the heated aloe, lay it on the affected area and wrap it. The salt will cause the aloe’s juice to penetrate the skin and bring its healing qualities to the wound. (A cure from Lester in Montserrat.) From: Arabian Peninsular Photographed: In our front border garden and in our shady terrace garden at our former home in Montserrat. Planting and Care: In the Caribbean these wonderful healing plants bloom in mid to late spring. In my experience aloe will grow in any type of soil with only exposure to mid-day sun and levels of moisture making a difference in how it grows. Softer aloes like the one photographed in the middle below prefer to be free of mid-day and afternoon sun and they like bit of rainfall or watering. The other variety does well in the punishing Caribbean sun and requires very little moisture. Text & Photographs ©Krika.com 2009 and ©GreenGardeningCookingCuring.com 2019 |
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Aloe, Cape Aloe, Red Aloe Aloe ferox Miller Benefits: Its medicinal benefits are said to include laxative qualities, its reduction of the distress of arthritis and its use in healing wounds. From: S. Africa Photographed: In the Palermo Botanical Garden in Sicily, Italy, and in the Botanic Garden in Wellington, New Zealand. Planting and Care: This is one of the large aloes, growing to be from 8 to 10 feet tall. Text and Photographs ©GreenGardeningCookingCuring.com 2013/2019 |
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Aloe, Barbados Aloe Aloe elegans syn. Aloe
aethiopicaBenefits: Aloes are believed to have antioxidant and antibacterial benefits. From: Ethiopia and Eritrea Photographed: In the Palermo Botanical Garden in Sicily, Italy. Planting and Care: This aloe will grow to be about 2 feet tall. Planted in full sun, it is a perfect plant for a xeriscape garden as it is very drought tolerant. Text and Photograph ©GreenGardeningCookingCuring.com 2012/2019 |
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 Mossel
Bay Hybrid Aloe Aloe Grigioazzurra, Aloe x principis,
Aloe x salm-dyckiana Aloe Caesia Salm-Dyck syn.
Aloe x salm-dyckiana, Aloe x fulgens, Aloe x principis, Pachidendron
x principisBenefits: This aloe is a hummingbird attractant. From: South Africa Photographed: In the Palermo Botanical Garden in Sicily, Italy. Planting and Care: This large aloe, growing to 8 feet in height is drought tolerant and prefers to live in full sun with care taken in the amount of water it recieves. Text and Photograph ©GreenGardeningCookingCuring.com 2012/2019 |
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Aloe Aloe plicatils Mill. The fan aloe is one of my favorites for its very stylish appearance. With plants of this sort great care has to be taken not to damage any leaves or to give it a period of little care. The damage will be evident for months, if not years. Benefits: From: Planting and Care: This is another of the aloes that likes to be planted in full sun. In a warm climate it would make an interesting and distinctive hedge as it grows quite tall. Text and Photograph ©GreenGardeningCookingCuring.com 2012 |
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Aloe Aloe marlothiiThis very appealing aloe will grow to be about 10 feet tall. Benefits: From: Southern Africa Photographed: In the Carlos Thays Botanical Garden in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Planting and Care: Like most members of this plant family, this one is not frost hardy. It prefers to grow in full sun and likes water only during its summer growing season. Text & Photograph ©GreenGardeningCookingCuring.com 2011 |
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Hot Poker Aloe Aloe aculeata This is a very attractive medium sized aloe that will provide you with all of the dry climate benefits an aloe can provide. Benefits: From: Southern Africa Photographed: Below on the left in the Palermo Botanical Garden in Sicily, Italy, and on the right in the Royal Botanical Garden in Sydney, Australia, 2013. Planting and Care: This aloe grows well in dry rocky areas. Text & Photograph ©GreenGardeningCookingCuring.com 2013 |
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Aloe GET LATIN NAME AND MORE INFO Benefits: From: Photographed: In the Botanic Garden in Wellington, New Zealand, 2013 Planting and Care: Text and Photograph ©GreenGardeningCookingCuring.com 2013 |
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Soap
Aloe, African Aloe, Shrimp Pink Aloe Aloe saponaria This was one of my mystery plants, but no longer thanks to Peter at http:www/cactusjungle.com |
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