ALOE BARBADENSIS

ALOE BARBADENSIS, FAM LILIACEAE, SÁBILA AMARGA

English

CHARACTERISTICS

It is a green, fleshy plant that grows up to 60 cm high and with a stem that divides from its base into multiple leaves which have thorns on their edges. It has a reddish spike-shaped flower. A plant highly valued for its medicinal properties. Very similar to Aloe Vera.

USAGE

Traditionally it is used to treat different internal health conditions.

MEDICINAL USAGE

The part of the plant that is used is its pulp, which has a bitter taste and is used internally to treat all types of gastric disorders and to cleanse and strengthen the liver, pancreas and bile ducts.

It can be used externally, however, since it is a bitter plant, it is not recommended since it causes itching and stinging of the skin.

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CARACTERÍSTICAS

Es una planta verde, carnosa, que crece hasta 60 cms de alto y con un tallo que se divide desde su base en múltiples hojas las cuales presentan espinas en sus bordes. Tiene una flor rojiza en forma de espiga. Una planta muy valorada por sus propiedades medicinales. Muy similar a la Aloe Vera.

USOS

Tradicionalmente se utiliza para tratar diferentes condiciones de salud.

USOS MEDICINALES

La parte de la planta que se aprovecha es su pulpa la cual es de un sabor amargo y se utiliza internamente para tratar todo tipo de trastornos gástricos y para limpiar y fortalecer el hígado, el páncreas y las vias biliares.

Externamente se puede utilizar sin embargo por tratarse de una planta amarga no se recomienda dado que produce picor y escozor en la piel.

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