Importance of Aloe Vera in the Economy?

Question

Are there any countries that depend on the production of aloe vera? what is the signifigance of aloe vera on a global scale?

Answer 1

It helps smooth over economic discord and heals tears in the human fabric.

Answer 2

I don't have an answer, but in looking around the web I found this link to the International Aloe Science Council.  Maybe you should attend the conference in September.

Answer 3

Aloe vera is relatively easy to care for in cultivation in frost-free climates. The species requires well-drained sandy potting soil in moderate light such as the sun. It may not be consumed naturally. If planted in a pot or other containers ensure sufficient drainage with drainage holes. The use of a good quality commercial potting mix to which extra perlite, granite grit, or coarse sand are added is recommended. Alternatively, pre-packaged 'cacti and succulent mixes' may also be used. Potted plants should be allowed to completely dry prior to re-watering. During winter, A. vera may become dormant, during which little moisture is required. In areas that receive frost or snow the species is best kept indoors or in heated glasshouses[

Aloe vera has a long history of cultivation throughout the drier tropical and subtropical regions of the world, both as an ornamental plant and for herbal medicine. For its herbal and medicinal uses, many of which are shared with related species

Food preservative

Researchers at the University of Miguel Hernández in Alicante, Spain, have developed a gel based on Aloe vera that prolongs the conservation of fresh produce, such as fresh fruit and legumes. This gel is tasteless, colorless and odorless. This natural product is a safe and environmentally friendly alternative to synthetic preservatives such as sulfur dioxide. The study showed that grapes at 1°C coated with this gel could be preserved for 35 days against 7 days for untreated grapes. According to the researchers, this gel operates through a combination of mechanics forming a protective layer against the oxygen and moisture of the air and inhibiting, through its various antibiotic and antifungal compounds, the action of micro-organisms that cause foodborne illnesses.

Aloe vera has been used to treat various skin conditions such as cuts, burns and eczema. It is alleged that sap from Aloe vera eases pain and reduces inflammation. Evidence on the effects of Aloe vera sap on wound healing, however, is contradictory (Vogler and Ernst, 1999[citation needed]). A study performed in the 1990s showed that the healing time of a moderate to severe burn was reduced when the wound was treated on a regular basis with Aloe vera gel, compared to the healing of the wound covered in a gauze bandage (Farrar, 2005In contrast, another study suggested wounds to which Aloe vera gel was applied were significantly slower to heal (Schmidt and Greenspoon, 1991

Aloe vera's beneficial properties may be attributed to mucopolysaccharides present in the inner gel of the leaf, especially acemannan (acetylated mannans). An injectable form of acemannan manufactured and marketed by Carrington Laboratories as Acemannan Immunostimulant has been approved in the USA for treatment of fibrosarcoma (a type of cancer) in dogs and cats after clinical trials. It has not been approved for use by humans, and, although it is not a drug, its sale is controlled and it can only be obtained through a

Cosmetic companies add sap or other derivatives from Aloe vera to products such as makeup, tissues, moisturizers, soaps, sunscreens, shampoos and lotions, though the effectiveness of Aloe vera in these products remains unknown. Aloe vera gel is also alleged to be useful for dry skin conditions, especially eczema around the eyes and sensitive facial skin[citation needed   most  suppliers, however, degrade the polysaccharides during processing

An article published in the British Journal of General Practice suggests that Aloe vera is effective at treating athlete's foot[

Whether or not it promotes wound healing is unknown, and even though there are some promising results, clinical effectiveness of oral or topical Aloe vera remains unclear at present.

Aloe vera juice may help some people with ulcerative colitis, an inflammatory bowel disease. Side effects can occur and consulting a doctor before ingesting any form of aloe vera, including aloe vera juice, is highly recommended.

The lower leaf of the plant is used for medicinal purpose. If the lower leaf is sliced open, the gel obtained can be applied on the affected area of the skin. Leaves and seeds are the two edible parts of Aloe Vera]. Aloe vera latex—the yellow substance that comes from the inner side of the skin—can be highly irritating both externally and internally. Some people who have reported adverse effects from Aloe vera may be ingesting or applying this latex. Carefully removing all skin and any yellow substance before using Aloe may avoid such adverse effects. Gel used should be completely clear, odorless and tasteless.

In Japan, Aloe Vera is commonly used as an ingredient in commercially available yogurt. There are also many companies in East Asia which produce Aloe Vera beverages

In some of the parts of early India (British India), now Pakistan, the plant has been used for centuries as a carminative and digestive aid. The dried gel is mixed with seeds of various herbs and consumed after a meal

Pashtuns in the Hazara region of the North West Frontier Province have been using Aloe Vera for centuries to improve physical endurance, probably due to the high nutrient content of the gel

People in Rajasthan, India prepare Aloe Vera as a vegetable with fenugreek seeds

People in Tamil Nadu another state of India prepare a curry using Aloe Vera which is taken along with Indian bread or rice

Some popular beverages, such as SoBe's Strawberry Daiquirí, contain Aloe Vera. In Mexico smoothies made out of Aloe Vera are fairly common

In South Korea Aloe Vera is an ingredient in a popular soft drink, manufactured by the Hosan Corporation, called Aloe Drink Aloe Vera Drinks..

The outer leaf also contains alpha/beta quinones. Often called a glycoside and laxative this molecule has received much attention in recent years. Reported through separate, independent laboratory studies quinones are shown to increase cell membrane permiability in leukemia cell lines as well as other cancer cell lines,

Answer 4

Everyone is familiar with Aloe Vera.  For decades the juice form of Aloe Vera has been thought of as the only way to extract the healing essence of this dynamic botanical.  However, this is far from the truth.  Dehydrated Aloe Vera powder, above any other form, offers a greater concentration of broad spectrum nutrients, rich in the healing constituents that have made Aloe famous for centuries.  For this reason, an understanding of the many different forms of Aloe Vera manufacturing practices is necessary; in order to see what sets dehydrated Aloe Vera powder apart from the rest.