Phytochemical constituents and medicinal uses of Aloe vera

Abstract

Aloe vera or Aloe barbadensis miller is a well-known perennial xerophyte which belongs to Liliaceae family. In Arabic, "Aloe" refers to "shining bitter substances," while in Latin, "Vera" means "true." Moreover, this plant is commonly known by other names such as Kumari, Burns Plant, Lily of the Desert, and Elephant's Gall.