There's a Secret to Aloe Vera

ISBN-13: 9786204745022 / Angielski / Miękka / 52 str.

Alim Nisa; Sunaina Mir

Opis

Aloe vera is a species of plant belonging to the genus Aloe, where "aloe" is the ancient Arabic name for the plant while vera means true or genuine.The botanical name of Aloe vera is Aloe barbadensis miller. It belongs to Asphodelaceae (Liliaceae) family, and is a shrubby or arborescent, perennial, xerophytic, succulent, pea- green color plant. It grows mainly in the dry regions of Africa, Asia, Europe and America. The plant has triangular, fleshy leaves with serrated edges, yellow tubular flowers and fruits that contain numerous seeds. Each leaf is composed of three layers: 1) an inner clear gel that contains 99% water and rest is made of glucomannans, amino acids, lipids, sterols and vitamins. 2) The middle layer of latex which is the bitter yellow sap and contains anthraquinones and glycosides. 3) The outer thick layer of 15-20 cells called as rind which has protective function and synthesizes carbohydrates and protein.

O autorze

Nisa, AlimWorking in the Food and Biotechnology Research, PCSIR Pakistan Council of Scientific and Industrial Research center as a Principal Scientific officer with following job responsibilities, conducting research projects for existing and new product development and carrying out advisory services to local food industries regarding food quality & safety.