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What kind of aloe vera is edible

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What kind of aloe vera is edible

Edible and beauty-enhancing varieties of aloe vera include Curacao aloe, Cape aloe, Chinese aloe, wood sword aloe, soap aloe, Cape aloe, Shangnong large-leaf aloe, and others. Among them, Curacao aloe is native to Africa and is also cultivated in our country. Its leaf juice concentrate is known as "old aloe" in traditional Chinese medicine, and is called "Liver-colored aloe" in Japan.

There are at least 300 species of aloe vera, with about 250 in Africa, about 40 in Madagascar, and the remaining 10 distributed in the Arabian Peninsula and other places.

The nature and shape of various aloe vera species vary greatly; some are like huge trees, reaching about 20 meters in height, while others are less than 10 centimeters tall.

Moreover, the leaves and flowers of different aloe vera species also come in many shapes, each with unique characteristics in cultivation, making them diverse and loved by people.

Edible and beauty-enhancing aloe vera varieties and pictures

Although there are many types of aloe vera, only a dozen are considered medicinal, and only five or six are edible, with the rest being ornamental plants. Let's get to know them in detail.

NO1, Curacao Aloe

Curacao aloe is native to the northern region of Africa and is widely cultivated in the southern United States and the West Indies of South America, as well as in our country. The leaf juice concentrate of this variety is known as "old aloe" in traditional Chinese medicine, and "Liver-colored aloe" in Japan.

Curacao aloe is both edible and used in cosmetics. Many people use its fresh leaf juice to apply to their faces for beauty, acne removal, and treating burns.

NO2, Cape Aloe

Cape aloe is distributed in the southern region of Africa, mainly produced in the Cape State of the Republic of South Africa, with its leaf juice concentrate, known as "new aloe" or "transparent aloe" in traditional Chinese medicine. It is generally considered that "new aloe" is of lower quality than "old aloe" for medicinal purposes.

NO3, Chinese Aloe

Chinese aloe, also known as spotted aloe, is cultivated in Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Yunnan, Sichuan, and other places, with wild growth in the Yuanjiang area of Yunnan, Hainan Island, and the Leizhou Peninsula. In folk medicine, Chinese aloe is widely used as a herbal and beauty remedy, with its leaves, flowers, and roots all being edible or medicinal.

NO4, Wood Sword Aloe

Wood sword aloe, also known as wood aloe, is native to South Africa and is widely cultivated in Japan as a folk remedy. In recent years, it has also been widely planted in the three provinces of Northeast China and the North China region.

Wood aloe leaves are thin and have little gel, so it is not commonly used for beauty by enthusiasts. However, it has good medicinal value, and its leaves can be wiped on insect bites for a good effect.

NO5, Soap Aloe

Soap aloe leaves are much larger than wood aloe, with many spots and white stripes, clear veins, and strong ornamental value.

It is called soap aloe because its leaf juice resembles soapy water, very slippery and has a good feel.

Therefore, soap aloe is often used for beauty and skincare, as its fresh juice can be applied to the face. However, soap aloe has general medicinal value and is mainly used for ornamental and beauty purposes.

NO6, Cape Aloe

Cape aloe is a larger variety that can grow to five or six meters tall. It has thick stems that easily become woody and large, hard leaves with some small spines.

Although the size is impressive, its leaves look more elegant, with blue-green leaves covered in a white powdery substance.

Every spring, it also blooms bright flowers with high ornamental value. Cape aloe is also an edible and medicinal aloe vera widely used in daily life.

NO7, Shangnong Large-Leaf Aloe

Shangnong large-leaf aloe is a variant of aloe vera that resembles a succulent plant with a waxy powder on its outer epidermis.

Additionally, the leaf flesh of Shangnong large-leaf aloe is white and suitable for use in skincare products. Its gel has no bitter taste and is suitable for consumption. Especially in the summer, eating more Shangnong large-leaf aloe is very beneficial for the body.

The introduction above provides you with all the information on what kind of aloe vera is edible, for everyone to learn and understand!