Due to its many therapeutic properties, aloe vera has become a staple in the treatment of various skin conditions and even gastrointestinal disorders over the years.
The cultivation of aloe vera is very popular in households because it is easy to sow and propagate by seeds or buds. Although it requires water for good growth, it is able to conserve rainwater.which enables long-term survival.
After sowing, harvest every three months. Depending on the ecological type or variety, yields can range from 50 to 100 tons per hectare. and The temperature required for normal development is between 17 and 27 degrees Celsius..
The estimated time required to grow for later consumption depends on the agroecosystem of the planting site, however, Some varieties start production after five or six months.
As a transitional crop that people grow in their yards, its large production cannot be distributed to certain areas of the country.. However, it is currently grown commercially in coffee-growing regions such as Quindio and Risaralda, said Juan Clímaco Hio, principal researcher and plant pathologist at Colombian agricultural research company Agrosavia.
“Aloe vera has good profitability at this point and a lot depends on how it is ordered in the market. In the province of Huíla, I work with a producer who grows about three hectares of the plant and exports the whole plant to Germany, but only the stems are also sold,” emphasizes the researcher.
Its purpose as a home first aid kit is to relieve skin problems such as burns and wounds, psoriasis, acne problemsas well as being an ideal agent against dry skin.
“arrive Industrial, pharmaceutical, cosmetic and food gradeAloe vera is a product that has always been popular in production Creams, soaps, shampoos, topical medications, beverages and foods based on its gel“,He said.
Thank you for Rich in vitamins A, C, E and B1, B2, B3, B6 and B12, as well as folic acid and minerals, it has a powerful antiviral effect And regulates high blood sugar levels in the body, causing hypoglycemia.
Although its benefits are manifold, Most people are unaware of its huge potential to treat intestinal disorders, Improve digestion through substance quality Purify and detoxify.