Barbados Aloe (Engl.), Sabila (Tag.)
Aloe vera (L.) Burm.f.
RespiratoryPerennial, xerophytic, succulent Height: 20-40 inches Leaves: The rosulate, lanceolate (sword-like) leaves are thick and fleshy, green to grey-green, sometimes with white spots, serrated with white scales Flowers: The flowers are produced in summer on a spike/raceme up to 90 cm;each flower being pendulous (1), with a yellow-orange tubular corolla Fruits: Capsule/pod with numerous seeds
Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Burned skin. Preparation: Pound the leaves until a sticky fluid is produced.. Part used: Leaves | Hair regrowth. Preparation: Pound the leaves until a sticky fluid is produced.. Part used: Leaves
Preparation
Pound the leaves until a sticky fluid is produced. | Pound the leaves until a sticky fluid is produced.
Location & Habitat
REGION XIII (Caraga), AGUSAN DEL NORTE, CITY OF BUTUAN (Capital), Can grow in dry regions, cultivated, houseplants, ornamental
Research
Caraga State University: Documentation of Philippine Traditional Knowledge and Practices on Health and Development of Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health of Butuanon in Butuan City
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Quick Info
- Scientific Name
- Aloe vera (L.) Burm.f.
- Local Name
- Barbados Aloe (Engl.), Sabila (Tag.)
- Family
- Asphodelaceae
- Category
- Respiratory
- Date Collected
- Jun 28, 2026
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