Abstract
Aloe Vera (Medicinal Plant) Research: A Scientometric Assessment of Global Publications Output during 2007-16
Highlights
Aloe Vera is a perennial, drought-resisting, succulent plant belonging to the Asphodelaceae family
Vera plant is a member of lily plant known as Aloe barbadensis, which is full of juice and closes like a cactus
Research publications data sourced from the Scopus database was analysed in this study to provide a quantitative and qualitative description of global Aloe Vera research covering 10 years period, 2007-16
Summary
Aloe Vera is a perennial, drought-resisting, succulent plant belonging to the Asphodelaceae family. The name, aloe, is derived from the Arabic “ alloeh “ or Hebrew “halal” meaning bitter shiny substance. It has a vast traditional role in indigenous system of medicine like. Siddha, Unani and homoeopathy.[1] The Aloe. Vera plant is a member of lily plant known as Aloe barbadensis, which is full of juice and closes like a cactus. Due to its cactus like feel, Aloe is often mistakenly called a “Desert Cacti”.
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