| Family Name | Xanthorrhoeaceae |
| Scientific name | Aloe brevifolia |
| Common name | Kleinaalwyn |
| Growth habit | Perennial herb. |
| Leaf | Leaves clustered at the stem top, vertical or nearly vertical, each weighing up to 0.5 ~~ 1.5kg, thick, fleshy; were narrowly lanceolate, long 15 ~~ 36cm, width 2 ~~ 6cm, apex long acuminate, base widepink green, spiny teeth edge. |
| Flower | The flower stems solitary or slightly branched high 60 ~~ 90cm; the racemes evacuation; flowers about 2.5cm, yellow or red spots. |
| Fruit | Triangle capsule. |
| More to learn | Medicinal aloe has aroused extensive attention of the whole world, in the United States, Britain, France and Germany, aloe juice is used as a laxative. Pharmacological tests and clinical trials have confirmed that aloe vera gel can be used as external use treatment of minor wounds, burns and frostbite. Oral aloe vera gel can be used to treat asthma, oral ulcers, gastric ulcers, and many other potential uses for further study. Since the beginning of the first century AD, aloe for human beings with a large number of valuable drugs. Clinical trials in humans continues to study the therapeutic use of the aloe vera. |
| Properties | Cool. |
| Treats | Aloe may have a contraceptive effect, in particular the prevention of HIV infection. Prevention of the occurrence of gastric ulcers. Inhibition of cholesterol absorption and lower cholesterol levels. |
| Reference | 百度百科 Annie's Annuals & Perennials Jardiland Creation & Recreation 多肉植物中心 |