History of Aloe vera Plants

When we talk about history of Aloe vera plant it starts with one of the earliest books on the subject of natural medicine (rig Veda). The compilation time of the book was around B.C.E 4500 and B.C.E 1600. The book was having hundreds of medicinal plant and their medicinal uses. Discussing all the advantages and disadvantages of the medicinal plant of that era. But the book doesn’t mentioned Aloe vera plants uses specifically.

It is widely spread that Aloe vera plants uses were mentioned in Sumerian clay tablet book written around B.C.E. 2200, which was considered the first document to deal with Aloe vera plants and its medicinal uses. At last full detail about Aloe vera plants medicinal used was found in Papyrus ebers, Egyptian document written in B.C.E. 1550. There were around 12 formulas given in this book to mix the Aloe vera gel with other agents to solve disorders of skin and internal disorders also. Gradually getting noticed due to medicinal use and various advantages, Particularly in India the use of Aloe vera plants were widely spread around 375 B.C. They were aware of its medicinal use and how to use the gel.