...ntroduction The Aloe vera plant has been known and used for centuries for its health, beauty, medicinal and skin care properties. The name Aloe vera derives from the Arabic word “Alloeh” meaning “shining bitter substance,” while “vera” in Latin means “true.” 2000 years ago, the Greek scientists regarded Aloe vera as the universal panacea. The Egyptians called Aloe “the plant of immortality.” Today, the Aloe vera plant has been used for various purposes in dermatology. History Aloe vera has been used for medicinal purposes in several cultures for millennia: Greece, Egypt, India, Mexico, Japan and China.1 Egyptian queens Nefertiti and Cleopatra used it as part of their regular beauty regimes. Alexander the Great, and Christopher Columbus used it to treat soldiers’ wounds. The first reference to Aloe vera in English was a translation by John Goodyew in A.D. 1655 of Dioscorides’ Medical treatise De Materia Medica.2 By the early 1800s, Aloe vera was in use as a laxative in the United States, but in the mid-1930s, a turning point occurred when it was successfully used to treat chronic and severe radiation dermatitis.2 Plant The botanical name of Aloe vera is Aloe barbadensis miller. It belongs to Asphodelaceae (Liliaceae) family, and is a shrubby or arborescent, perennial, xerophytic, succulent, pea- green color plant. It grows mainly in the dry regions of Africa, Asia, Europe and America. In India, it is found in Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra and Tamil...
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...Chapter I INTRODUCTION A. Background of the Study Mosquitoes are insect vectors responsible for the transmission of parasitic and viral infections to millions of people worldwide (Kovendan, et al., 2012). These vectors cause a major health hazard by transmitting vector-borne diseases especially in tropical countries. In a tropical country like the Philippines, dengue outbreaks have shown a very alarming number of cases. The National Epidemiology Center of the Philippines' Department of Health reports a total of 132,046 dengue cases from January to 13 October 2012. This is 24.92% higher compared to the same time period in 2011 (WHO, 2013). Of the total cases, 20.42% came from the National Capital Region (NCR), with highest contributors from Quezon City (7,754 cases), Manila (4,379 cases) and Caloocan City (2,967 cases). Next to NCR, Region III and Region IV-A registered the highest number of cases, which are 15.79% and 15.66% respectively, to the overall figure. These three areas, collectively characterized as highly urbanized and densely-populated, were consistently reported as the three most dengue endemic regions in the country over the past years (WHO, 2013). Mosquito control, in view of their medical importance, assumes global importance (Subramaniam, et al., 2012). In the context of ever increasing trend to use more powerful synthetic insecticides to achieve immediate results in the control of the said vector, an alarming increase in the vector’s physiological...
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...of the Study Aloe vera (Aloe vera) or in common sabila, is a short-stemmed herb propagated for ornamental and medicinal purposes. Many believe that all the parts of an aloe vera can cure different illnesses. It is widely use for its medicinal content. It is also widely use as hair wash to prevent falling hair and baldness. Bromodosis (smelly feet) is one of the problems of the office workers and also students. It is a common problem caused by build-up of sweat. Human feet have more sweat glands than any other part of the body. Shoes and socks can prevent sweat from evaporating or being absorbed, which attracts bacteria. This bacteria cause sweat to smell bad, leading to Bromodosis. There are many factors that cause Bromodosis. Shoes and socks made from synthetic materials increase the amount of sweat an individual produce and do not allow it to evaporate or be absorbed, so the feet stays wet. Another factor is hygiene, infrequent washing of the feet and not changing socks at least once a day can allo bacteria to thrive, contributing to foot odor. Stress can also be a factor. The researcher conducts this study in order to produce an alternative cure for Bromodosis which is convient and cheaper than other commercial foot products. The researcher also wants to know if, with the use of aloe vera, is it possible to treat smelly feet. And the researcher wants to discover other medicinal property that Aloe vera have. Statement of the Problem a. Is Aloe vera an effective cure...
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...my cleanse to remove any makeup on the skin. The products I used was the Skin truth equalizing range for oily/dry skin this product is calming on the skin, the ingredients are orange blossom which is soothing on the skin and helps with cell regeneration there is also ginger in this product which normalizes oil production. The skin looked normal after the first cleanse there was no erythema. I then did my analysis of the skin for 15 minutes. I exfoliated the skin using the gentle exfoliator; ingredients in this product were Aloe Vera and starflower. I worked extra on the chin area because the client had a breakout on that area. After the removal of the exfoliator the skin looked fresh and clear. I then did the eyebrow trim I decided to go with my client’s natural shape as she preferred this look; I ensured that I had my scissors and tweezers sterile. The skin was slightly red under the eyebrow, but this is normal after a trim, I ensured that I applied aloe vera gel to the area afterwards to cool and sooth. The end result was very good my client was pleased. I done a 20 minute massage using an oil based medium two ingredients in this product is sandal wood oil and rose oil. I did this massage because it increases lymph flow and aids in desquamation, it increases muscle tone and stimulates the skin which helps with mitosis. This massage is always good in easing tension in the trapezius and frontalis. After the message I started on the mask. I decided to use calamine which is soothing...
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...continuación te voy a dejar una lista de canciones hindú y africanas, que sirven sobre todo para la paz interior, y el bienestar con el resto. Cada canción va complementada con una vela, un incienso o una esencia de un olor específico que te hará llegar al punto máximo, de lo que promete cada uno. Espero que de verdad le des uso, por experiencia propia, sé que sirve y te relaja, y cuando quieras encontrarte contigo misma, solo recurre a este cd. AMBAR: Otorga energía y fuerza física. Prosperidad. Mejora las situaciones en general. Es utilizado para lograr serenidad. Potencia la atracción de la persona que deseamos y asegura su fidelidad. Elimina obstáculos, roces, resentimientos y rencores de las personas con las que convivimos. ALOE VERA: Se usa para concretar proyectos y armonizar el ambiente laboral. CANELA: Antidepresivo. Reanima y estimula en el proceso de auto superación. Ayuda a eliminar la rabia y la tensión. CANABIS: Produce buen humor, relax y una mente creativa, después de un día laboral agitado, te hace sentir en las nubes. COCO: Estimulación del placer sexual y autosatisfacción, sensación de placer, durante el tiempo de la canción, si lo acompañas con este incienso. CEREZA: Estimula el amor (en ti y en los demás) EUCALIPTO: Alivia todo tipo de alergias y estimula la fortaleza física y mental, en especial la agudeza y el ingenio. Además, su potencial balsámico ayuda a fortalecer la salud en el aspecto mágico. JAZMIN: Combate la depresión...
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...Aloe vera plant with flower detail inset Scientific classification e Kingdom: Plantae Clade: Angiosperms Clade: Monocots Order: Asparagales Family: Xanthorrhoeaceae Subfamily: Asphodeloideae Genus: Aloe Species: A. vera Binomial name Aloe vera (L.) Burm.f. Synonyms[1][2] ◾Aloe barbadensis Mill. ◾Aloe barbadensis var. chinensis Haw. ◾Aloe chinensis (Haw.) Baker ◾Aloe elongata Murray ◾Aloe flava Pers. ◾Aloe indica Royle ◾Aloe lanzae Tod. ◾Aloe maculata Forssk. (illegitimate) ◾Aloe perfoliata var. vera L. ◾Aloe rubescens DC. ◾Aloe variegata Forssk. (illegitimate) ◾Aloe vera Mill. (illegitimate) ◾Aloe vera var. chinensis (Haw.) A. Berger ◾Aloe vera var. lanzae Baker ◾Aloe vera var. littoralis J.Koenig ex Baker ◾Aloe vulgaris Lam. Aloe vera - MHNT Aloe vera (/ˈæloʊiː/ or /ˈæloʊ/) is a succulent plant species. The species is frequently cited as being used in herbal medicine since the beginning of the first century AD. Extracts from A. vera are widely used in the cosmetics and alternative medicine industries, being marketed as variously having rejuvenating, healing, or soothing properties. There is, however, little scientific evidence of the effectiveness or safety of Aloe vera extracts for either cosmetic or medicinal purposes, and what positive evidence is available is frequently contradicted by other studies Two 2009 reviews of clinical studies determined that all were too small and faulty to allow strong conclusions to be drawn from them, but concluded, "there...
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...FAQ Cleaners galore! Dissolve windshield frost – We’ve already discussed this. It’s an early wintry morning god-send! Keep it in the trunk, it won’t freeze! Keep windows frost-free – If you want to do a little frost prevention, wash them with a 1/2 cup Isocol mixed with 1 quart water. The next time the temperatures dip you shouldn’t have to do ANYTHING! Hairspray remover – If your bathroom mirror and countertops get covered with hairspray, like mine do, a quick wipe with some Isocol will remove it and leave them sparkling clean. Window cleaner – to make your own, mix 1/4 cup Isocol, 2 tablespoons ammonia, 3 1/2 cups water and a drop of dish soap. Granite cleaner – Vinegar and other acidic cleaners corrode granite, so use alcohol instead! 1/4 cup Isocol, 3 drops of dish detergent, 1 cup water, and a couple drops of essential oil, and you’ve got yourself a great DIY granite countertop cleaner. Silk plant/flower cleaner – fill a spray bottle with 1/2 water, 1/2 Isocol, spray on, and let air dry! Dust disappears! Laminate floor cleaner – Use 1/3 water, 1/3 Isocol, 1/3 vinegar and 4 drops of dish soap for an effective and quick-drying laminate floor cleaner. Spray it on. Wipe it with either a damp mop or a damp sponge. All-purpose de-greaser – pour some Isocol onto a cloth and wipe down greasy stove tops, vents and teapot. No need to rinse afterwards because the Isocol dries almost immediately. Remove ink stains – If you get ink on your clothing, try soaking the spot in...
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...Top 10 Import/Export Business Ideas That Work By Dave Bui Small businesses in the import/export arena first need to identify the products or services they want to carry. Here are the top 10 import/export ideas you can start on immediately: 1. Food products: The easiest option for export is food-related products. It is easy to find companies that manufacture food products locally for domestic consumption. Many of them never export. If the products are of good quality, you can link up with them and export a part of their produce. 2. Clothing: This is a year-round business, where demand never dries up. Specialized clothing, particularly for women, makes for a great import-export business. If you have access to unique dyeing techniques, printing styles and embroidery methods, you will have a very profitable import-export business. 3. Jewelry: As with clothing, there is always a market for jewelry around the globe. Customized jewelry, ethnic jewelry, handcrafted jewelry make for excellent import/export products. 4. Toys: This is yet another category where there is perennial demand. There is a cultural component associated with toys and, as with jewelry, people are often willing to experience for themselves the trends prevalent in other nations. The matryoshka (“nesting”) dolls of Russia, the cane and bamboo toys of India, the kendama (ring-and-pin toy) of Japan, the piaji (kids’ game) and the yo-yos of China are very popular and are also a sound business idea for import/export...
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...Name Professor Course Date Toxicity of make ups Makeup is a term used by many people to refer to substances applied to one’s body in the name of beauty. However, make-ups are widely used mostly by ladies aged between 12 and 34 years. There are however two types of makeups that is toxic make-ups and organic makeups. Toxic makeups are made of chemical compositions while organic makeups are believed to be from either plants or any other natural organism. Toxic make-ups are dangerous and prohibited in many countries due to their effects. Below, is a discussion as to why the US should have stronger regulations and strategies it would implement to ensure that the use of toxic make-ups should be highly banned (Baker, 2008). Just as too much exposure to bright light leads to future eyesight problems, make ups has the same effect on people using them in their future lifetime. People use make-ups to their bodies, with the aim of beautifying their faces and acquiring body shapes of their choices. People don’t focus on the future life but instead focus on the immediate beauty need. To start with, many women in The US apply these toxic make ups to their body when young. In their old days, these grand people suffer from skin diseases where they are later taken to government hospitals after their families get tired of taking care of them. When such an incident happens, the government spends a lot of time and money taking care of these old people. They would need special care where they...
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...Aloe vera: The Healing Plant The aloe vera plant has a wide verity of medicinal purposes. Known widely as a healing herb, the aloe vera plant has been used in medicine since the beginning of the first century AD. In addition to medicine the extracts are used in cosmetics for their rejuvenating, healing and soothing properties. The scientific name for the Aloe Vera plant is, Aloe Vera (L.) Burm. f., This plant is well known for its thick, juicy, leaves and the many uses of the gel obtained from the leaf. The Aloe Vera plant is widely cultivated, as well as other members of the genus Aloe family and is not considered to be threatened. This plants naturalized habitat is dry, often rocky and exposed areas. very short stems and is a succulent plant that grows between 24-39 inches tall. The leaves green to grey-green and are fleshy and thick. Some varieties have white flecks on their upper and lower stem surfaces. The margin of the leaves have small white teeth that are serrated. Flowers are produced during the summer season. This plant is widely cultivated throughout the world. Although the natural range of Aloe Vera is unclear, naturalized stands of the species can be found in the southern half of the Arabian Peninsula, through North Africa, and as well as in Sudan and neighboring countries. You can also find it within the Canary, Cape Verde, and Madeira Islands. In the 17th century the species was introduced to China and various parts of southern Europe. Aloe vera...
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...Aloe Vera: History, Science, and Medicinal Uses Presented by www.HealingAloe.com Many people are looking to nature for answers to their present health challenges. Aloe has never been more popular as a natural and holistic approach to many of today‟s modern diseases. People across the world with Diabetes, Arthritis, Gout, Psoriasis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Ulcers, Inflammation, and other conditions are looking to Liquid Aloe Vera for help. Even more people believe “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”, and numerous scientific studies on Aloe Vera are demonstrating its analgesic, anti-inflammatory, wound healing, immune modulating and anti-tumor activities as well as antiviral, anti-bacterial, and antifungal properties. Aloe‟s medicinal properties can be attributed to the synergistic effect of the combined nutritional elements producing a more powerful effect than the individual components. This book will serve to educate and inform you as you decide to make Aloe part of your daily health program. CONTENTS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Historical Information Early Medicinal Uses Preparation for Use Nutritional Overview of Aloe Medicinal Benefits External Healing Internal Healing Maximize Your Benefits What‟s Next? References 2 2 3 5 7 8 8 11 11 12 www.HealingAloe.com 1 1. Historical Information Aloe Vera (Aloe barbadensis Miller) is a specific species of Aloe. There are over 400 species of Aloe Vera plants in the Lily Family. Aloe plants tend to grow...
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...ABSTRACT Title: Aloe Vera as Bio-Plastic Gauze Researcher: Ina Marie M. Caristea Adviser: Mrs. Chevey M. Cortes School: Tagaytay City Science National High School The purpose of this study is to produce a biodegradable plastic gauze out of Aloe vera. The researcher will conduct this study to solve the problem of the bulk of non-biodegradable medical waste like gauze in most clinics and medical institutions. The researcher will use Aloe vera as the main material in the production of bio-plastic gauze. Three hundred milliliters of Aloe Vera were divided into three; 50 milliliters for trial one, 100 milliliters for trial two, 150 milliliters for trial three. All treatments consisted of 2tbsp of glycerine and 10 milliliters of water. The components for every treatment were mixed, stirred and then poured on the paper wax and then sundried. Afterwards, different methods were used to test the effectiveness of Aloe Vera as bio-plastic gauze. This study proved that Aloe Vera is a promising raw material for making bio-plastic gauze. CHAPTER III METHODOLOGY RESEARCH DESIGN Experimental design was employed in this study. Several treatments were done applying various amounts of the main material to test its effectiveness which is measured in terms of the physical properties of the product such as clarity, flexibility, durability and texture. Data were gathered from the respondents, were...
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...Vera Brittain Experiences with World War I Unit 5 Discussion Board By India Patterson AIU Online Born in 1893 to a modest upper class family in a small English town, was a rebellious, strong minded, and passionate young woman name Vera Brittain. Early in life Vera knew that she wanted her independence and that she would settle for nothing until she obtained it. Vera felt that being a woman, she was at a disadvantage. She was determined to have some of the same freedoms that men had at that time. So, in search of her independence, she dreamed to one day get a higher education and obtain a career that gave her recognition for being the individual that desired to become. Continuing her quest in life Vera was given an opportunity to study at Somerville Oxford College that made her first dream come true. While studying there in her first term, World War I began. It changed her life. Vera found it hard to understand the destruction that it caused, but she was intrigued by the manly heroic persona that being a soldier had. So she encouraged her brother and husband to enlist and once again felt the despair of not being able to take part of something that was only for men. So full of wartime emotions and being deceived by what she thought was patriotism; she began to write. She wrote her first book telling the story of how she trained to be an auxiliary nurse, and later became an Army Nurse...
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...Film as Mirror in Hitchcock's Vertigo Alfred Hitchcock's Vertigo is a master's class in subtle and effective filmmaking - its noirish tale of obsession and loss is considered one of his best works. This is due in no small part to the directors' use of the various elements of film as a mirror. Hitchcock intends to create a sense of repetition and a cyclical nature to the life of the characters in the film; following Scottie (James Stewart) through his descent and ascent into madness deals significantly with themes of duality and obsession. Furthermore, the use of film as a mirror onto ourselves is made very clear in the audience's relation to Scottie throughout Vertigo. In this paper, three instances of the film as mirror will be detailed in Vertigo, as well as how they inform the concept of film as mirror through their existence and varying properties. Metz describes film as a mirror in that "the cinema involves us in the imaginary: it drums up all perception, but to switch it immediately over into its own absence, which is nonetheless the only signifier present" (p. 250). The audience, like a child, sees themselves as an other; by identifying itself with its 'other' other, it can separate itself from that subject and look at the mirror objectively. In the case of Vertigo, the 'other' is Scottie, and look at his visage on the screen as a mirror unto itself. Thus, we can project our own feelings and insecurities onto Scottie, which helps us relate to his desperation and madness...
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...Vera Mary Brittain was a British writer, feminist and pacifist. She was best remembered as the author of the best-selling 1933 book Testament of Youth, which recounters her experiences during World War I and the beginning of her journey towards pacifism. Vera began studying English Literature at Somerville College, Oxford. Later she delayed her degree after one year in the summer of 1915 in order to work as a V.A.D. nurse for much of the First World War. During the time of the First World War Vera lost close family and friends including her fiance, brother and two male friends. Vera finace had been killed on the Western front, Edward was injured in the Somme battle and the two male friends wounded in the trenches and Yrpes. Vera Brittains dream was to become a professional writer. She decided upon a literacy carerr at a young age and to obtain this goal she wanted to attend a University.After she discussed the decisions with her parents ,they disagreed and had another outlook on life for her. They propsed motherhood and being a great wife for the upperclass. Along with her goals to attend college she wanted to study at Oxford for English. Vera relized her dreams and goals but it was shortly interputed because of the Eurpoean War. After the war she returned home and continued her education. In 1921, Vera graduted and moved to london to establish her self as a writer. Vera Brittain became a Voluntary Aid Detachment Nurse during the War. As a nurse in the war she encountered...
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