Aloe Vera is a succulent plant species of the genus Aloe. Its originates from the Arabian Peninsula but grows wild in tropical climates around the world and is cultivated for agricultural and medicinal uses. The species is also used for decorative purposes and successfully indoors as potted plant. It is found in many consumer product including beverages, skin lotion, cosmetics, or ointments for minor burns and sunburns. Aloe Vera is a stem less or very short – stemmed plant growing to 60-100cm tall, spreading by offsets. The leaves are thick and fleshy, green to grey-green, with some varieties showing white flecks on their upper and lower stem surface. The margin of leaf is serrated and has small white teeth. The flowers are produced in summer on a spike up to 90 cm tall, each flower being pendulous, with yellow tubular corolla 2-3cm long. Phytochemical analysis of Aloe Vera reveals that almost all chemical constituents are present such as Tannin, Flavonoids, Saponins, and Anthraquinoes which are used in medicinal field. Hence it is used in traditional medicine for constipation, skin diseases, worm infestation, and infections and as a natural remedy for colic. In Chinese medicine, it is often recommended in the treatment of fungal diseases. The present study confirms that Aloe vera possesses Anti-bacterial properties with evidence from the fruit sample taken such as apple, strawberry and kiwi.
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