Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera (Aloe barbadensis) as Treatment of Hair

Investigatory Project
Presented to
The Faculty of High School Department
Saint Joseph Institute
Candon City, Ilocos Sur

In Partial Fulfillment
Of the Requirements for the Subject
Science VII

S. Y. 2014- 2015
VII – St. Mark

Saint Joseph Institute
Candon City, Ilocos Sur
High School Department

CERTIFICATION

This Investigatory Project entitled “Aloe Vera (Aloe Barbadensis) as Treatment of Hair” was prepared and submitted by Micah Rafaelle Taguiam, Leah Shyvielle Egar, Garnette Gyle Galdones, Kayzee Oviedo, Adrian Villanueva, Clyde Jino Gabaon and Aj Lodivico in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the subject Science VII has been examined and is recommended for acceptance and approval.

Mr. Jonathan Dagdag
Science VII Teacher

Chapter I INTRODUCTION

A. Background of the Study Aloe vera (Aloe Barbadensis) 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 Aloe vera (Aloe Barbadensis) 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 (Aloe Barbadensis) extracts for either cosmetic or medicinal purposes, and what positive evidence is available is frequently contradicted by other studies. The leaves are thick and fleshy, green to grey- green, with some varieties showing white flecks on their upper and lower stem surfaces. The margin of the leaf is serrated and has small white teeth. The flowers are produced in summer on a spike up to 90 cm (35 in) tall, each flower being pendulous, with a yellow tubular corolla 2- 3 cm ( 0.8- 1.2 in) long.

The natural range of A. vera is unclear, as the species has been widely cultivated throughout the world. Naturalised stands of the species occur in the southern half of the Arabian Peninsula, through North Africa (Morocco, Mauritania, Egypt), as well as Sudan and neighbouring countries, along with the Canary, Cape Verde, and Madeira Islands.[12] This distribution is somewhat similar to the one of Euphorbia balsamifera, Pistacia atlantica, and a few others, suggesting that a dry sclerophyll forest once covered large areas, but has been dramatically reduced due to desertification in the Sahara, leaving these few patches isolated. Several closely related (or sometimes identical) species can be found on the two extreme sides of the Sahara: dragon trees (Dracaena) and Aeonium being two of the most representative examples.

The species was introduced to China and various parts of southern Europe in the 17th century. The species is widely naturalised elsewhere, occurring in temperate and tropical regions of Australia, Barbados, Belize, Nigeria, Paraguay, Mexico and the US States of Florida, Arizona and Texas. The actual species' distribution has been suggested to be the result of human cultivation.

Aloe vera has been widely grown as an ornamental plant. The species is popular with modern gardeners as a putatively medicinal plant and for its interesting flowers, form, and succulence. This succulence enables the species to survive in areas of low natural rainfall, making it ideal for rockeries and other low water-use gardens. The species is hardy in zones 8–11, although it is intolerant of very heavy frost or snow. The species is relatively resistant to most insect pests, though spider mites, mealy bugs, scale insects, and aphid species may cause a decline in plant health. In pots, the species requires well-drained, sandy potting soil and bright, sunny conditions; however, Aloe plants can burn under too much sun or shrivel when the pot does not drain the rain. The use of a good-quality commercial propagation mix or packaged "cacti and succulent mix" is recommended, as they allow good drainage. Terra cotta pots are preferable as they are porous. Potted plants should be allowed to completely dry prior to rewatering. When potted, aloes become crowded with "pups" growing from the sides of the "mother plant", they should be divided and repotted to allow room for further growth and help prevent pest infestations. During winter, Aloe vera may become dormant, during which little moisture is required. In areas that receive frost or snow, the species is best kept indoors or in heated glasshouses. Large-scale agricultural production of Aloe vera is undertaken in Australia, Bangladesh, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, China, Mexico, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Tanzania and South Africa, along with the USA to supply the cosmetics industry with Aloe vera gel.
B. Statement of the Problem

The study aimed to determine the Aloe Vera (Aloe Barbadensis) as Treatment of Hair.

Specifically, it sought to answer the following questions:

1. Is Aloe Vera (Aloe Barbadensis) visible as treatment of hair?

C. Hypothesis

This study geared on the following alternative hypothesis:

1. The Aloe Vera (Aloe Barbadensis) is visible as treatment of hair.

D. Scope and Delimitations This study utilized aloe vera (ale barbadensis) as treatment for hair. The objective of the study is to determine the visibility of aloe vera ( aloe barbadensis) as a substitute for a shampoo.

E. Significance of the Study