Aloe vera‚ pronounced /ˈæloʊ ˈvɪrə/[1]‚ also known as the true or medicinal aloe‚ is a species of succulent plant in the genus Aloe that is believed to have originated in the Sudan.[citation needed] Aloe vera grows in arid climates and is widely distributed in Africa‚ India‚ and other arid areas. The species is frequently cited as being used in herbal medicine. Many scientific studies of the use of extracts of Aloe vera have been undertaken‚ some of them conflicting.[2][3][4][5] Despite these limitations
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Vera Drake is neither a hero nor a villain Vera Drake is a movie about a middle-aged lady by the same name‚ her life‚ and profession. Vera performs abortions on women who may need her help. This might not seem strange to us now‚ but many people were strongly against it in 1950’s – the time when the movie is set. The movie presents the many reasons why Vera Drake’s intention might be good‚ but her actions are bad. Also that abortion should be free and safe for all‚ and how Vera Drake is neither a
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Chapter I. The Problem and it’s Background Introduction Aloe Vera is a species of succulent plant that probably originated in northern Africa. 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. Aloe Vera is one of the only known natural vegetarian sources of Vitamin
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Abstract Aloe vera‚ commonly known as Barbados or Curaçao Aloe‚ is an herbal medicine with a long tradition of use by a variety of cultures. The succulent plant grows in arid and subtropical climates and is best known for 2 distinct preparations: the clear mucilaginous gel that is widely used for the treatment of minor burns‚ especially sunburns‚ and the thick sap of the leaves that turns yellow-brown and has strong laxative effects that caution its use. The traditional uses of the clear mucilaginous
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Discussion Aloe Vera is greatly useful in the treatment of gingivitis or periodontitis (17). It decreases inflammation‚ bleeding‚ and edema of the gingiva. It is a strong antibacterial in periodontal pockets where normal cleansing is challenging‚ and its antifungal properties help considerably in the difficulty of denture stomatitis (18) .also Aloe Vera is a possible anti-bacterial factor which is mentioned to be useful in fighting the microorganism and controlling periodontal disease (19). Vijayalakshmi
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The first character that will be analyzed is the character named Vera Claythorne. Originally‚ she got the invitation to the Island as the secretary to the unknown Mr. Owen‚ the supposed owner of the Island‚ which none of the characters are familiar with. Later on‚ they would discover that Mr. Owen is actually the paradigm for Unknown‚ who is the person who brought them all together. Like all the other characters‚ Vera Claythorne also has committed a crime. In her past‚ she let a little rich boy named
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Vera Wang‚ 54‚ is a fashion designer born in New York City to a Chinese-American family. Wang was the daughter of a Chinese born business tycoon and an elegant‚ worldly mother who regularly shopped the couture shows in Paris. Wang began figure skating at the age of eight and began training for the Olympics in 1968 and ended up not doing well. She graduated from college of Sarah Lawrence with a degree in art history and tried working her way up the fashion food chain. Wang’s father had no faith
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founding on October 13‚ 1775. Throughout its history‚ the fleet has served as a means of offensive and defensive power for the nation. Its versatility has allowed for the protection and growth of American land‚ commerce‚ and prestige. The Battle of Vera Cruz‚ Hampton Roads‚ and Manila Bay were essential to the rise of the United States of America because the battles demonstrated the importance of Army-Navy cooperation‚ technological adaptation‚ and military preparation. Fueled by the idea of controlling
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Jurisdiction DE VERA v. DE VERA G.R. No. 172832 April 7‚ 2009 Facts: Petitioner‚ Rosario T. de Vera‚ filed a bigamy case against her spouse Geren A. de Vera and Josephine F. Juliano after allegedly contracting a second marriage with the latter‚ which likewise has previous knowledge that accused he is still validly married to petitioner. Accused Geren pleaded guilty on arraignment but prayed on a latter motion that he be allowed to withdraw it in order to avail of the mitigating circumstance
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Liberal MY companion Ali was what is known as a "fine‚ liberal individual." He esteemed cash just as a method for acquiring what he fancied‚ and was constantly prepared to go through it with an acquaintance for shared satisfaction. Obviously‚ everyone wanted his company. Each one praised him‚ and few delayed to give his ears the advantage of their great supposition. I was initially acquainted with him when he was in the neighborhood of twenty-two years of age. Ali was then an assistant in the receipt
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