Leaves
Oil = Moisturizing. Emollient. Antioxidant. Anti-aging. Anti-inflammatory. Sensitive skin. Gel = Wound healing. Epithelizing. Moisturizing. Refreshing. Anti-inflammatory. Anti-irritant. Soothing. Skin protector.
North and East Africa
In traditional medicine, the gel is used to treat wounds, burns, cuts and other skin problems.
It has a gelatinous core, where water is stored, is used in a number of pharmaceutical products.