Bratoszewice

Originated from South Africa: especially from the regions of Lesotho and KwaZulu-Natal. Ornamental plant. Pot plant. Herbal plant - like 'Aloe vera', the gel from leaves is effective in burn treatment, because of its anti-inflammatory and wound-healing properties, its healing properties may be due to rehydrating, insulating and protective activities resulting from the high water content, the major constituents are polysaccharides (mainly acemannan), lectins, sterols and enzymes, and the effect is assumed to be a synergy between the polysaccharide base and various components; in addition, acemannan has shown immune stimulating, anticancer and antiviral effects.