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Aloe vera is a natural product that is now a day frequently used in the field of Cosmetology.Though there are various indications for its use, controlled trials are needed to determine its real efficacy. Aloe vera belongs to family Xanthorrhoeaceae (APG III System, 2009) commonly known as Ghrit Kumari, is the oldest medicinal plant ever known and the most applied medicinal plant worldwide. Aloe vera is used for vigor, wellness and medicinal purposes since rigvedic times. Health benefits of aloe vera include its application in wound healing, treating burns minimizing frost bite damage, protection against skin damaged from x-rays ,lung cancer, intestinal problems, Increasing High Density Lipoproteins(HDL), reducing Low Density Lipoproteins(LDL), reducing blood sugar in diabetics , fighting acquired Immuno Deficiency Sysdrome (AIDS),allergies and improving immune system. Phytochemistry of aloe vera gel has revealed the presence more than 200 boiactive chemicals. Aloe vera gel is extracted from its leaves and appropriate processing technique are needed for stabilization as well as preparation of the end products. Aloe vera gel contains important ingredients including 19 of 20 amino acids needed by the human body and 7 of the 8 essential once that just can not be made. In industries Aloe vera is also used to extract liver tonic. The present research article is an efforts towards the industrial and ethno- botanical properties of Aloe vera.