Dragon Claw

Dragon Claw

　　Dragon Claw, also known as Muzhan Aloe or Small Wooden Aloe, is native to South Africa and has extremely bitter leaf juice. It is currently produced commercially in Japan, where it is regarded as the best medicinal variety of aloe. Processed into dried aloe powder, it can be used to treat various diseases. Medically, Muzhan Aloe has been found to contain many effective components and is widely recognized as the most potent variety. For medicinal use, its leaves can be eaten raw, juiced, or processed into health foods or cosmetics. Due to its ease of handling, it is also suitable as a household vegetable for consumption. It has long been regarded as a folk herbal remedy, and the popular civilian aloe refers to this Muzhan Aloe. The stem can grow up to 1–2 meters tall, with lateral buds growing on the stem, giving it a tree-like appearance. The leaves are arranged in rosettes, about 3–4 cm wide, around 30 cm long, and 1–1.5 cm thick. They bloom orange-red flowers in autumn and winter. After two years of growth, individual leaves weigh around 40 grams, and older leaves have better medicinal efficacy. For medicinal purposes, the leaves can be eaten raw, juiced, or processed into health foods or cosmetics. They contain anti-cancer components and can help treat diabetes, among other conditions. Due to its ease of handling, it is also suitable as a household vegetable for consumption. It can also be used for cosmetic purposes.