Demand for aloe vera drink on the rise

A drink prepared using the jelly-like substance found in the aloe vera plant was introduced to the market three years ago by Bio Care of Kaludawala, Panadura.

The drink was initially sold in and around Colombo.

The company in a media release said consumers who have taken this drink for constipation, body and stomach pains have found relief.

"People who have been constantly exposed to sunlight and those who venture into the sea find immense relief from thirst by consuming this drink. New scientific research has confirmed the medicinal value of aloe vera. It accelerate the restoration of cells damaged by gastritis in the inner wall of the stomach," a company spokesman said.

AloeVera is a medicinal plant grown in all parts of the country.

"Bio Care is the first and only company to get Government registration for the aloe vera drink. The company has also obtained certification from the Medical Research Institute," he said.