Plants absorb a number of elements from soil, some of which have no known biological function and some are known to be toxic at low concentrations. Aloe vera plant has been known for its different properties and benefits in the field of medicine, skin care and beauty products. Its natural composition is very useful in the field of cosmetology and treatment of various diseases. The aim of this study was to assess the accumulation of heavy metals (Na, K, Ca, Mg, P, Fe, Cu, Zn, Cd and Pb) in Aloe vera leaves grown in different geographical locations of India. Minerals are the essential elements require for the growth and development of the plants and living organisms. The concentration of Na, K, Ca, Mg, P, Fe, Cu, Zn, Cd and Pb were found quite high in all the samples. Results reveal that the composition of metals in Aloe vera is dependent on the chemical composition of soil and its direct use as cosmetic and for medicine is not good. The results also showed that Aloe vera plant can also be used as a good Phytoremediation agent as it absorbs heavy metals from the soil in high quantity.
