What is the difference between Agave and Aloe?

It is very easy to think theology and religious studies are the same. Most times you see people referring to the two terms as one. While this may be true to a certain extent, there are some differences between religious studies and theology. Religious studies talk about different religious beliefs, which means religious studies is not only a study of a particular religion. In religious studies, you learn so much about different beliefs of most prominent religions and what each has to offer in relation to our relationship with God.

Theology, on the other hand, is the study which is particularly centered on God or deities. It also explains the truthfulness of religion in general. While religious studies are a broad way of learning about different religious beliefs, theology centers mostly on the religious practices or beliefs of the Roman Catholic and the protestant. Most people go to theological school to learn more about their faith, whereas religious studies are only meant to inform you about the practices and beliefs of other religions.

Bronchitis can be defined as the inflammation of the bronchi of the lungs, which causes the cilia of the bronchial epithelial cells to stop functioning. However, this condition if not properly managed at the early stage, can lead to acute or chronic bronchitis. Acute bronchitis occurs when the trachea and bronchial tubes become inflamed as a result of the infection of the upper respiratory channel.

Bronchitis generally, can last for several months depending on the type you have, but acute bronchitis will show its worst symptoms between 5 days to 21 days or thereabout. Both bronchitis and acute bronchitis will show symptoms like coughing, pain in the chest, congestion feeling in the chest area. Bronchitis can be prevented if you can do away with smoking and don't get yourself exposed to airborne irritants. Acute bronchitis, on the other hand, can be prevented if you can avoid people who have been infected with any kind of respiratory infection.

Agave is a plant that belongs to the family of Asparagaceae, and it has over 208 different spices. They range from 6 inches to 10 feet tall. Some of the agave species has sharp pointy leaves with curled fibers on its end. Aloe, also known as Aloe vera, belongs to the family of Asphodelaceae and it has over 500 different spices. Though both agave and aloe have similar looks and are tolerant of the drought, there are huge internal differences between agave and aloe. The juice of aloe vera can be consumed in various ways, but most agave plants are dangerous and poisonous so its juice cannot be consumed.

Though the leave of agave and aloe may look very similar, existing they are quite different. Agave leaves are fibrous and have a vascular system of fiber running on the entire leaves. With this trait, rope and strings can be made from agave leaves. Aloe leaves have a gelatinous interior. Its leaves have no fiber. Agave leaves can be used for the production of strings and ropes, as an ornamental plant and in the output of tequila while aloe is medicinal and it is widely used in the pharmaceutical industry. Aloe is used to treating minor burns, skin rashes, and to a lower level of sugar in the blood.