Aloe Vera:

Aloe Vera is a great natural treatment solution. It is most potent directly from an aloe plant, from the inner layer of leaves.  It can be used for small cuts and minor burns and also skin irritations.  Not only is aloe a powerful natural healing agent it can also be processed and used in food, medicine, beverages and cosmetics production.  Be aware that too much in your food or drink can cause a laxative effect.

Aloe Vera’s use can be traced back 6,000 years to early Egypt, where the plant was depicted on stone carvings. Known as the "plant of immortality," aloe was presented as a burial gift to deceased pharaohs. [1]
Common Names—aloe vera, aloe, burn plant, lily of the desert, elephant’s gall
Latin Names—Aloe Vera, Aloe barbadensis

Pure Aloe also has antibacterial properties and can be used to disinfect. It is soothing and promotes healing of wounds. We know this plant mainly for it healing, soothing and moisturizing capabilities. The benefit of Aloe Vera can be credited to its many nutrients such as carbohydrates, vitamins c, folic acid, B1, B2, B3 & B6, calcium, magnesium, zinc and copper.  

Use Aloe from your own plant or go to the store and pick up a bottle of pure Aloe. It is a great solution to have on hand.

To grow your own Aloe Vera Plant you must keep it inside unless you live in a very warm climate all year round. They are succulent plants and are 95% water and require full sun and moderately fertile soil with fast drainage. Allow soil to become completely dry before watering plant each time.

Warm regards and love -

Erin

 [1] National Center for Complimentary and Alternative Medicine