It’s been called the king of herbs and for good reason. The aloe vera plant, one of the most important healing species in the botanical world, is anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiviral and anti-tumor as well. The secret to Aloe Vera’s miracle like health properties is in the gel. The squishy flesh inside the leaf is a rich source of medicinal carbohydrates, that have a dramatic effect on the healing process.
You can use your aloe right on wounded skin. Just break open a leaf, let the energy gel react with the air for a minute or two and apply directly on burns and minor cuts. It also makes a skin-friendly, skin-healthy after shave. Aloe is great applied to the skin after sun exposure. Even if you don’t have a burn, you’ll help prevent sun damage and maybe skin cancer too.
Aloe vera makes an ideal home companion. It’s a handsome plant with spiky green leaves aligned in a crown like circle. The king of herbs even looks like royalty. It’s easy to care for. It thrives in the desert after all. Just give your aloe a little bit of bright indirect sunlight, water it a bit maybe every three weeks or so, and in return you’ll have a good looking first-aid house plant, that’s as functional and attractive.
