Aloe Vera comes from an Arabic word 'alloeh', which means bitter. It has been in use since ancient times for healing infections and burns
Aloe vera is a desert lily, native to northern Africa, known for its thick spiked leaves which contain a clear gel-like liquid used for medicinal purposes. Aloe vera has been nicknamed a "pharmacy in a plant" because of its numerous health benefits. It is used as a mild laxative. It is has skin moisturizing and healing properties. It contains at least 140 compounds which support health in various ways. Aloe vera is a mild, natural antiseptic and useful to have around the house for minor cuts and scrapes, including skin burns. It's also a popular treatment for acne. You can purchase a potted aloe vera plant and break one of its leaves for its medicine, or try a concentrate 18x aloe vera juice, which is 18 times more powerful that the natural aloe vera liquid.