All about the Aloe Vera Plant - Continued

Aloe Vera healing actions

Aloe Vera is a plant of many surprises. It looks like a cactus, grows in dry surroundings, but it belongs to the Lily family. It stays moist and cool where other plants wilt shutting down its pores to prevent water loss. When cut or damaged its healing powers come to light, forming a protective covering to ensure that the plant continues to thrive.

Aloe Vera grows naturally in Africa, America, Europe and Asia where there are over 200 varieties of the plant, but it is the Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) variety that has the best medicinal properties.

Aloe Vera is well known for its healing properties. Just remove one of the lower leaves from the plant, slice it open and apply directly to the affected area.

Soothes Minor burns, Scalds, Sunburn, insect bites, stings, Stings from stinging plants, scratches, scrapes, minor abrasions, itchy rashes including Eczema and Psoriasis and Acne.

Immediate application of this fresh gel relives, soothes and prevents blistering.

Aloe Vera can also be used on your pets!