Friday, 10 May 2019

Aloe Vera and its uses

Aloe vera is an ingredient in many sun tan lotions, hair-care products and moisturising creams.  The sap taken from the fleshy leaves is thought to have healing and moisturising properties.  It was thought to be one of Cleopatra's favourite beauty treatments.

Aloe vera likes hot sunshine and very dry conditions.  It will tolerate very arid conditions.  Aloes has been used medicinally for over 2,000 years.

These days aloe vera juice is widely available.  It may have a laxative effect on the bowel.

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