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Aloe, genus of plants with more than 150 species, most native to South Africa. They usually have short stems, fleshy, lanceolate leaves crowded in rosettes at the end of the stem, and red or yellow tubular flowers in dense clusters. Species vary in height from several centimeters to more than 9 m (30 ft); they are widely cultivated as garden and tub plants. Several species are commercially important as the source of the aloes used in medicine. Many people keep an aloe plant in the kitchen, snapping off a leaf and rubbing the gel on a burn, but aloe also is available commerciallly and seen in everything from pills and portions to skin creams, sunscreens, shampoos, and even tissues. Did you know that Cleopatra used Aloe Vera to enhance and protect her beauty? Historical references show us that aloe was used extensively throughout the world long before the modern day cosmetics & toiletries industry `discovered' this magical ingredient in the late 60s and early 70s. Pliny the Elder advocated the use of aloe to prevent hair loss, Alexander the Great invaded the island of Socotro just to secure adequate supplies of aloe for his army. This magical plant is a natural antibiotic, anti bactiral and moisturiser, the most common uses of today.
To find out more about Aloe Vera we recommend Nature's Healer by Helene Meurer. If you've ever wondered about the role of aloe vera in the field of natural healing and how it might relate to you, this book tells all. The history behind aloe's popularity makes for fascinating reading.
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