Byline: JANE CLARKE
Aloe vera has long been regarded as a plant with extraordinary healing powers. The ancient Egyptians called aloe vera, a native of Africa, the 'plant of immortality', and it earned its reputation among Western herbalists as 'the potted physician' many centuries ago. More recently research has verified that the clear, bitter gel contained within aloe vera's dagger-shaped leaves does indeed have healing properties, including nutritional benefits. In my opinion, it's one of the best first-aid home remedies, which is why I make sure that my fridge is always stocked with both aloe vera juice and gel.
Aloe vera gel has anaesthetic, …
