medicinal plants
Aloe Vera
Properties Aloe Vera.
It is very useful to apply on cuts, wounds, insect bites, burns and scars, ideal to refresh dry skin. Improves the appearance of skin prone to acne. Natural house air purifier.
It is best to use the internal gelatine of its leaves, make a gel for external use.
The properties of Aloe Vera are known from very ancient times. The Sumerians, the Egyptians, the Mayans, in India, in ancient China, in Babylon, in ancient Greece, the Celts, the Persians ... all the most important peoples of antiquity already knew and took advantage of the many uses of Aloe Vera .
It is a medicinal plant very easy to use and maintain. You can have it at home without difficulties. You can also play it easily so that all your family and friends can have one.
Scientific names: Aloe vera, Aloe barbadensis and other species of the genus Aloe.
Common names: aloe, aloe, slug, aloe, acíbar.
Aloe has fleshy leaves and succulents of light green color arranged in rosettes. Aloe leaves have three layers: an outer protection, a fibrous layer (where aloin is concentrated) and a gelatinous heart where it stores water and that contains the medicinal properties.
It is a plant rich in vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, C, E and minerals such as zinc, calcium, chromium, selenium, iron, magnesium and copper, among others.
My grandmother would apply Aloe vera to cuts and they healed quick plus and it was nice and cool when applied, though it does have a slimy sticky texture to it which makes it feel weird to the touch.