by Matt Gibson If you grow aloe vera, you know just how hardy this plant is and how many new tiny plants (called pups) it produces. But you may be wondering just how to go about separating the pups from the plant so they can be transplanted and grow into healthy specimens … [Read more...]
Aloe Vera for Acne
by Julie Christensen Aloe vera, the desert plant known for its medicinal qualities, goes by several names, including medicine plant, burn plant and lily of the desert. Regardless of what you call it, this little plant packs extraordinary healing power. The plant, native to the … [Read more...]
Aloe Vera Uses
References to aloe vera's uses have been found in early Chinese, Greek, Indian, Egyptian and Christian literature. The walls of the ancient Egyptian pyramids include drawings of aloe vera plants. Alexander the Great conquered the island Socotra in the fourth century B.C. because … [Read more...]
Benefits of Aloe Vera
Aloe vera, also known as Medicine Plant, has been cultivated for over 6,000 years for its health benefits. Native to the Mediterranean, this plant is said to have been the reason Alexander the Great conquered the island Socotra, where the plant was cultivated. Native Americans … [Read more...]
How to Care for Aloe Vera Plants
Aloe Vera plants are not only attractive houseplants but also have a long history of possessing wonderful healing properties. People use Aloe Vera to help soothe minor burns, cuts, scrapes and abrasions. Aloe Vera's healing sap is added to creams, lotions and first-aid salves. … [Read more...]