Aloe vera is a popular succulent plant with a rich history. Aside from its beauty and ease of care, aloe vera is often used as an herbal remedy. The plant is referred to as “the burn plant,” “the wonder plant,” ...
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Common, Everyday Plants You’ll Be Shocked Are Toxic
It’s not common for most people to walk around a yard or garden and indiscriminately munch on plants. But it’s a whole different story when it comes to kids and pets. There are also plants that can cause significant skin ...
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Read More »How To Know If Your Store-Bought Aloe Vera Gel Is Fake
Why buy bottled Aloe vera Gel when you can grow your own plants? This is the question that most people ask when they first hear of bottled Aloe vera gel. Why would I buy it when I can grow my ...
Read More »8 Amazing Uses For Homegrown Aloe Vera (That Have Nothing To Do With Sunburns)
Native to Eastern and Southern Africa, the prickly aloe vera plant has adapted to many climates throughout the world and has been used for centuries for herbal medicine. The perennial succulent is easy to grow and because of its many ...
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Read More »The Healing Powers Of Homegrown Aloe Vera
Aloe vera (Aloe barbendensis) has been used for more than 6,000 years to treat a variety of ailments, from burns to indigestion. In fact, this humble plant was so highly regarded by the Greeks that it fueled Alexander the Great’s ...
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