In this series, “Herbal First Aid Kit,” we look at natural alternatives to modern first aid kits, which usually consist of medications made from synthetic chemicals. If you are looking for natural solutions for acute conditions, these herbs are safe, effective, and easily obtainable. The first time I used aloe vera was to treat a bad sunburn…

Follow the “Herbal First Aid Kit” series here. In this series, we look at natural alternatives to modern first aid kits, which usually consist of medications made from synthetic chemicals. If you’re looking for natural solutions for acute conditions, these herbs are safe, effective, and easily available. The first time I used aloe vera was to treat…

As we enter the last few months of the year and the first few of the next, several things come to mind: holidays, parties, cold weather, and cold/flu season. A little aloe vera can go a long way to help ensure you enjoy the best of the season and sail through the rest. Why Aloe…

I’m going to let you in on a few secrets. One, there are many reasons you may want to drink aloe vera juice every day. Although not every one of them may interest you, chances are many of them will and that someone close to you may benefit from them as well. Two, aloe vera…

Common Names: aloe Latin Names: Aloe vera, Aloe africana, Aloe arborescens, Aloe barbadensis Background Aloe is a cactus-like plant that grows in hot, dry climates. It is cultivated in subtropical regions around the world, including the southern border areas of Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California. Historically, aloe has been used for skin conditions and was thought to improve baldness…