Aloe Vera

While there are many claims as to Aloe Vera benefits and its uses, I would like to present some of the facts and information. I have been fortunate to be able to enjoy Aloe and its benefits.

Aloe is a genus of plants belonging to the Asphodelaceae family, and is related to onions and asparagus. The Aloe genus appears naturally in Africa, although many members of the genus are popular houseplants and can be found around the world. The most famous member of the genus isAloe Vera, known for its medicinal uses and applications.

Though there are several common medical uses for Aloe Vera, the most frequent use of the plant is in the form of a topical gel. Gels made from Aloe are used to treat burns and minor scrapes. Read the rest of this entry »

Poison Ivy. You remember it from when you were a child, right? It usually calls up memories of that burning red, itchy leg or arm. But there’s a lot more going on with the well-known plant and we’ll go into all of the details here. By the time we’re through, you’ll have all the facts and even some of the myths. Read the rest of this entry »