Aloe has been used for hair care since ancient times. Having originated in the Arabian Peninsula, the epicenter of early trade routes, this medicinal plant quickly moved across the continent to Mediterranean ports and then to Asia. Legend has it that Cleopatra and...
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Growing and Harvesting Aloe Vera Gel
Growing and harvesting your own aloe vera is easy and affordable. I currently live in the Saudi desert and aloe is the one plant I don’t have to worry about through our long, hot summers… and when I say hot, I’m mean an average daily temperature of 120 F (48C) or...
The History and Benefits of Aloe Vera
The history of aloe vera is fascinating, not only because it has been healing people for centuries, but also because it has been used for centuries across the globe.