🌿 Aloe Vera: Nature’s First Aid Kit Aloe vera is one of the easiest plants to grow, and it comes with powerful healing benefits. Got a burn, bug bite, or sting? Just break off a leaf and rub the gel directly on your skin for quick relief. But aloe isn’t just for the outside—it can also be consumed. The gel can help soothe the digestive tract, calm irritable bowel issues, and support overall gut health. It’s low-maintenance, nearly impossible to kill, and even helps purify the air in your home.

There's more to aloe than its reputation as a popular house plant and skin-soothing remedy after a day in the sun. | National Geographic History