A succulent plant with thick, fleshy leaves containing a gel used for medicinal and cosmetic purposes. Known especially for its healing properties for burns and skin conditions.
From Latin 'aloe', borrowed from Greek 'aloe', possibly from a Semitic language. The word has remained remarkably stable across languages and millennia, reflecting the plant's consistent recognition for its medicinal value across diverse cultures.
Aloe vera has been called the 'plant of immortality' by ancient Egyptians and was reportedly one of Cleopatra's beauty secrets! NASA has even recognized it as one of the best air-purifying plants, proving that this ancient remedy continues to benefit modern life in unexpected ways.
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