Aloe is a lily-like, green, and sometimes spiny shrub with very little, if any, stem. Aloe Vera derives its name from the Arabic word 'alloeh', which means bitter. With a high water content of nearly 96%, the aloe vera plant has been hailed as a medicinal plant with many a beneficial property. The aloe vera plant can easily be grown at home - it is virtually maintenance … [Read more...]