Botanical Name: Aloe vera
Family: Asphodelaceae

What We're Growing:
We grow aloe for its juicy, healing leaves and drought-tolerant structure. This succulent is a living first-aid kit — grown in pots or tucked into sunny garden beds.

How We Use It:
We use aloe gel directly from the leaf to soothe burns, bites, cuts, and sun-exposed skin. Internally, it can be used in small amounts for digestive support under proper guidance.

Why It’s Good for You:
Aloe contains over 75 active compounds — including polysaccharides, enzymes, vitamins, and salicylic acid. It's deeply cooling, hydrating, and anti-inflammatory, especially for the skin.

Internally, small amounts of aloe may help soothe the digestive tract and promote bowel regularity, though only under proper supervision.

In the Garden:
Aloe thrives in full sun, sandy soil, and minimal water. It propagates easily from offsets and does well indoors or out.

Fun Fact:
Aloe vera has been used for thousands of years to treat wounds, burns, and digestive issues — known in ancient Egypt as the “plant of immortality.”