Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera

Tending

1. Requires very little water to grow
2. (cannot grow in heavy snow or cold weather, not a problem for us)
3. Impervious to many insects
   

Medicinal Purposes:

1. Treat wounds (*1)
   
2. Treat burn wounds (*1, 2nd degree only)
3. Treat heartburn
4. Irritable bowel syndrome
5. Anti-bacterial
6. Improves blood glucose levels in diabetics
   
7. Used with dentifrice, significantly reduces plaque and chance of gingivitis.
   

*1: limited and contradictory

Other purposes:

1. Gell for lotion
   
2. Drink?