Latin Names – Aloe vera, Aloe barbadensis
Botanical Illustration of Aloe Vera Vulgaris from Phytographia Curiosa by Abraham Munting 1702
The aloe vera plant is a hardy evergreen perennial that is used as an herbal remedy around the world. It has spiky green leaves that contain a clear gel that has traditionally been used as a topical ointment on the skin as a moisturizer and also for wounds, burns, sunburn and psoriasis.
