I'm not much of an indoor gardener. House plants can be messy, and I am anti-mess. I also used to have what my husband affectionately called "the black thumb of death." A little dramatic, I think, but there are (or used to be) various and assorted potted pets that would probably agree. However, that was then and this is now. I seem to be gaining the upper hand on all sorts of vegetation, so with my confidence boosted, I grabbed up a little aloe vera plant I spotted in the store yesterday. You see, I am researching the idea of planting a medicinal herb garden. Outdoors, of course. I have just the spot, and the idea has been circling the hamster wheel in my head for a while now. This little herbal wonder seemed a good place to start. Indoors, of course. I made peace with the idea of letting it take up residency on a console in my living room because it just has so much to offer. Here is a sampling of claims made by people past and present, near and far, as to the healing powers of aloe:
- Soothe burns, insect bites, atheletes foot, and rashes
- Banish pimples
- Grow hair
- Get rid of age spots
- Alleviate asthma, IBS, and heartburn
- Fight infection
You can find more uses here.
So, really, I guess the question is, what does it not do and why would I not want this miracle plant around to solve all my woes?
Go ahead. Get one. You'll thank me next time your psoriasis acts up.
This is Chad. I have been kicking around the same idea with far less action. Can't wait to talk to you more about.
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