Description The word Aloe is derived from the Arabic word ‘Alloeh’, which means shiny and bitter. For thousands of years, people have recognized the healing and moisturizing properties of the Aloe Vera Plant. Traditionally, it’s believed to help maintain & promote digestion, a healthy immune system and a healthy skin. It is a stem less or very short-stemmed succulent plant growing to 60–100 cm tall, spreading by offsets. The leaves are thick and fleshy; green to grey-green, for thousands of years, people have recognized the healing and moisturizing properties of the Aloe Vera plant. Botanical Name(s): Aloe Barbadensis Miller Traditionally known benefits of this herb: Believed to help with nourishing the skin, hair and nails Believed to help maintain & promote digestion Believed to help maintain a healthy immune system Believed to help maintain a healthy weight Dosage: 30 ml. twice a day before food.