We have all heard of Aloe Vera and seen the name appear on many products from shampoo to toilet paper! But how many of us appreciate its extraordinary health and beauty properties; properties highly regarded from the time of the ancient Egyptians and Cleopatra. She coveted the use of this miraculous plant using it to maintain her health and renowned beauty.

So what is Aloe Vera? It is a plant, related to the lily family, which grows native in hot, dry parts of the world. It has slender spiky leaves, which are actually soft to the touch; inside the leaves is the important health beneficial gel. In many countries this plant is known as the