Aloe Vera History

All About Aloe Vera History and Where the Magic Came From

So who discovered Aloe Vera? Aloe Vera mysteriously appears in every phase of history, with many testimonials to its great medicinal values. There is mention of Aloe Vera by all civilisations from the Eygptians, Arabs, Greeks, Chinese, Indians, Japanese, Native American Indians and various European populations. It is believed by many however to have originated in Africa and transported to various parts of the globe by conquering armies and travellers.

	Alexander the Great was known to have carried the Aloe Vera plant into battle to treat the cuts and wounds of his soldiers. The medicinal effects of Aloe Vera are so powerful that they help combat infection in the wound and overcome the potential for further infection because of its anti-fungal / bacterial nature.
	Cleopatra, is said to have used the aloe vera on her skin as protection from the sun, and to have consumed the aloe vera gel helped to keep her skin looking young from the inside.
	The Egyptians are thought to have used aloe vera in their embalming.
	The Spanish Conquistadors and Missionaries were probably responsible for taking Aloe Vera to the "new world". Aloe Vera was planted around missions and used extensively by missionaries and the native population as a universal healing agent.

The first know document to mention Aloe Vera as a healing plant was found near the Mesopotamian city of Nippu. A Sumerian clay tablet dating to the year 2200 BC describes it as a plant of great healing power.

The Plant of Many Names...

Aloe Vera, has been known by many names over the ages:-

	The Greek scientists, 2000 years ago called Aloe Vera "The Universal Panacea"
	The Egyptians called Aloe Vera "The PLANT of IMMORTALITY"
	The American Indians called Aloe Vera "The WAND of HEAVEN"
	Today the common name is just "ALOE VERA" or "The BURN PLANT" or "Lily of the Desert" or just "The Medicine Plant".

Today many the ancient tales of the natural healing powers of Aloe Vera have proven to be factual, rather than fanciful, as modern medicine unlocks the secrets contained within the leaves. Aloe Vera is now the basis of a multimillion-dollar industry of health and beauty products. And why not, aloe vera has long been known for its natural healing and powerful regenerative properties.

Although Scientists have not yet discovered all the secrets of why Aloe Vera works... they do realise that it is the "Specific Mixture of the Ingredients" in Aloe Vera that is responsible for giving the plant it's wide range of healing powers. So-called "modern medicine" can't argue with the effectiveness of Aloe Vera on hundreds of maladies.

You now have read all about the story of Aloe Vera History.... read about Aloe Vera's natural healing powers.

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