Aloe Contains Amino Acids

• The Aloe vera plant is rich in amino acids, the "building blocks" of life, and contains eighteen of the twenty amino acids. Since the human body is able to produce only ten of the necessary amino acids, it must receive the other amino acids in food or supplements daily.
  
  

Healing Benefits

• Because of the high amino acid count, Aloe is proven to aid in digestion, reduce inflammation, and soothe skin irritations such as sunburns and eczema. According to a Discovery.com article, scientists are now researching how Aloe vera may benefit AIDS patients.
  
  

Forms

• Apply Pure Aloe vera by breaking off a piece of the stem and applying the greenish sap to the skin directly. Aloe can be found in pill form when used as a supplement, and is also an additive in common household products, such as cosmetics and other types of moisturizers.
  
  

Considerations

• Although most people can consume Aloe vera with few side effects, users taking medication should consult their doctor before adding any new supplements.
  
  

How to Grow Aloe Vera Plants

• Although Aloe vera originated in Africa, it can be grown virtually anywhere in the world, indoors or outside, as long as the area does not frost. The plants prefer sandy soil with dry soil between waterings.