Chevallier,  Andrew. Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine,  pg. 286. Aloe Vera “Native to Africa, aloe vera is commonly cultivated as a potted plant and has two distinct types of medicinal use. The clear gel contained in the leaf is a remarkably effective healer of wounds and burns, speeding up the rate of healing and reducing the … Continue reading Common Herbs & Herbal Medicines – An Alphabetical Directory by Common Name