Aloe Vera is a succulent perennial plant belonging to the lily family. It is cultivated for its gel, which is used in foods, supplements, remedies, and cosmetics. Aloe Vera gel may help with conditions like burns, frostbite, and herpes. However, the bitter yellow exudate from its leaves should be avoided, as research has found it can be harmful. Aloe Vera contains many vitamins and compounds that soothe digestion, cleanse the skin, reduce inflammation, and boost the immune system. It requires well-draining soil and should be grown in a greenhouse or outside in summer.