Aloe Vera

₡1,900.00

SKU: 1695 Categories: ,

Scientific name: Aloe vera

Family: Asphodelaceae

Origin: S Africa

Medicinal use: It is frequently found in smoothies, lemonades, juices, in yogurt or in gelatin desserts. It is ideal for making very digestive sweet and salty sauces. Apart from desserts, it can also be added to most stews and soups. It is also used to relieve skin ailments and treat burns and wounds and even skin infections.

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