ALOE FEROX

LILY OF THE DESERT ::
On the southern tip of Africa on the rugged mountains that hug the edge of the dry karoo, the Aloe ferox plant grows. Also known as the "lily of the desert", this hardy plant with it succulent leaves can survive the harshest conditions. When damaged by man or animal, the plant seals off any wound with a sticky, dark liquid that prevents infestation by virus, fungus or insect. This dark liquid has been successfully used by ancient inhabitants as a traditional remedy for many ailments. The white inner gel of the leaf has the ability to hold and store moisture through hot, dry conditions and months of drought. Traditionally the local inhabitants used it to soothe burn wounds, cuts and abrasions. Today those same qualities are still the being used in a wide range of moisturizers and rejuvenating creams and gels. The nutrient rich leaf is filled with the goodness of the earth and contains no herbicides or pesticide making it an ideal source of nutrients and helping your body to cope with modern day living in a gentle and natural way. This plant might be bitter, but we have found it to be both better and blessed!