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SOOTHE THE Senses

Not for nothing is aloe vera known as the first-aid plant. Aside from being the go-to soothing aid for cuts, burns and other wounds, aloe vera is reported to have antimicrobial, antibiotic, antioxidant, antihistamine and antiinflammatory actions among a huge range of other beneficial effects.

There is documented use by the Egyptians,

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