Patios, porches, pots and gardens can be seen hosting the aloe plant throughout the world. The succulent is popular for treating a number of skin issues including burns, scrapes, cuts and psoriasis. More unfamiliar benefits of aloe go deeper than the skin and are used by consuming the internal gel and juice from the leaves.

Aloe has been shown to help fight stomach ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome, osteoarthritis, asthma and can help stabilize blood sugar in diabetics. Aloe juice is sold in most grocery and specialty stores. Enjoy a glass today, because nature is medicine!