Growing easy-care Aloe vera, nature’s burn ointment

Grow your own burn ointment by adding Aloe vera to your indoor plant collection. This succulent has been used for centuries to treat superficial burns, cuts, sunburns and more. The gel inside the leaves is the medicinal part of the plant. Cut away the outer part of the leaf, and use just the gel on the problem areas. Make sure to remove the latex plant sap located between the outer layer (skin)…