Aloe Vera is one of the oldest plants known to provide many amazing benefits for skin, health, weight loss and more. It's rich in anti-oxidants which means it helps cut out free radicals in the body and boost your immunity. Aloe Vera is a miracle plant known for several health benefits The aloe vera plant is about one or two feet tall with prickly and bitter leaves, which act as a defense to keep animals and insects from feeding on the plant. The leaves hold a gooey translucent gel, also extremely bitter, and known all over the world for its unbelievable healing properties. This translucent gel is made up of around 96% water, some organic and inorganic compounds, a type of protein which contains 18 of the 20 amino acids found in the body and lastly, Vitamin A, B, C, and E. Another part of the aloe vera plant which is used is the 'sap', a yellow-colored liquid stuck to the skin of the plant from the inside. When dried and purified, the powdered aloe is often used as a laxative, though its effectiveness is questionable.