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Aloe

31 May 2017

Alexander the Great was known to use aloe as a purgative after being taught about the plant’s effects by his tutor Aristotle.  Purgatives were highly valued at the time because it was believed that...

What did Aristotle recommend aloe juice for?

20 Mar 2017

Cleansing the body...internally. You know what Aristotle said to Alexander the Great in 325 B.C.? 'Come here Alex, I have something to show you'. And he showed him a plant. It was the Socotrine...

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