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Aloe Vera is a popular medicinal plant that has been used for thousands of years. It is best known for treating skin injuries, but also has several other beneficial effects on health. This is a list of the benefits of Aloe Vera: 1. Contains healthy plant compounds Aloe Vera is a thick, short-stemmed plant that stores water in its leaves. It is widely used in the cosmetic, pharmaceutical and food industries. Aloe Vera is well recognized by its thick, pointed and fleshy green leaves, which can grow to about 12-19 inches (30-50 cm) in length. Each leaf is full of a slimy tissue that stores water, which makes the leaves thick. This slimy, water-filled tissue is the "gel" we associate with Aloe Vera products. The gel contains most of the bioactive compounds in the plant, including   vitamins , minerals, amino acids, and   antioxidants . Summary:   Aloe Vera is a popular medicinal plant that is used in the cosmetic, pharmaceutical and food industries. Its leaves