Aloe vera is a plant that has over 250 species and grows mostly in Africa. Studies have shown that when used on patients with trauma or blood loss, the survival rate has gone up by 30%. It also works wonders in the digestive system by soothing the digestive tract. The gel from the leaf of the plant can also help heal burns by 1 degree! I believe that they should use aloe vera in hospitals and people should have it in their first aid kits, not to mention the army! To come to a conclusion, aloe vera is the true wonder plant.