Much of the information about the curative properties of aloe vera is anecdotal and so far, few studies have been reported in the literature. This article will feature the chemical and the remedial qualities of aloe vera and the recent research studies about its potential uses in medicine and cosmetology. History In Mesopotamia around 1750 B.C.E., aloe vera was used for medical purposes. Egyptian books (550 B.C.E.) reported skin infections treated with aloe vera, and Discorde