There are thousands of vitamins, herbs and other supplements on the market today. There are many extreme claims made for some products that do not hold up under scrutiny. However, there are certain products that really have proven themselves effective, sometimes even more so than mainstream medicine. One of these herbal remedies is aloe vera. You can consume aloe vera as a juice or, in its thickened gel form, apply it to the skin. You can use it in either form to help with many different problems. Are you wondering what is so great about aloe vera? Just keep reading, and you'll find out all about the great qualities of this plant!