Aloe vera

leaf · prebiotic

A translucent gel from the heart of the fleshy leaves of a desert succulent, in pieces or as a drink. It provides mucilage, including acemannan.

Origin: Arabian Peninsula
Season (United States): all year round · grows in your region
Preparation: It is the clear gel at the heart of the leaf that is eaten. The yellow latex, just under the skin, is a strong laxative: rinse the gel under clear water before using it.
Molecules: Mucilages
Did you know?: It comes from the Hajar mountains in north-eastern Oman; ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt and Greece already knew it.