Aloe aristata is a species of Aloe, native to northern Africa. It is a very short-stemmed succulent plant growing. The Aloe Vera plant has long, spiked leaves, which are thick-skinned and contain a clear gel-like substance. Aloe Vera is a desert lily and there are more than 200 varieties.

A number of research and studies have indicated that Aloe aristata contains at least three anti-inflammatory fatty acids...cholesterol, camper sterol and B-sitosterol (plant sterols) which helps to explain why research leads us to believe that its benefits may be effective in the treatment of burns, cuts, scrapes, abrasions, allergic reactions, rheumatoid arthritis, rheumatic fever, acid indigestion, ulcers, plus many inflammatory conditions of the digestive system and other internal organs, including the stomach, small intestine, colon, liver, kidney, and pancreas.

Aloe aristata is well known as torch plant. Its beautiful flowers attract bees and birds naturally. It is being a common and demanding garden plant due its natural healing and health benefit properties.

People take aloe aristata internally because of its benefits for the immune system and digestion tract. Aloe aristata products are considered as a healthy dietary supplement because of its high volume of mineral and vitamin content. Enthusiasts claim that drinking aloe vera keeps weight down because it provides many nutrients and promotes a healthy feeling.