indigenous knowledge of healing is passed from generation to generation.

The aloe:

The aloe has been used as a special healing plant for generations. It grows in the Eastern Cape. It is called ikhala in isiXhosa. 

The uses of aloe:

• Its juicy leaves are used for medicine to cure stomach aches.

• It is used to help heal cuts and burns.

• Juice from the plant can be used to soften skin.

Appearance:

The plant has leaves which are spiky and sharp. It stores water in its thick, fleshy green leaves.

Modern medicine:

Modern medicines get their origins from natural plants. Scientists from all over the world are looking for new cures with the help of traditional healers.