Aloe Ferox

The Mohammedan of ancient Egypt regarded the aloe plant as sacred and protective and hung the leaves of the plant in doorways of the home to ensure the safety of the occupants within. The Egyptians also made papyrus from aloe and, combined with myrrh and other herbs and spices, was used as embalming material. The plant was held in such high esteem that a man’s wealth and dedication to the king was measured by the amount of aloe in his possession.

The ancient Egyptians called aloe the “plant of immortality” and the Knights Templar credited a long, healthy life to the regular enjoyment of the “elixir of Jerusalem,” a wine made from aloe and hemp.