Summer comes and goes faster than any other season in New England. And for many of us, August is the highlight of the season – plenty of warm weather and free time before vacations come to a close and ...

Common houseplants, such as philodendron and aloe vera, can be toxic to cats and dogs. Pets may experience irritation, swelling, vomiting, or diarrhea after ingesting these plants. Pet owners should ...

This succulent has medicinal properties and it's a great addition to any houseplant collection. Marina Gorevaya/Getty Images Aloe Vera is a popular succulent with medicinal properties. Native to ...

Is this plant poisonous to my dog? Will this houseplant be safe if my cat chews on it? At this time of year, master gardeners get a lot of questions like this related to pets and house plants, ...

Aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis miller) is a succulent plant used in alternative medicine. With a total of 420 various plant species of Aloe vera, it has been popular in Indian medicine for the treatment ...

Medically reviewed by Sohaib Imtiaz, MD Key Takeaways Aloe vera juice is rich in antioxidants that fight oxidative ...

Medically reviewed by Patricia Mikula, PharmD Key Takeaways Aloe vera juice has not been proven to lower blood pressure in ...