50 Houseplants That Are Healthy to Keep at Home

50. Aloe Vera is excellent for treating burns!

Aloe vera is easily one of the most useful plants you can keep in your home. In addition to the air purifying and oxygenating properties it shares with other plants, it also functions as a living first-aid station! Aloe is one of the more potent medicinal plants you can grow in your home. The gel inside aloe vera leaves that allow it to retain water in harsh desert climates is a fantastic first aid remedy for minor burns, especially sunburns. Simply clip off a small portion of the end of a leaf, peel back the outer layer, and slather on the cooling, healing balm.