The Egyptian Popeye Has World's Biggest Biceps. The Egyptian Popeye Has World's Biggest Biceps. For the 2013 edition of the Guiness Book of World Records, amateur body-builder Moustafa Ismail earned the title âowner of the largest upper-arm muscles on Earth.â But soon after, the title was taken away.
History of Aloe Vera. This striking plant is native to tropical and semi-tropical regions of Africa and the Mediterranean. Aloe has been used for centuries, and mentioned by Dioscorides (one of the fathers of herbal medicine) in 78 AD and mentioned in medicinal books dating back to the 10 th century in Europe. Aloe, native to Africa, found its way to the west via trade routes from Egypt and Africa.
Aloe vera is a succulent and mucilaginous plant that can grow up to 40 inches in height. Without a stem, its green leaves resemble blades or a sword coming out from a central point. These thick and heavy leaves contain the precious healing gel that provides the medicinal uses of aloe vera.ou can use the aloe vera fresh from a plant. All you need to do is cut up a leaf from the plant and scoop out the gel for your recipe. Here is a helpful tip: When you remove a leaf, make sure to separate the leaf right at the base of the leaf itself, at the point where it connects to the rest of the plant.