Spilt ale over a plant?- It helps to repair damage (4,4)

I believe the answer is:

aloe vera

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'plant?-it helps to repair damage' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this definition defines the answer.

'spilt ale over a' is the wordplay.
'spilt' indicates an anagram.
'ale'+'over'='aleover'
'aleover' with letters rearranged gives 'aloever'.
'aloever'+'a'='ALOE VERA'

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(Other definitions for aloe vera that I've seen before include "type of juice" , "Plant with juice used for treating burns" , "Plant juice used in cosmetics" , "Cosmetic ingredient" , "Cosmetic plant extract" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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