Common Names
Aloe Vera Gel
Botanical Name
Aloe vera
Family
Liliaceae
Medicinal Uses
Acne, African, Ayurvedic, Beauty, Burns, Constipation, Cuts & Wounds, Dental/Oral Care, Facial Care, Insect/flea Bites, Pet, Skin Care, Sunburns, Wrinkles.
Properties
Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory, Antibacterial, Antifungal, AntiViral, Cathartic, Depurative, Emollient.
Parts Used
Juice of the inner leaf.
Constituents
Amino acids, anthraquinones, enzymes, hormones, lignin, minerals.
Habitat
Cultivation and natural habitat. The aloe grows wild in tropical and subtropical territories. The plant thrives in arid sandy conditions, dry earth which contains clay and lime and can easily be cultivated.
Side Effects
Most people can be allergic to the aloe vera gel, causing skin allergies, redness in the eyes, skin rashes, irritation and burning sensation. Consuming aloe vera juice might cause your blood sugar levels to drop. It has laxative effects, which may up the chances of electrolyte imbalance in diabetics.
How to Prepare
1. Cut the aloe leaf and keep it vertically leaned against the wall for 10 minutes.
2. Rinse the leaves thoroughly.
3. Cut the thorns along the sides of the leaf.
4. Cut open the leaf by splitting the top portion of the leaf.
5. Use a spoon to scoop out the pulp out of the leaf.
6. Grind the pulp in a mixer grinder.
7. Aloe vera gel is used in many beauty products.
