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ALOE VERA

ALOE VERA

A succulent, tropical plant that has been used for centuries to heal both externally and internally. Aloes are resistant to drought, taking in water very easily and losing moisture very slowly.

USES

 Applied to burns and sunburn, ringworm, infected cuts, acne, shingles, eczema, wrinkles, and areas of dry, itchy skin.

ALOE GEL

Wash the leaves. Cut into 2in. (5cm) lengths. Slice each piece in half, to expose the largest amount of gel. Wrap each piece in plastic wrap and date. To use: remove plastic and apply the gel side of the leaf to the skin; smear over the affected area, or hold in place with a bandage.

PROPERTIES

 Soothing

 Cooling

 Antiseptic

 Antifungal

NOTES AND DOSAGES

 Aloes are easily grown as a house plant. Cut the leaf and apply the gel directly to the skin, or take 1 tablespoon, twice daily, as an internal medicine. The cut leaves will keep and can be used again. There are many excellent preparations of aloe in the stores—follow the instructions on the packet. The fresh aloe is unsurpassed for burns, irritable rashes, and sunburn. Keep some in the freezer for immediate use.

CAUTION

The gel is safe, but preparations of the whole leaf are strongly laxative and should not be used for long periods or in pregnancy.