I have always known that the aloe vera gel from my plants were a good healing plant for scrapes, burns and wounds. It has been used for thousands of years. I have since discovered many more uses for this plant.
Aloe absorbs quick through the skin and reduces swelling as well as pain. It works well for sprains, muscle pain and arthritis. Just rub the gel all over the sore area.
I squeeze the gel into ice cube trays and freeze, so you can also use it as an ice pack. I use it for headaches, it is very soothing. I use the ice cubes on my eyes when they are swollen from allergies or just lack of sleep. The ice cube of aloe is especially soothing if someone has a minor burn.
You can also just keep the gel in the fridge and rub it on cotton balls to use as a compress for your eyes. It is also a great make-up remover. This is one of my favourites; aloe gel reduces wrinkles because aloe regenerates skin cells. Use it for eczema, acne and sun age spots.
Apply gel to sunburns, blisters, cold sores, rashes and insect bites. It helps fight bacteria and avoid infection. It is excellent for cleansing and tightening your pores. Use the gel as shave gel, it keeps legs smooth,and reduces irritation from shaving. Another favourite use I discovered is that it prevents or fades stretch marks. Rub the gel on the stretch marks and let it dry. Apply daily.
Apply gel to your hair, it's great for dandruff, psoriasis and hair loss from these conditions. Use it in place of your normal hair gel. Comb small amounts through your hair and style as usual. It also helps damaged or diseased gums. It will help with swelling and pain. It also helps fight tooth decay and reduces plaque.
There is so many more uses that I did not include. I am planning on buying a few more plants for wrinkles. I will let you know how it works!
By coville123 from Brockville, Ontario
Is aloe vera gel the same as aloe vera juice?
No. The difference is Aloe Gel- thicker, bright green, containing colorants, fragrance, preservatives and p h adjusters. - Aloe Juice- aloe mixed with water, much thinner!
The gel is the clear goo you will find inside an aloe vera plant middle. To make the juice, it's scraped out and added to things like citrus juices, water and sugar etc
No it is not the same. The gel is squeezed from the plant or screaped off the leaves of the plant. The juice is processed and a lot more liquid in the juice and less of the gel from the inside of the leaves.
The juice and pulp from aloe vera plants have a variety of home uses including treating burns and other skin irritations. Check out some of the suggestions found in this page about using my own aloe vera plant.
Unless you have a allergy, you can slice open an aloe vera leaf and apply the gel to your face. This is a page about using aloe vera on oily skin.
Persons with diabetes are subject to skin problems and infections. These issues can be treated with topical aloe vera. There are some studies that suggest that aloe juice may reduce blood sugar.
A natural remedy for hemorrhoidal irritation, aloe vera gel can help shrink blood vessels and cool for quick relief. This is a page about using aloe vera gel for hemorrhoids.
Using your blender you can make a refreshing drink from whole aloe vera. This page contains fresh aloe drink.
Aloe vera can benefit your hair and scalp, and some have experienced hair growth. This is a page about using aloe vera for hair regrowth.
This is a page about using an aloe drink to reduce nighttime urination. Some people believe that drinking this aloe vera juice can help reduce nighttime urination.
This is a page about using aloe vera for sunburns. Aloe vera is well known for its soothing effect on burns.
This is a page about homemade aloe vera juice. Typically thought of as a topical treatment, many people drink the juice to treat a wide variety of internal conditions and ailments.
Can I use aloe vera gel on burn on my neck caused by bleaching cream?
By Fabiola E. from Union City, NJ
