Post No. 33. Aloe Vera.
Aloe Vera is a plant that has been used for medicinal purposes for some 6,000 years. Ancient Egyptians depicted the plant on stone carvings. It was given to pharaohs as a burial gift and called the plant of immortality. The leaves of the aloe Vera plant, also known as the lily oft the desert, are filled with a clear gel that is used topically. The outer green part of the leaves are used to make Aloe Vera juice for internal use. There is no medical evidence that aloe Vera helps tighten skin but there’s no harm trying it.

Aloe Vera is a succulent plant species (plants that have some parts that are more than normally thickened and fleshy, usually to retain water in arid climates or soil conditions. The word “succulent” comes from the Latin word sucus, meaning juice, or sap. Succulent plants may store water in various structures, such as leaves and stems.) of the genus Aloe. An evergreen perennial, it originates from the Arabian Peninsula but grows wild in tropical climates around the world and is cultivated for agricultural and medicinal uses. The species is also used for decorative purposes and grows successfully indoors as a potted plant.

If eaten Aloe Vera has potential toxicity and maybe dangerous. Some persons may suffer diarrhea, and the latter can decrease the absorption of a number of prescription drugs the consumer is taking. It is not recommendable to take aloe Vera orally if the person has diabetes and studies suggest it may lower the blood glucose levels to a dangerous level.

Proponents of Aloe Vera juice believe it is helpful for diseases as diabetes, asthma, epilepsy and brittle bones. It is used topically for a host of skin conditions, including burns and abrasions.

Aloe Vera is extensively used in beauty products. It’s got antiviral and antibacterial properties, promotes hair growth, prevent itching on the scalp, reduces dandruff and conditions the hair.

In pots, the species requires well-drained, sandy potting soil and bright, sunny conditions. Aloe plants can burn under too much sun or shrivel when the pot does not drain water. The use of a good quality commercial propagation mix or packaged “cacti and succulent mix” is recommended, as they allow good drainage. Terra cotta pots are preferable as they are porous. Potted plants should be allowed to completely dry before. One of the videos used as a reference shows how to grow Aloe Vera faster using banana peel fertilizer.

As seen, Aloe Vera has multiple uses and it is a beneficial gift of nature. The picture above was taken in my house. If you have any suggestions, please contact me as soon as possible!

A plant with Purpose: How to Care For Aloe Vera. Time: 8:51:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VK8Zczmp0M

How to Revive a Dying Aloe Vera Plant. Time: 4:14:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gimq_j5GcAI

Grow aloe vera faster using banana peel fertilizer. Time: 3:44:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Skf5r6gxY7c

How to make aloe vera juice at home. Time: 3:01:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3IS_OIf0Y0Q

Watch this video before making Aloe Vera juice at home. Time: 14:15:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7M0klKrrZU



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