Aloe Vera Benefits
Ever wonder why some people swear by this plant and have a windowsill full of aloe vera plants? After you read about some of the aloe vera benefits, you may find yourself running out to get one for your family.
Easy to grow, good for the environment, and inexpensive to maintain are additional advantages of this plant. Aloe vera is at the top of my "need to have" houseplant list.
Easy to grow, good for the environment, and inexpensive to maintain are additional advantages of this plant. Aloe vera is at the top of my "need to have" houseplant list.
Easily Grow Your Own Aloe Vera Plants
Aloe Vera plants are very easy to grow yourself. It really is one of the easiest houseplants to care for. All you need is a nice sunny, windowsill so the plants have lots of warmth and sunlight.Aloe plants do need to be watered frequently in the summer. Don't overwater, but make sure you do water often enough so that the plant does not shrivel or appear limp. During the winter months, the plant becomes somewhat dormant, and does not require a lot of water during the cold months.
When you plant your aloe, remember that drainage is important. You can use a planter with a 1-2 inch layer of gravel in the bottom of the pot or use a container with drainage holes. Your potting soil should have extra perlite or coarse sand added. You can always use a cacti potting soil, too.
As your plant grows, you can remove the shoots around the edge to start a new plant. You can add your new plant to your windowsill, or pass it on to a friend.
Aloe Vera Plant - 5 Topical Applications
5 Benefits of the Aloe Vera Plant
Topical Applications
1. Use to treat a minor kitchen burn such as a scald type burn. (Not a second or third degree burn!)
2. Soothe a minor sunburn.
3. Use as a moisturizer for eczema or psoriasis. Rub the plant juice on hands and feet, add gloves or socks, and let the aloe vera plant do its thing.
4. Reduce or prevent scarring and stretch marks with aloe vera.
5. Shrink warts.
1. Use to treat a minor kitchen burn such as a scald type burn. (Not a second or third degree burn!)
2. Soothe a minor sunburn.
3. Use as a moisturizer for eczema or psoriasis. Rub the plant juice on hands and feet, add gloves or socks, and let the aloe vera plant do its thing.
4. Reduce or prevent scarring and stretch marks with aloe vera.
5. Shrink warts.
Aloe Vera Plant - 5 Cosmetic Applications
5 More Benefits of the Aloe Vera Plant
Cosmetic Type Uses
1. Are your eyebrows red after plucking? Just use some aloe vera and the redness will disappear, and the skin will be soothed.
2. Need a brow gel? Mix aloe vera with an eyeshadow color that matches your brow and apply.
3. Reverse signs of aging. Apply to face, especially wrinkles.
4. Tighten facial pores with the astringent properties of aloe vera.
5. Use to brighten your skin. Aloe vera can reduce signs of dark spots and pigmentation.
1. Are your eyebrows red after plucking? Just use some aloe vera and the redness will disappear, and the skin will be soothed.
2. Need a brow gel? Mix aloe vera with an eyeshadow color that matches your brow and apply.
3. Reverse signs of aging. Apply to face, especially wrinkles.
4. Tighten facial pores with the astringent properties of aloe vera.
5. Use to brighten your skin. Aloe vera can reduce signs of dark spots and pigmentation.
Aloe Vera Plants Are Part of My Household
Do you keep a plant nearby so you can reap all the benefits of aloe vera?
Do you have aloe vera plants?
Fetching blurbs now... please stand byYes! I always have at least one aloe vera plant.
GonnaFly says:
We have a couple of plants but they get used so much, we probably need more!
Posted September 27, 2009
sam3erry says:
Not yet! really want one now ;)
love your lens 5*
thanks alot
sam
Posted August 21, 2009
sandyspider says:
I have one. It keeps getting bigger, despite the fact that I have a brown thumb.
Posted August 02, 2009
capriliz says:
Absolutely! I always have at least one aloe vera plant as a houseplant. And that is one plant my cats don't try to eat!!
Posted June 19, 2009
No way!
How Do You Prepare the Aloe Vera Gel?
It is very easy to harvest the gel inside each aloe vera leaf.
Cut off one of the outer leaves. Cut close to the base of the plant and cut at an angle.
Place the leaf in a glass or some container so that it can be propped upright for about 10 minutes. This allows the sap to drain out.
Lay the leaf flat on a cutting board. Using a sharp knife, cut off the tip of the leaf. Then cut off the serrated edges that run up both sides of the leaf.
Carefully slice the leaf lengthwise so you can seperate the front from the back.
Using a spoon or a butter knife, scoop out the mucilage and the gel, but not the sap.
Store in a refrigerated container and you have aloe vera gel ready to go.
Cut off one of the outer leaves. Cut close to the base of the plant and cut at an angle.
Place the leaf in a glass or some container so that it can be propped upright for about 10 minutes. This allows the sap to drain out.
Lay the leaf flat on a cutting board. Using a sharp knife, cut off the tip of the leaf. Then cut off the serrated edges that run up both sides of the leaf.
Carefully slice the leaf lengthwise so you can seperate the front from the back.
Using a spoon or a butter knife, scoop out the mucilage and the gel, but not the sap.
Store in a refrigerated container and you have aloe vera gel ready to go.
Aloe Vera Necessities
Learn more about aloe vera while starting your own indoor garden!
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- HorseAndPony HorseAndPony Oct 28, 2009 @ 12:34 pm
- My family uses aloe for everything, including our horses. However, we do not have plants or prepare any of it ourselves. This was a great lens.
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- jaja23 jaja23 Oct 2, 2009 @ 2:41 am
- Great infos! I didn't know it has this much uses...
Love your lens ^_^
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- oztoo oztoo Oct 1, 2009 @ 6:37 am
- I didn't know you could use it for warts. Very useful plant and easy to grow. Nice lens.
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- GonnaFly GonnaFly Sep 27, 2009 @ 2:05 am
- Excellent information.
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- mukunda22 mukunda22 Sep 18, 2009 @ 10:18 am
- Wonderful and well presented lens on Aloe Vera--My favorite plant!!!
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I have always had at least one aloe vera plant in my house. Easy to use, easy to grow. The aloe plant benefits make it so worth it!
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