Aloe vera has been in use since the ancient Egyptian times. In fact, the Egyptians called this plant as the “plant of immortality.” Since then, aloe vera has been in the use for skin and hair treatments, beautification, and many other such benefits.
What Is Aloe Vera?
It is a cactus plant that belongs to the Liliaceae family (1). Although, nowadays everybody seems to be growing aloe vera in the comfort of their homes, aloe vera is naturallyfound in dry climates which are found in certain parts of India and Africa. It has been widely used for its medicinal benefits immensely. We can repeats its benefits by using it internally or externally. Among several other uses, aloe vera can be used to cure multiple skin ailments and can also be used to aid digestion.
- Firstly, select a nice plump leaf of the aloe vera plant.
- Cut it at the end with the help of a knife or carefullypluck the leaf from the plant.
- Now that you’ve picked the aloe leaf, with the help of a knife, trim the edges of the leaf (get rid of the thorns).
- Now, slice the aloe leaf lengthwise into two halves.
- With the help of a spoon scoop out the aloe gel.
- If any extra gel is left out after usage, you can store it in your refrigerator.
1. Aloe Treats Sunburns
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