The part of the Aloe Vera which is used are the leaves. The Aloe is an Emollient, Purgative and Vulnerary. It is also used for its antibacterial, anesthetic and antiseptic properties, and is good to use as a tool for restoration of tissue. It is most commonly used on burns and minor cuts, especially good for sunburns, although it is being used for the treatment of skin cancer.
Aloe Vera (barbadensis miller) contains over 20 minerals, all of which are essential to the human body. The human body requires 22 amino acids for good health eight of which are called "essential" because the body cannot fabricate them. Aloe Vera contains all of these eight essential amino acids, and 11 of the 14 "secondary" amino acids. Aloe Vera has Vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, B12, C and E. Vitamins cannot be manufactured within the body, and some cannot be stored by the body, so it is necessary for the diet to sustain a continuous supply.
The amazing healing and medicinal properties of this plant extend to benefit the skin. By drinking two to four ounces, or even up to 1/2 cup of aloe juice each day the skin gets a boost to help clear blemishes and improve skin quality. This is partly due to the balancing and toning effect that aloe juice has on the intestinal tract.
This Aloe Vera soap recipe is perfect for dry, cracked skin, burned skin, blisters, insect bites, and allergic reactions. Aloe vera is so soothing to many different skin problems.
Aloe vera soap balls
Mix grated soap with evening primrose oil, aloe and rosewater. Cover and let sit overnight. Put in a food processor and mix well while adding essential oils. Wet your hands and form the mixture into balls. Place on wax paper to dry.
These soaps will look like traditional New England soap balls. The scent is refreshing and the aloe has a soothing effect on the skin. This is a good face soap. Never use a commercial soap on your face!
Aloe vera moisturizer recipe
1 tablespoon of a very good quality extra virgin olive oil
Mix with the gel expressed from one large leaf from an aloe vera plant
Apply a light layer to the skin every morning and night
Keep unused portion in refrigerator for up to three days.
Tonic Juice
Wash two leaves
Extract Aloe Vera gel
Place in blender (about 150 grams)
Add one cup water or apple juice
Add honey (250 grams)
Red Wine (350 grams)
Directions: Wait 7 days, and then take one tbsp 3 times a day before meals.
Aloe vera juice recipe
Cut off 8-10cm from a leaf, then slice the cutting lengthwise.
Scoop out the gel found in the centre, taking great care not to pick up any of the yellowish layer next to the outer skin which is bitter and has powerful laxative effects.
Whisk one to 2 teaspoons of the fresh gel into 1 cup of fresh cold water or vegetable juice and take daily or several times a week for intestinal health.
