Objectives:
· In this blog entry, we will learn on how to take care of aloe vera plants.
· We are familiar of processed products of aloe vera like food supplements and juice that could treat several ailments. Here, we will discover unprocessed aloe plant that could also be a source for treatment.
Growing tips:
Ø Aloe can be indoors and outdoors but it will turn brown in harsh sunlight, so plant in indirect sunlight.
Ø Don’t use too much water because aloe vera plants store water in their leaves.
Ø Allow water to run dry before watering it again.
Ø If planting in a pot, make sure there is a drainage hole so the water can drain easily.
Using Aloe Vera for first aid treatments
Ø Harvest leaves as you need. Choose those closest to the ground as they are the most mature and most potent.
Ø Trim the thorny edges of the leaves. Then slice the leaf across its width, then the inner gooey gel is ready to be applied to the afflicted area. Use generously, it will be absorbed by the skin within several minutes.
Ø After the gel from the first layer has ran dry, scratch with a clean knife to release more juice. Continue until there is nothing left but green skin.
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