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- How do you recognize the real aloe vera?
- This is what the Real Aloe Vera looks like
- The healing effect of aloe vera
- The applications of Aloe Vera:
- Tips
The small teeth distinguish the aloe vera from other aloe species
How do you recognize the real aloe vera?
There are about 500 different species of aloe plants, but only the true aloe vera, also called aloe barbadensis, is one of the medicinal plants. So if you want to benefit from the healing properties of aloe, you should buy the right plant.
An important criterion of distinction is the bitter taste of the true aloe vera. But of course you should not cut off a leaf of the plant and try it if you want to buy an aloe vera. So you have to focus on the external appearance. In addition, the taste is dependent on the casting behavior and in breeding forms often milder than in a wild-grown plant.
This is what the Real Aloe Vera looks like
The true aloe vera has only a short stem or is even stemless. The lancet-shaped smooth leaves are about 40 - 50 cm long and about 6 - 7 cm wide. They are gray-green, sometimes slightly reddish and grow in dense rosettes.
Characteristic are the approximately 2 mm long teeth on the leaf margins. The yellow or orange flowers sit on up to 60 cm long inflorescences. Aloe Vera propagates naturally by foothills. Its healing effects develop only at the age of about four years.
The healing effect of aloe vera
Outstanding is especially the anti-inflammatory and disinfecting effect of aloe vera. Therefore, the gel (the juice) from the leaves of this plant is often used in a variety of skin problems. It also has a wound healing, moisturizing and soothing effect.
Aloegel is a component of many skincare products and even helps in the healing of burns. Further fields of use are eczema, psoriasis or herpes, as well as bruises, acne or abrasions. Ingested Aloegel dissolves constipation, but can cause diarrhea in higher doses and is slightly toxic.
The applications of Aloe Vera:
Tips
For internal use, you should access finished products such as drops or tablets, as overdosing can lead to poisoning.