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Aloe Vera Small

Aloe Vera Small

Product number: 830993.1
Origin: Arabian Peninsula
Latin: Aloe vera

Aloe Vera is one of the oldest known medicinal plants. In ancient Greece, doctors used the plant in their prescriptions, while the ancient Egyptians not only used the plant as medicine but also as an elixir of life, for skin care, and for embalming their pharaohs. This tropical succulent is planted in many countries as a good luck charm near homes. The best care involves a very bright spot and not too much water. In summer, keeping it under a canopy (due to rain) is also fine. Anyone who has such a plant at home can cut off a leaf, rinse it under the tap, and use the gel from the leaf directly. You can apply it to the skin or take a tablespoon twice a day. Please note the restrictions: do not use internally during pregnancy, and due to the aloin present, there is a risk of a laxative effect. A cut leaf can be stored for a while. It has a relatively long shelf life. Cut the leaf into strips of 5 cm and halve them lengthwise. Wrap the pieces you don't use immediately in cling film and label them with a date. Before reusing them, check if the leaf still has a good color and if gel comes out. Hold that side of the leaf against the skin and spread it. Or secure the piece of leaf to the skin with a bandage. You can also cut the leaf into small pieces and put them in a glass jar. Cover the leaves with a vegetable oil (salad oil, olive oil). Let this mixture infuse for 60 days, then strain out the large pieces. The remaining oil is an excellent product with a long shelf life. Store it in a dark bottle. Aloe vera was named by Linnaeus. The name Aloe barbadensis still appears on the internet, but it is nothing other than the name Philip Miller (Mill.) gave to the same plant. Within nomenclature, the name by Linnaeus (L.) was chosen.

Denominations:
Latin: Aloe vera
Dutch: Aloë Vera
English: Aloe Vera

Planting time:

All year

Soil type:

Sandy
Loamy

Location:

Indirect sunlight

Flower colour: Green to yellow-green tubular flowers
Average growth height: 60 to 90 cm
Attractive to insects:
Annual or perennial: Perennial
Hardy: Not frost hardy
Origin: Arabian Peninsula
Ease of cultivation: Easy

Latin: Aloe vera
Dutch: Aloe Vera
Also known as:
English: Aloe Vera

How it works: We found the following information online regarding its use, but we strongly recommend thorough research and professional advice before use. Aloe Vera can be used topically for burns, skin irritation, and sunburn. The gel from the leaves can be applied directly to the skin. It is also said to help with skin problems such as ringworm, inflamed cuts, acne, shingles, eczema, wrinkles, and dry, itchy patches on the skin. For some people, Aloe Vera causes skin irritation. In such cases, discontinue use. Certain products from the plant also exist for internal use. Aloe sap is suitable as a mouthwash for painful gums and is sometimes used against thrush. However, when used internally, Aloe Vera products can have a laxative effect. This is because it contains a powerful laxative substance: aloin. This can cause diarrhea and gastrointestinal cramps. These products should therefore not be used long-term and are not recommended during pregnancy. Laxatives are generally discouraged by dietitians and doctors as a weight-loss aid. If you do use Aloe sap or Aloe Vera supplements as a laxative, do so under the supervision of a doctor and never exceed the recommended amount. Incidentally, there are also Aloe products from which the aloin has been removed. This can be done by not using the top parts of the leaf. Some manufacturers claim they filter the aloin out of the product afterwards, but this can only be done with chemical agents and therefore does not improve the products.