The aloe vera plant is of course healing for cuts, burns, bug bites and makes the most wonderful skin moisturizer. It's also very beneficial to eat or drink.
It has essential vitamins and minerals, proteins, polysaccharides, enzymes, and amino acids. The bulk of the aloe vera leaf is filled with gel, which is approximately 99% water. The other 1% contains over at least 75 known nutrients including 20 minerals, 12 vitamins, 18 amino acids, 200 active plan compounds called phytonutrients, enzymes and of course, water.
This video shows you how to pick, cut and use the leaves. You will see clearly how to harvest, which shoots are best for ingesting and which are best used topically.
Aloe Vera is a perfect medicinal plant to grow plenty of and have on hand for first aid, beautiful skin, more energy and healing nutrients.
"I get up every morning and eat a leaf. You'll notice the difference. It's like a lubricant for the body." says the narrator.