Aloe vera plant...???

Question

ok so i bought a small aloe and a medium one so what are some good tips on the plant can i turely eat the plant i know you can put it on burns and cuts but what eles thanks for the info

Answer 1

Burns

Aloe gel, made from the central part of the aloe leaf, is a common household remedy for minor cuts and burns as well as sunburns. It can be found in many commercial skin lotions and cosmetics. Aloe contains active compounds that may decrease pain and inflammation and stimulate skin growth and repair. For this reason, aloe vera gel has gained tremendous popularity for relief of burns, with individual success in helping minor burns. However, scientific studies show mixed results. Some show that aloe speeds healing, but at least one study showed that aloe actually delayed healing. Aloe is best used for minor burns and skin irritations, and should never be applied to an open wound.

Herpes and skin conditions

Preliminary evidence also suggests that aloe gel may improve symptoms of genital herpes and certain skin conditions such as psoriasis.

Constipation

Aloe juice or aloe latex, a yellow, bitter liquid derived from the skin of the aloe leaf, is a powerful laxative. However, it can cause painful cramping and is not recommended. Other gentler, herbal laxatives from the same plant family as aloe (such as cascara and senna) are generally recommended first.  

Answer 2

Eat it ? Ugggh Probably wouldn't hurt you but, gross.Like most plants you just watch it grow. This one likes the top soil dry, moist below. Snip off chunks with scissors when you want some for your skin.

Answer 3

DON"T EAT IT!!!

It's for topical use only.

Answer 4

You'll want to keep it somewhere that receives indirect sunlight since its a water succulent plant it shouldn't be placed in direct sunlight. It'll need to be watered fairly regularly. It can also be used on hair as a moisturizer. As for eating aloe vera I don't know maybe your confusing that with certain varieties of cactus which can and are eaten.

Answer 5

"...As a food, Aloe vera is very bitter and unpalatable. Aloe vera gel, however, is used as an ingredient in commercially available yogurt, beverages and some desserts..."

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I would avoid eating your home grown Aloe though...it is also used to treat constipation in animals. I'd leave internal uses up to the pros or you could end up in the ER in serious distress...to say nothing of looking foolish when you explain you've been eating your house plants.