How to Make Aloe Vera Juice

The medicinal purposes of aloe vera have been well-documented, since the time of Cleopatra. Doctors today recognize the importance of aloe vera in healing a variety of external injuries such as scrapes, cuts, and infections, but by consuming the aloe vera plant, you can reap the benefits in your digestive and immune systems.

Things You'll Need

• aloe vera leaves
• blender
• water or fruit juice

Instructions

1. Cut 10 to 12 leaves off your aloe vera plant.

2. Wash the leaves thoroughly.

3. Remove the two thorny sides.

4. Cut your leaves into 3-4 pieces and place in blender. Press blend.

5. After blending, strain the pulp of the leaf from the juice. Discard pulp and wash the blender thoroughly.

6. Pour the strained juice back into the blender, along with a gallon of water or fruit juice to the blender and mix. You can also add sugar for taste at this stage, though that decreases its nutritional value.

7. Put juice in refrigerator.