How to Prepare Aloe Vera Gel

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By The Armchair Herbalist
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Prepare Aloe Vera Gel

You can prepare your own aloe vera gel for use in making your own herbal remedy. For centuries, it has been made in much the same way as it is to this very day. It is a versatile form to take advantage of the health benefits of the aloe vera plant. Read on to learn how to prepare aloe vera gel.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Fresh leaf of Aloe Vera
Small knife
Veggie peeler
Blender
800 IU Vitamin E capsule (or two 400 IU capsules)
1000 mg Vitamin C capsule (or two 500mg)
Glass jar container or food-safe plastic container

Step 1

Obtain a fresh leaf of aloe vera. If you pluck it fresh from the aloe plant, be sure to take one of the outer most leaves, which are the most potent. Slice off the spikes of the leaf. Thinly peel off the leaf's skin.
Step 2

Scoop out enough of the thick, clear pulp to make up half a cup. Place the pulp into blender. Pierce the vitamin E capsule and squeeze out the contents into the blender.
Step 3

Crush the vitamin C capsule with the back of a spoon and add it to the blender. Blend to mix thoroughly.
Step 4

Store your aloe vera gel in a glass jar container or food-safe plastic container and store it in the refrigerator.

Tips & Warnings

If you harvest your leaf fresh, be sure to use it within two hours or it will oxidize.
Plant an aloe vera plant of your own so that you will have it handy whenever you need it

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