Aloe Vera — FarmPal

The ultimate first-aid plant keep one on every windowsill. The clear gel inside the leaves provides instant cooling relief for burns, sunburn, cuts, and skin irritations.

Scientific Name
Aloe barbadensis miller
Growing Zones
Zones 10-12 (houseplant everywhere else)

Medicinal Properties

Vulnerary (wound healing)
Anti-inflammatory
Antimicrobial
Moisturizing
Cooling
Immunomodulating

Parts Used

Leaf gel
Leaf latex (use with caution)

Traditional Uses

  • •Burns and sunburn
  • •Cuts and scrapes
  • •Skin irritations and rashes
  • •Eczema and psoriasis (topical)
  • •Digestive ulcers (gel internally)
  • •Mouth sores

Preparations

Fresh Gel Application

Cut outer leaf, slice open lengthwise, scoop out clear gel. Apply directly to skin.

Dosage: Apply liberally to burns, cuts, and irritated skin as needed

Aloe Ice Cubes

Blend fresh gel, pour into ice cube trays, freeze.

Dosage: Rub on sunburn, bug bites, or inflamed skin for cooling relief

Gel Drink

Blend 2 tablespoons fresh inner gel with water or juice. Avoid yellow latex near skin.

Dosage: 2-4 oz daily for digestive soothing (avoid the bitter latex layer)

Harvesting Guide

Timing: Harvest outer leaves from mature plants (3+ years) anytime.

Method: Cut outer leaves at base. Let yellow latex drain before using gel.

Drying: Best used fresh. Gel can be frozen for storage.

⚠️ Cautions

  • •Gel is very safe topically and internally
  • •AVOID the yellow latex (aloin) it is a harsh laxative
  • •Do not apply to deep wounds or surgical incisions
  • •Internal use of latex not recommended during pregnancy
  • •May cause skin reaction in rare cases patch test first
Storage
Fresh gel in refrigerator 1-2 weeks. Frozen gel 6+ months.