Basically, that should be from the leaves of the Aloe vera obtained gel should be used as fresh as possible. Since you usually cut off at least one sheet of about 30-50 cm in length for this purpose, you cannot avoid storing the remainder that is not used immediately. The cut sheet can be stored in the refrigerator for a few days. Other common preservation methods are suitable for longer storage:
- with the help of sugar / honey,
- by soaking in alcohol,
- by freezing.
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Take the gel from the aloe vera
The leaves of a healthy, adult Aloe vera plant can easily do it regularly harvested will. The outer leaves are best for this. Included cuts you cut the leaf with a sharp knife directly on the trunk and let it stand upright until the bitter juice has run off. Then you cut the sheet crosswise into pieces and then halve them lengthways. The only thing left to do is to scrape out the gel with a spoon.
Making aloe vera gel durable
The aforementioned preservation methods are not suitable for the gel of the Aloe vera to keep for months. For household use this is Freeze the gel or the portioned pieces of leaf is easiest. This is then used thawed or frozen.
The cooling effect that is felt when using a frozen leaf on the skin is pleasant, especially when it comes to insect bites or sunburn. You can freeze the dissolved gel with a little water and a few drops of lemon juice in an ice cube mold and pour the ice cubes into refreshing drinks.
Tips
Try a revitalizing cocktail made from equal parts of aloe vera gel and honey or sugar syrup and, for better durability, a glass of high-proof. The well mixed ingredients are stored in a clean glass in the refrigerator and taken spoon by spoon before meals.
