Process self-harvested aloe vera

How do I get the aloe vera gel from leaves I have harvested myself?

Do you have outer sheets for that Aloe vera harvest cut off, go in two steps for gel recovery before:

Step 1:

• Place the leaf cut-side down in a bowl
• for an hour or two
• yellow liquid must flow out

Step 2:

• Shorten the leaf by one to two centimeters at the bottom
• then cut lengthways
• Scoop out the gel with a spoon

To prevent the gel from discolouring when exposed to air, place it in a water bath until further processing.

How do I preserve self-harvested aloe vera leaves?

You can even harvest aloe vera leaves freezing make durable. In addition cut the leaf into small pieces and put them in portions in the freezer. If you have removed the gel from the leaves, it can be removed by adding vitamin C powder or Preserve vitamin E oil if you put the gel in a sealable jar and refrigerate store.

Are self-harvested aloe vera leaves safe to eat?

From the consumption of the self-harvested leaves or the gel from their own Aloe vera cultivation becomes discouraged. The reason for this is the yellow substance aloin, which is contained in the plant sap. Aloin has a laxative effect that can cause severe discomfort. Opening up the leaves after harvesting ensures that the plant sap runs off, but in private it cannot be guaranteed that there are no residues in the gel.