Fresh Organic Aloe Vera Leaves

Posted by Zebra Organics on 2019 Feb 6th

Fresh organic Aloe Vera leaves from a local farm here in the desert near Palm Springs, Calfornia. Each leaf is from 11" to 16" long and ships fresh and direct from the farm itself.

What is in Aloe Vera?

Aloe vera leaves are water rich and their gel contains many essential vitamins and minerals, proteins, polysaccharides, enzymes, and amino acids. This includes 20 minerals, 12 vitamins, 18 amino acids, 200 nutrients, polysaccahrides and enzyme. These nutrients have wide ranging benefits, including oxygenating the blood, reducing inflammation, alkalizing the body, assisting blood pressure and easing digestive disturbances and blockages.

Aloe Vera for the Skin

Aloe vera has found a place in the lives of many people, the bottled juice and gel is now commonly available in conventional and natural grocery stores nationwide. Its popularity and generous distribution is a testament to the safety and efficacy of this plant. It has been in use for thousands of years and its benefits to the skin are unparalleled. Aloe vera is in practically every natural skin product on the market. Even better than all these products is the real thing. Nothing beats fresh aloe vera applied directly to skin. And, it is not just for cuts and scrapes, it will support general overall skin health and appearance. The delicate compounds in aloe are susceptible to oxidation so the fresher the aloe the better.

Aloe Vera Internally

Most people know how good it is for the skin and many are finding it has many internal benefits as well. Of the anecdotal reports we've heard it is Aloe Vera's ability to soothe the stomach that seems to the most common. As we've already learned this plant is very soothing and its external benefits seem to mirror its internal benefits. This is true for soothing an overly acidic stomach, easing heartburn, relieving constipation and providing welcome relief to those with acid reflux. Its soothing qualities also benefit the throat which may be irritated from too much acid.

How do you use fresh Aloe Vera?

Our fresh organic aloe vera leaves range in size from 11 to 16 inches, each leaf is harvested fresh right before shipping. Fresh aloe vera is easy to use and can be cleanly filleted with a sharp knife. Simply cut a 1-2 inch section of the leaf and gently remove the green outer parts and you will now have the clear inner gel. Its consistency is some what like hard jello. You are going to want to rinse this piece of off to remove any of the bitter sap which may be present. This clear inner gel is where the good stuff is and the easiest way to consume it is in a smoothie or blended with fresh juice or water. We recommend that you do not consume too much as aloe vera can act as a laxative.

You can also apply this inner gel directly to the skin, use it as an adjunct to your normal skin care regime. Aloe applied directly to skin burns, scabs, scars and other skin conditions will accelerate and improve the overall health of the these skin conditions. Aloe vera is one of the most versatile healing plants you can find. You can use our farm fresh aloe vera to both look and stay healthy.

This piece was written and compiled for Zebra Organics by Mark D'Aquila, flower essence practitioner, www.essencealchemy.com