Comments on: Aloe Aloe - Every Home Should Have Some

By: chris mcclellan

chris mcclellan — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 10:29:31 +0000

So helpful since i have cancer.Really enjoyed this info.

By: nazar

nazar — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 16:36:41 +0000

hi
Thanks for sharing this! I have aloe plants and just snap off a leaf and rub it on sunburn. There’s so much more I can do with it!

By: lightening

lightening — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 09:42:55 +0000

Hi Kimberley - I have to admit I don’t know for sure. I would imagine the best value would be when it is fresh but like most vegies, would keep for a few days.

By: Kimberly

Kimberly — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 05:40:29 +0000

Your step-by-step harvesting instructions with pictures was most helpful. I accidentally broke a leaf off and immiedately thought that surely I could do something good with it but didn’t know what…so I got the gel harvested. However, I don’t think I’m ready for smoothies just yet, but is is possible to “store” the gel for future use for cuts and burns? Is it as simple as storing it in a zip lock bag in the fridge or will it loose it’s healing properties?
Thanks.

By: Festival of Frugality #108 | My Good Cents

Festival of Frugality #108 | My Good Cents — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 17:32:17 +0000

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By: lightening

lightening — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 03:13:36 +0000

Megan - bull ant bites are horrible!!!!! Fortunately we don’t have *too* many around here (not close to the house anyway) but I remember being bitten as a child. Yeah, I’ve tried Aloe juice - it’s not very nice. I have been putting a tiny piece of aloe gel in our drinking water which has been nice. You can hardly taste it - just gives it a “fresher” taste (bit like the tiniest squeeze of lemon).

Trish - a print post button….now there’s an idea. No idea on that front. The best way to get your own Aloe plant is to find someone who has one and get some from them. Apparently it’s quite easy to grow from a cutting but I’m not very knowledgable on that front. Failing that, most nurseries sell them. Or if you can find a school or church fete or a market you might find a plant cheaper that way.

By: Babyamore (Trish)

Babyamore (Trish) — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 02:37:17 +0000

Wow so many benefits Lightening - do you offer a print this post button ?
Where might I get a Aloe Vera plant ?

By: Megan over at Imaginif

Megan over at Imaginif — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 02:13:52 +0000

Hey L
my kids grew up having Aloe Vera rubbed on them for EVERYTHING and there was always an arm in the fridge. We also grew them EVERWHERE and they saved us from many a bull ant sting because we could get the gel on immediately.
I love them.
Did you know you can even buy commercialised Aloe Vera juice….YUK, I prefer Champagne for my digestion!
Thanks for joining us in the Carnival of Australia again.

By: lightening

lightening — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 00:16:08 +0000

You’re welcome Sueblimely. Thanks for stopping by and for your comment. I hope you get lots of fun and success from growing your own! I know I am!!!

By: Sueblimely

Sueblimely — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 23:40:59 +0000

You have me sold on the idea of growing my own and I have some empty pots and soil just waiting for my attention. Thanks for such an informative post, lightening.