Aloe vera juice: what it is used for and how to prepare it

Aloe vera juice is made from the leaves of aloe vera, a medicinal plant rich in vitamin A, vitamin C and minerals. It also contains antioxidants, prebiotics, anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory properties that help moisturize hair and skin. Heals wounds and strengthens the immune system.

Aloe vera contains aloin, a compound found in the plant’s sap or milk that has laxative, antioxidant and antibacterial effects. However, it is recommended to extract this substance from the plant before preparing juice, as ingesting more than 10 mg per day can have toxic effects, causing diarrhea and abdominal pain.

Additionally, this juice can be purchased at health food stores or supermarkets, which is the safest way to consume it since excess aloin is removed during industrial processing.

1. Constipation

Aloe vera juice contains small amounts of aloin, a substance found in the bark of the plant that has a laxative effect, increasing the amount of fluid in the intestines, stimulating intestinal movement and promoting the elimination of feces.

In addition to this, due to its prebiotic effects, this plant helps stimulate the growth of beneficial bacteria in the intestines, balancing the intestinal flora and improving its function.

2. Healthy skin and hair

Aloe vera juice contains large amounts of vitamins A, C, E and minerals, which in addition to improving the elasticity and shine of hair, can also promote skin hydration and collagen formation.

Additionally, since aloe vera juice has antioxidant properties, it helps eliminate free radicals in the skin, helping to fight premature aging.

3. Cholesterol and triglyceride levels

Aloe vera juice contains the right amount of antioxidants that prevent oxidation of fat cells, thereby helping to lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood, potentially preventing some health problems such as atherosclerosis, myocardial infarction, or stroke.

4. Immune system

Aloe vera juice also contains vitamin C, flavonoids, and tannins, compounds that have powerful antioxidant and immunomodulatory effects, thereby strengthening immune system cells.

5. For gastritis

In addition to its powerful anti-inflammatory properties, this plant stimulates the secretion of digestive enzymes and neutralizes stomach acid, helping to treat reflux and gastritis.

6. Control diabetes

Aloe vera juice contains flavonoids, aloin and vitamin C, which are powerful antioxidants that can improve the function of the hormone insulin and promote the balance of blood sugar levels, thereby helping to control diabetes.

7. Treatment of infection

Since aloe vera juice has antiviral, antibacterial and antiseptic properties, it helps in wound healing, treating burns, psoriasis, herpes and candidiasis.

How to prepare

To prepare aloe vera juice at home, you must remove the leaves from the plant, then wash, dry and cut off the spines. Then, cut off the base of the plant and hold it upright to drain off the yellow liquid underneath the skin.

The side parts of the leaves should be cut off with a knife or scissors and then carefully lifted, using any round object, to avoid contaminating the gel with any sap that may be present in the plant.

To remove the gel from the leaves, you can use a spoon to separate the green or yellow parts of the leaves.

Finally put the gel into a blender with a ratio of 100 grams of gel to 1 liter of water. If necessary, you can also add a tablespoon of honey and fruit such as lemon or orange to improve the flavor. Finally, stir and drink immediately.

In addition to preparing aloe vera juice, you can also use the gel for cosmetic purposes, such as applying it on your face or hair.

Some studies suggest that ingesting aloe vera juice prepared at home is unsafe if the peel and the yellow part containing the juice or latex are accidentally separated, as this substance may be linked to the development of colon cancer. However, these studies are not conclusive and more research should be conducted to verify this risk.

side effect

Consuming too much aloe vera juice can cause gastrointestinal problems such as abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.

Continuous use of juice may cause constipation as the intestines become accustomed to its laxative effect.

Contraindications

This juice is not recommended for the elderly, pregnant or breastfeeding women.

In addition, aloe vera juice may interact with some medications used to control high blood pressure, diabetes, and treat heart problems, as well as anticoagulants, so it should only be consumed under the guidance of a doctor.

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