Aloe vera is an ancient crop whose leaves make gel for external and internal use. The healing gel can be preserved in many different ways. Freezing is particularly suitable for home use.
How can you preserve aloe vera?
To preserve Aloe Vera, the gel can be removed from the leaves and preserved by freezing, adding sugar/honey or soaking in alcohol. Freezing is particularly suitable and is easy to use at home.
Basically, the gel obtained from the leaves of aloe vera should be used as fresh as possible. Since you usually cut off at least one leaf about 30-50 cm long, you can't avoid saving the rest that isn't used immediately. The cut leaf 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.
Taking aloe vera gel
The leaves of a he althy, adult aloe vera plant can easily be harvested regularly. The outer leaves are best suited for this. To do this, you cut the leaf directly from the trunk with a sharp knife and leave it standing upright until the bitter juice has drained away. Then you first cut the leaf into pieces crosswise and then halve them lengthwise. You then just need to scrape out the gel with a spoon.
Preserving aloe vera gel
The aforementioned preservation methods are not suitable for preserving the aloe vera gel for months. For home use, the easiest way is to freeze the gel or portioned pieces of leaves. You can then use this thawed or frozen.
The cooling effect that you feel when using a frozen leaf on your skin is pleasant, especially in the case of 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 tray and add the ice cubes to refreshing drinks.
Tip
Try a revitalizing cocktail made from equal parts aloe vera gel and honey or sugar syrup and, for better durability, a glass of hard liquor. The well-mixed ingredients are stored in a clean jar in the refrigerator and taken spoonful before meals.
