How To of Aloe Vera

The How to Booklet of Aloe Vera
By Simon Smith http://Aloe-Vera-Health-Benefits.com
Copyright 2008 http://aloe-vera-health-benefits.com
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Contents:A word from Simon Smith How to Grow Aloe Vera How to Use Aloe Vera Skin Care Ideas Recipe Ideas General Notes on Aloe Vera Acknowledgement & Resources Pg 2 Pg 7 Pg 9 Pg 14 Pg 28 Pg 32 Pg 33
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A Word From Simon Smith First off I would like to say I am not a doctor or health professional. So any references I make to medical terms or conditions are not intended to treat or diagnose. You should always consult with your chosen health care professional. Please don't let that put you off. Our health system or sickness system as I like to call it doesn't have the answers all the time. Mostly because they don't take into account what the body is trying to communicate. They are too busy trying to treat the symptoms instead of taking a holistic view and getting to the cause. When it comes to food/diet which Aloe Vera falls under, then doctors of medicine have very little training - No more than a day in the 7 years of study is the norm from country to country. My Intention It is my intention that the contents of this short manual will give you the incentive to grow and explore other recipes / uses for Aloe Vera. I feel confident that if you give it a go you will come to truly love and appreciate the wonderful health giving attributes that Aloe Vera has to offer, as I do. The Human Body is Born to Survive The human body is pretty amazing and it comes with a built in program called survival. Thats right, from the time you popped out of your mum you were designed to live to 140 to 160 years. This was evidenced by the Biosphere 2 The Experiment back in the early 90s. Clearly though most of us are not living that long. So what is happening ? I believe there are several factors and they all have to do with nutrient loss: 1. Crop Nutrient Losses: Decades of agriculture have overworked and depleted mineral levels in the soil
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2. Poor Digestion: Eating too much or too quickly combined with stress can cause indigestion. Indigestion reduces the absorption of vitamins and minerals. 3. Over Cooking: Can easily destroy valuable food nutrients. 4. Microwave Cooking: Studies suggest that microwave cooking alters the nutritional structure of food. 5. Food Storage: Length of storage and freezing can deplete the nutritional value of most foods. 6. Food Selection: Eating a too limited range from different food groups can result in nutrient deficiencies. 7. Food Omission: Allergies to foods, crash dieting and poorly designed vegetarian diets can omit significant dietary sources and nutrients. 8. Environmental Factors: Herbicides and pesticides are often used on crops and can leave them with low nutritional value. 9. Antibiotics: Antibiotics can interfere with the intake of essential nutrients. 10. Poor Lifestyle Habits: Smoking, caffeine and alcohol consumption can inhibit the absorption of vitamins and minerals or accelerate the loss of nutrients. 11.Stress: Be it physical or emotional, stress can increase the bodys requirement of vitamins and minerals. 12.Out of Balance: The levels of one vitamin or mineral in the body has an effect on the other, so if one is out of balance or missing, all are adversely affected. With antioxidants, one is not nearly as strong as several combined since each enhances the power of the others. 13.Nutrient Variance: There are substantial differences between on fruit or vegetable and another. One tomato can have 10 times more nutritional value than another. Do you know which tomato you ate?
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Aloe Vera can provide the body with those much needed nutrients. It contains more than 75 nutrients including: 7 essential sugars [Glyconutrients] Twelve vitamins 18 amino acids Twenty minerals Enzymes *It is very important to use Aloe Barbadensis Miller as this is recognized as being the most potent. Consuming good quality Aloe Vera on a regular basis can do wonders for your health. Ancient civilizations have acknowledged this for eons but is only in the past 50 years being confirmed by science. There is no doubt in my mind that the good nutrition that Aloe Vera contains as Mother Nature intended are essential for healthy living in our modern world. More on Glyconutrients Cell to Cell Communication You will have seen from my website http://aloe-vera-health-benefits.com that I subscribe to a basic formula for optimal health. If you give you body what it needs it can look after its own health challenges The human body is comprised of over 560 trillion cells, each of which has a specific function that must be performed properly and at the right time for the body to work properly as a whole. For cells to work properly, they must be in constant communication with the rest of the body. Each of the 560 trillion cells in the body needs to eat to function the way its supposed to. But the cells dont have their own nervous systems. The dont know :how to feed themselves how to fight off invaders how to secrete enzymes
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how to secrete hormones how to make repairs All of these vital functions are controlled by intercellular communication. You may wonder as I did how its possible for trillions of cells to communicate and function properly when they are all so interdependent. What body system could possibly manage such a complex operation? What is controlling the bodys nutritional switchboard? For many years these questions stymied medical science. The human brain is capable of amazing things but it simply isnt directly connected to every cell of the body. What is the mechanism or chemical messaging system that allows cell to cell communication. In 1999, Gunter Blobel won the Nobel Prize for finding the answer to these puzzling questions. Blobel discovered that the human bodys cellular communication network is based on some very special nutrients, 8 essential sugars, also known as glyconutrients. The Aloe Vera plant contains 7 of them. No wonder Aloe Vera is known as the Miracle Plant Conclusion Heres to Aloe Vera giving you the wonderful health benefits it has given me. From my family to yours in health and prosperity.
Simon Smith Aloe Vera Health Benefits
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How to Grow Aloe Vera Aloe Vera propagates via pupping or seed. It has certainly been my experience that it is much quicker to grow Aloe Vera from pups than from seed. Some Aloe Vera documents incorrectly state that Aloe can be grown from a cutting, but they are probably confusing Aloe Vera with other Aloe-like plants.
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What are Pups? Pups are the small offshoots that appear at the base of the plant [see photo above]. When they reach a size where they appear to be crowding out the mother plant, just break the soil up and gently separate the pup roots from those of the mother and repot them. [see photo below]
Planting or Re-Potting When first planting or re-potting your Aloe Vera plant the potting soil should be moderately fertile and fast draining with a couple of inches of gravel in the bottom of the pot.
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How to Use Aloe Vera Preparation New leaves grow from the centre upward so it is best to leave the fresh, young leaves be which are located on the top of the plant, and just cut the older, outer leaves.
The aloe leaf consists of rind containing sap, the latex layer containing its bitter juice, and the gel layer which is a rich source of over 200 naturally occurring nutritional substances.
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Peel off the skin from Aloe Vera. Try not to get the yellow latex juice on your clothes as it will stain. The easiest way to avoid this is to wash the aloe under running tap water until it is clear and transparent.
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As you can see the Aloe is transparent .
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Above is the cleaned Aloe inner filet. This is what you will use for everything.
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The fresh Aloe inner filet is added to my fresh berry smoothie.
This is me enjoying the finished product. A highly nutritious Aloe smoothie. Yummm!!
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Skin Care Ideas The easiest way is mix Aloe gel into products you already have, such as shampoo, moisturizing cream and suntan lotion. However it is possible to make your own products. Follow are a few of my favorites. Soap - to help dry or itchy skin Cleanser - to help dry or itchy skin Moisturizing cream - especially good for dry skin Facial Mask - to help cleanse and hydrate face Hydrating Facial Mist - hydrating the face Body Butter - good for skin on whole body Shampoo - to help dry or itchy scalp Suntan lotion - for its cooling and healing effect NOTE: Some recipes require heat to complete. While it is a personal choice I believe it is essential that microwave ovens are not used for heating as microwaving can alter the structure of products and destroy the health giving enzymes. While it is slower, I suggest you use a bowl in water and control the heat by bringing the water to the boil.
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Aloe Soap Balls You will need: 115 g (4 oz) grated mild soap 30 drops evening primrose oil 30 ml (2 tbsp) 100% Aloe Vera Gel 25 ml (1 tbsp) rosewater 10 drops essential oil of your choice 1 drop candle or soap coloring (optional) Method: 1. Mix the grated soap with the even primrose oil, Aloe Vera and rosewater. Cover and let stand overnight. 2. Put the mixture into a food processor and blend with the essential oil and add the food coloring if you are using. 3. Moisten your hands and form the mixture into balls. 4. Place on a greaseproof paper to dry. 5. Store in a glass or plastic container. Application: 1. Apply to face and/or body as required 2. Massaging gently using circular motion 3. Avoid eyes
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Vitamin E Soap You will need: 60 ml (4 tbsp) 100% Aloe Vera Gel 200 ml (7 fl oz) mineral, spring or filtered water 340 g (12 oz) grated pure soap 30 ml (2 tbsp) vitamin E base oil 1 drop green candle and soap coloring (optional) Method: 1. 2. 3. 4. Put the Aloe Vera Gel and water into a saucepan and add the grated soap Heat gently until the soap is melted. Remove from the heat and add the vitamin E oil and soap color is using. Pour into soap moulds and set aside to solidify.
Application: 1. Apply to face and/or body as required 2. Massaging gently using circular motion 3. Avoid eyes
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Lemon Aloe Cleanser for Oily Skin - makes approx 200 ml (7 fl oz) You will need: 60 ml (4 tbsp) porridge oats 30 ml (2 tbsp) maize meal 30 ml (2 tbsp) grated lemon rind 10 ml (2 tsp) 100% Aloe Vera Gel 30 ml (2 tbsp) lemon pulp and juice 60 ml (4 tbsp) plain yogurt Method: 1. Process the porridge oats into a powder in a blender or spice grinder 2. In a small bowl, mix the oats with the maize meal and lemon rind. 3. Add the Aloe Vera Gel, lemon pulp and juice and yogurt and whisk until creamy in texture. Scoop into a cosmetic jar or squeeze bottle and store in the refrigerator. Can be stored for up to one month. Application: 1. Spread over oily areas of your face, massaging gently for up to 10 minutes using circular motion. Avoid the area around your eyes and lips. 2. Rinse well with warm water. 3. Apply toner and moisturiser 4. The cleanser maybe used 2-3 times a week if necessary, but if you are going out into the sun, cleanse afterwards as the astringent lemon may cause sunburn.
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Aloe Vera Cold Cream The Aloe Vera Gel adds a wonderful texture to this lovely cleansing and moisturising cream. The following makes approx 150 ml (5 fl oz). You will need: 15 ml (1 tbsp) 100% Aloe Vera Gel 75 ml (5 tbsp) Olive Oil 15 g ( oz) Beeswax Pellets 30 ml (2 tbsp) Lanolin 2-3 drops rose or lavender essential oil 30 ml (2 tbsp) rosewater Method: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Using a wire whisk or blender, mix the Aloe Vera Gel into the Olive Oil Set aside Heat the beeswax with the lanolin in a glass dish until melted Remove from the heat and stir in the desired essential oil (rose or lavender) Stir in the mixture set aside in step 1 and rosewater keep stirring until the mixture starts to thicken 6. Pour into a cosmetic container and cover tightly Application: 1. Apply to face and/or body as required 2. Massaging gently using circular motion 3. Avoid eyes
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Aloe and Honey Facial Mask good for all skin types The combination of Aloe Veras soothing properties and honeys gentle astringent and hydrating benefits make this a perfect treatment for any time of the year. The following makes enough for one treatment. You will need: 5 ml (1tsp) 100% Aloe Vera Gel 5 ml (1 tsp) Honey Method: 1. Mix the Aloe Vera and honey together in a small dish Application: 1. 2. 3. 4. Apply to the face with clean fingers Being careful not to get it in your eyes Leave on for 10 minutes Rinse off with water
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Aloe Vera Acne Treatment The Aloe Vera plant has natural antibacterial and anti-inflammatory attributes and works a treat on acne. Aloe Vera helps to heal wounds of all kinds and acne is no different. The best way is to use fresh Aloe Vera Gel and apply it topically as required. Avoid using normal soap as many are very alkaline. As the skin should be acid using an alkaline soap is just no good. They also tend to clog the pores. You will need: Tea tree oil soap (this has antibacterial and antifungal attributes). 100% Aloe Vera Gel Application: 1. Gently cleanse your face using tea tree oil soap* 2. Pat dry 3. Apply Aloe Vera Gel
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Aloe Vera Aftershave Gel This recipe will replace what you can buy from the shops. It can be used by both men and women. All who use it will love how it soothes and revitalises the skin after shaving. Because its alcohol free its great for all skin types even sensitive skin. The following makes approx 160 ml (5 fl oz). You will need: 120 ml (4 fl oz) of 100% Aloe Vera Gel 25 ml (1 fl oz) distilled or filtered water 15 ml ( 1 tbsp) witch hazel 10 drops essential oil or fragrance oil of your choice Method: 1. Combine all ingredients well 2. Pour into a cosmetic container and cover tightly Application: 1. Use after shaving any part of the body
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Hydrating Facial Mask If your face needs hydrating this is just the mix. The following will make approx 150 ml (5 fl oz). You will need: 60 ml (4 tbsp) still mineral water 30 ml (2 tbsp) orange flower water 30 ml (2 tbsp) rosewater 30 ml (2 tbsp) 100% Aloe Vera Gel Method: 1. Combine all the ingredients in a cosmetic spray bottle 2. Shake until well blended Application: 1. Use as needed 2. Store in refrigerator
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Body Butter Great for use on the whole body to keep your skin looking and feeling moist and smooth. The following will make approx 175 ml (6 fl oz) You will need: 120 ml (4 fl oz) 100% Aloe Vera Gel 20 ml (4 tsp) Cornflower 15 ml ( 1 tbsp) Witch Hazel 3-4 drops peppermint oil Method: 1. Mix Aloe Vera Gel, cornflower and witch hazel in a glass bowl 2. Heat mixture until it is clear and thick 3. Scoop into an cosmetic container and cover tightly Application: 1. Apply to whole body after shower or bath
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Moisturising Shampoo for Dry Hair For use with dry hair. Following makes approx 125 ml (4 fl oz) You will need: 60 ml (4 tbsp) mild liquid soap 60 ml (4 tbsp) 100% Aloe Vera Gel 5 ml (1 tsp) glycerine 1.25 ml ( tsp) avocado oil Method: 1. Mix all the ingredients together in a small bowl 2. Pour into a pump-type cosmetic bottle Application: 1. Shake well before using 2. Apply to hair from root to tip and leave in for a few minutes 3. Rinse hair well with cool water
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Grapefruit Shampoo Booster for Oily Hair For use with oily hair. Following enough for 2 applications approx 62 ml (2 fl oz) You will need: 60 ml (4 tbsp) mild liquid soap 15 ml (1 tbsp) grapefruit juice 2.5 ml ( tsp) 100% Aloe Vera Gel Method: 1. Mix all the ingredients together in a small bowl 2. Pour into a shampoo bottle Application: 1. Shake well before using 2. Wash your hair using half the mixture 3. Rinse hair well with cool water
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After Sun Relief Aloe Vera is probably the most widely used substance in the world for the treatment of sunburn and other burns. If you do get sun burnt then this soothing mixture will be very welcome. The following makes enough for one application. Dont store. You will need: 3 drops lavender essential oil brewed chamomile or green tea 30 ml (2 tbsp) Aloe Vera Gel Method: 1. Mix essential oil, tea and Aloe Vera Gel in a clean glass bowl Application: 1. Apply with clean fingers directly onto sunburned or mildly irritated skin 2. Use immediately 3. Do not store
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Aloe Vera Sunburn Spray The following will make approx 150 ml ( 3 fl oz) You will need: 15 drops lavender essential oil 5 ml (1 tsp) vitamin E oil 5 ml (1 tsp) vinegar 120 ml (4 fl oz) 100% Aloe Vera Gel Method: 1. Mix all ingredients together in a glass bowl 2. Pour into a suitable cosmetic spray bottle 3. Store in refrigerator Application: 1. Shake well before application 2. Spray directly onto sunburned or mildly irritated skin
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Some Recipe Ideas Aloe Vera is a plant and like many other plants it can be used in food to add flavor and much needed nutrients to food. So just use your imagination and mix Aloe Vera Gel into food you love - avoid over heating (If you have to heat don't boil only simmer) NOTE: Take the time to wash the Aloe Vera Gel properly in the preparation stage so there is no sap residue present as this has laxative properties. If you dont do this you may end up with more than you bargained for. These are a couple of my favorites to get you started. Yogurt - Mix Aloe Vera diced into small gel cubes 10% with natural yogurt 90%. Add some honey or your favorite fresh fruit to taste. Curry and Chilli Meals Mix Aloe Vera either diced or minced. Approx 60mls (gel contents of one leaf) to your favorite chilli or curry.
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Aloe Vera Water Filter Aloe Vera is great at removing the chlorine taste from treated water. You will need: 1 large chunk of 100% Aloe Vera Gel (with the yellow sap washed off) Method: 1. Place chunk of 100% Aloe Vera Gel into a large jug of water 2. Store in glass container in the refrigerator Application: 1. 2. 3. 4. Drink as required As you drink the water simply top up the jug again The same chunk of Aloe Vera Gel can be used for several weeks After this time simply start the process again as described above
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100% Aloe Juice You will need: 100% Aloe Vera Gel Vitamin C powder NOTE: For every 3 cups of Aloe Vera Gel add 1 teaspoon of vitamin C powder. The Vitamin C is used to stabilize/preserve formulation so it can be stored. Method: 1. Add ingredients to blender at low speed 2. Store in a covered glass container in your refrigerator Application: 1. Start by mixing 2 tablespoons daily with water or your favorite fruit juice (This will help to disguise the gooey texture and makes it easier to swallow) 2. Slowly increase number of tablespoons of gel until you get a loose poo 3. When this happens cut back 1/2 tablespoon and this will be your saturation point.
NOTE: Consuming the pure Aloe Vera Juice regularly is the most effective way to reap the medicinal benefits of Aloe Vera.
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Aloe Vera Tonic You will need: 300g of aloe gel cubes 500g of natural honey 750ml of red wine Method: 1. Add ingredients to blender at low speed until you get a smooth consistency 2. Store in a dark glass bottle and keep in your refrigerator Application: 1. Start by taking 30ml of the mixture half an hour before breakfast, lunch and your evening meal 2. Slowly increase this until you get a loose poo 3. When this happens cut back 5mls and this will be your saturation point NOTE: Consuming the Aloe Vera Tonic regularly is the most effective way to reap the medicinal benefits of Aloe Vera.
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General Notes on Using Aloe Vera Preserving Aloe Fresh leaves may last several days wrapped and kept in a refrigerator. Whole Leaves may be frozen and used defrosted. It is also possible to pickle Aloe Vera in colloidal silver. If you are travelling wrap a leaf in plastic food wrap and keep in your toilet bag. Store in refrigerator when you reach your destination. Another method is to mix Aloe Vera with vitamin E (can substitute with vitamin C) You will need: 60 ml Aloe Vera Gel 6 vitamin E capsules Method: 1. Mix the Aloe Vera Gel with the contents of the vitamin E capsules in a bowl 2. Store in a small dark cosmetic container 3. Keep in refrigerator when you have reached your destination Aloe is a Powerful Detoxer If you experience loose bowels, cramps, zits or headaches rejoice the Aloe is doing what it does best. Getting rid of the stored waste. What to do if you Detox? Firstly make sure you are drinking plenty of water using the water filter as described above. Then decide whether you want to tough it out - symptoms will only last for 3 or 4 days at most. Or you could cut down what you were taking by 50%. Or you could stop altogether until symptoms subside and then start again on 50% of what you were taking and slowly increase until get a loose poo. For children not a problem just start with smaller amounts and watch for changes and signs of detoxing.
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Acknowledgement Thank you to all the people who have written to me over the years providing the content of this report. And there have been literally hundreds. Those that have not been included may very well become the content for a future report. If you have a recipe or use for Aloe Vera that you think should be included in future editions please forward them to me via the contact form at: http://aloe-vera-health-benefits.com/Contact_Simon_Smith.html Resources Over the years I have built a rolodex of my favorites. As you can imagine change from time to time as new products and technologies come on the market. So rather than provide you with a list that may very well not be upto date depending on when and where you downloaded this report I thought it would serve you better to have this on my website. http://aloe-vera-health-benefits.com/aloeveraresources.html
Newsletter Being on our newsletter list you will learn many tips and uses of Aloe Vera. As I learn about them this is where you will hear about them first. You can sign up on most pages of the website. http://aloe-vera-health-benefits.com
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The fresh Aloe inner filet is added to my fresh berry smoothie.

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