How Do You Extract Gel From Aloe Vera?
Aloe vera plants have been praised for thousands of years for their health benefits. The insides of the leaves have been used to treat burns, fight psoriasis and other skin problems and provide general relief to skin irritation. The gel of the aloe vera plant is located in the thick, inner parts of the leaf. Most of the healing benefits of aloe vera are found in this gel. There is a way to harvest the gel so you are not wasting any of your plant or the benefits it brings. Following a simple procedure will allow you to extract the gel and store it for future use. Choose an aloe vera leaf that you want to harvest gel from. The wider, thicker leaves will contain more gel which is in the middle of the stalk. Cut the leaf at its base, close to the ground or dirt. Cut on an angle as if you are filleting a piece of meat. Stand the leaf or leaves upright in a cup or bowl to allow the sap to drain. Allow to stand for 15 minutes. Lay the leaf flat on a cutting board, and cut off the tip about 1/
