Very well written and described. You have cleared all my doubts about the different names given to the same species which created all the confusion the more I read about it on the other sides. Thank you so much. Have you got photos of the edible Aloe vera flower. A part from that, the leaves look like yours and make nice little jelly like cubes after being stripped and washed. I would just like confirmation that I am not poisoning my family!!!
Aloe plants are no different than any other commercially grown plant unless its certified organic bought from the farm itself. Fungicides and insectacides are not in your best interests and levels could shock you. Slight usage on a dogs skin could irritate the spot like any mammal not updated for geographical orgin of what they might be exposed to. Same with you and honey of unknown origin.
A slight lick will update old codes just like you getting allergy shots or eating honey locally processed. But you must know and trust plants orgin and authenticity. My best friends family has a very large up to date animal hospital with plus staff. The dog or pet food subject is industrial physics on a few levels human hospitals call a specialist for. I dabble more than most, odd but a hobby near 40yrs now. A holistic healer naturalist of sorts. I am up on modern day issues pets people and what to do cheaply.
Thanks James, the benefit of growing your own food and herbs is that you get to decide what goes into the soil and onto the plants, and any sensible person would not want to put anything harmful to their health onto something they would want to eat or use on their bodies! Grow your own, grow organic, keep the planet and the people healthy!
Thank you so much for this information. I now understand clearly which variety is edible. I do have a question. Is the edible variety useful for cuts, burns and minor skin irritations also? The reason that I am asking is because my apartment is so big! Hi Micheline, yes, the edible variety of Aloe vera is also excellent for cuts, burns and skin irritation.
How would I prepare the edible variety to use as juice or in a salad? Thanks, book collector. We recently acquired a climbing aloe. Great information, thank you so much! What does it look like? Thanks again for a very helpful article! Hi Emma, if the flowers of Aloe plants are pollinated, they produce seed pods which eventually dry out and release the seeds. Pollination is carried out by long-beaked nectar-feeding birds, such as sunbirds in Africa, and hummingbirds in other parts of the world.
Multiple plants are required for pollination, and if different varieties of Aloes are grown nearby, they will be cross-pollinated, and the seeds produced by the plants will be hybridised. You legend! Do you think I can use your photo showing the difference between the two?
I would take my own pics but my aloe went mushy and died too humid or maybe ants I do have a chinensis as well but yours looks much healthier. Anyone else reading this, please be aware that all images on this site are copyrighted, so you need to ask permission first, and I have to agree before using any images from Deep Green Permaculture! I have both Aloe Vera varieties and I consume them both.
The chinensis variety you featured above looks that way because it is most probably placed indoor, as it is a little sensitive to sunlight compared with the barbadensis variety. But if you place it outdoor and let it adapt to the sunlight for a time, it will grow bigger and have thicker leaves like that of the barbadensis and that white spots will be totally gone.
One that is getting more popular and is widely cultivated is the Aloe Arborescens. It is studied that Aloe Arborescens features a concentration of active ingredients three times higher than that of Aloe Vera and so also a higher therapeutic activity.
Thanks for your comment, I should have mentioned that I have two pots of each variety, and they are all growing outside against a west facing brick wall, where they get full midday and afternoon sun. The two varieties really do look quite different!
I do have an article on Aloe arborescens and its medicinal benefits, and it also contains a section with the tile Which Aloe Varieties are Edible?
Dear Angelo, I read read your article on the difference of edible and non edible with much interest. However, I beg to disagree with you the the Chinensis variety is not edible.
What happened if you eat the Chinensis variety? I had both the varieties planted and found that the Aloe vera barbadensis var. Of course both are bitter. I have planted almost a hundred plants of the Chinensis var. I am now How do you explain that? I eat them when I have upset stomach, flu, cough etc and found them to be very effective cures. I cannot be mistaken as the plant has white spots and orange flowers.
Hi Philip , thanks for your comment and for sharing your experience, you inspired me to do some searching through research literature to try answer your question. All products featured on Allure are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Ready to feel more confident when reading your beauty products' ingredient labels? Enter, the Allure Ingredient Index. In this comprehensive guide, you'll find everything you need to know about the most in-demand and under-the-radar ingredients in your favorite skin-care products.
Aloe is one of the most prolific ingredients and recognizable botanical names in all of skin care. Widely available — you can find it potted in its succulent form mere feet away from its bottled extracts at virtually any CVS — aloe vera the most commonly used species of the aloe genus when it comes to beauty and personal-care products has been used on the skin for centuries, New York City-based board-certified dermatologist Marisa Garshick , M.
Because of this, it is being used more and more in skin care and hair care. Whether you've found yourself a little overexposed to the sun or you're simply in search of something calming for your sensitive skin , there's always a good reason to keep aloe vera around — and we asked skin experts to explain exactly why.
Aloe vera is a species of the aloe plant that grows around the world — perhaps even in a pot a few feet away from you as you're reading this, as it's a common houseplant. But in addition to being a lovely succulent with distinctively spiky leaves, what's in those leaves makes it a very desirable topical treatment. Garshick explains. We include products we think are useful for our readers. If you buy through links on this page, we may earn a small commission.
Aloe vera is perhaps one of the most widely used herbal remedies for topical skin conditions. This is because the gel-like components of the plant are known to heal the skin from a variety of minor ailments.
Generally speaking, the answer is yes. When used correctly, aloe vera can help with a variety of ailments that might affect your skin. Below are 10 of these benefits. The aloe vera we use on our skin in over-the-counter OTC gels is derived from plants of the same name. The most commonly used form for skin conditions is a plant called aloe barbadensis Miller. OTC aloe gel may also contain other skin-soothing ingredients, such as echinacea and calendula.
Shop for aloe vera gel online. Talk to your doctor about the following potential benefits of aloe vera :. For minor burns, apply aloe vera gel to the affected area up to three times daily.
You may also need to protect the area with gauze. Use three times per day. Its molecular structure helps heal wounds quickly and minimizes scarring by boosting collagen and fighting bacteria. Apply up to three times per day. Aloe vera gel absorbs easily, making it ideal for oily skin. It can help treat burns, acne and dry skin. Chang added that when it comes to acne, Aloe Vera works best on superficial surface acne rather than cystic or deeper acne.
Although Aloe Vera can help moisturize, Chang said when overused, it can dry out the skin.
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