Aloe Vera is a common plant with many medicinal and cosmetic properties. Is it one of the supplies you use frequently in your life?

Here are some basic facts about aloe vera:

1. Botanical characteristics: Aloe vera belongs to Liliaceae and is a succulent plant. The leaves are long strips with sharp serrations on the edges, and the flowers are funnel-shaped, yellow, or orange.

2. Distribution: Aloe vera originated in Africa, but now it has been widely planted all over the world, including in Asia, Europe, and America.

3. Medicinal effects: Aloe leaves are rich in flavonoids, polysaccharides, and amino acids, which have the effects of lowering blood sugar, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, diuretic, and promoting wound healing. Aloe vera juice is also used to treat stomach pain and constipation.

4. Beauty effect: Aloe is also widely used in the field of beauty, and its juice can be used to treat skin inflammation and sunburn. Aloe vera gel is also used as a cosmetic ingredient to soothe the skin and reduce wrinkles and breakouts.

5. Edible: Aloe vera can also be eaten, its leaves can be cut into small pieces, added to salads, or boiled into soup. Aloe vera can also be used to make aloe vera drinks, which are said to have beauty and beauty benefits.

It should be noted that aloe vera contains a toxic substance called aloin, which may cause poisoning if ingested improperly. Therefore, before eating aloe vera, its outer skin and yellow part should be removed, and only the transparent part should be eaten. At the same time, pregnant women should avoid eating aloe vera.

Here are some tips for using aloe vera:

Peel the aloe vera leaves: After cutting the aloe vera leaves from the plant, use a sharp tools to gently scrape off the yellow skin on the surface of the leaves. Yellow skin contains aloin, which may be harmful to the body.

Remove the aloe vera juice from the aloe vera leaves: After peeling off the surface of the aloe vera leaves, cut them crosswise, and use a spoon to scrape out the transparent gel in the leaves.

To make aloe vera juice: Put the aloe vera gel into a blender, add an appropriate amount of water, and stir it into a juice. If the juice is too thick, you can add some water.

Store aloe vera gel: Put the scraped aloe vera gel into a dry glass bottle and store it in the refrigerator for about a week.

Apply aloe vera gel to the skin: Apply aloe vera gel to the face to moisturize, soothe the skin, and reduce inflammation. You can also apply aloe vera gel to sunburned or burned skin to soothe pain and reduce redness.

Here are some interesting facts about aloe vera:

- The leaves of Aloe Vera are very thick and contain 99% water inside.

- In ancient Egypt, aloe vera was known as the "plant of immortality" because it could help preserve dead bodies and prevent decay.

- Aloe vera is one of the air-purifying plants approved by NASA, which can help filter toxic substances in the air.

- Aloe Vera sap can be used as a natural disinfectant that can help kill bacteria and viruses.

- Aloe Vera can also be used as a natural beauty product that can help moisturize the skin and reduce wrinkles and acne.

- Aloe vera leaves can be used to make fiber, which can be used to make items such as clothing, rope, and paper.

- Aloe vera has been used as food for thousands of years and can be added to drinks, soups, and salads.

- In some cultures, aloe vera is considered lucky and brings wealth and health.