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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.
I aim to take a scientific approach to my work, as my background is in pharmacology, toxicology and biochemistry. The Aloes that are deemed edible are probably the ones that people have traditionally eaten, as the use of Aloe predates any scientific research by thousands of years. I am curious though of how you prepare and use Aloe vera chinensis, how much you use and how often, but only if you wish to share that information.
Really appreciate your excellent question! For herpes 9which appear once in 9 months to a year I will take the amount raw for two to three days and it will subside within two to three days, It must be note here that you have the take the aloe vera the moment you feel the severe itch.
The same dose for two days will bring immediate cure. Hi Phil, thanks for that information. See if you can find a reputable seed supplier online, and avoid seed sellers on e-bay as there are many questionable sellers on there claiming to supply seeds of many plants that are in demand, hard to get or extremely rare, but send nonviable seeds or any random seeds, so be careful. Thank you so much for this information! I live in Ireland and bought an aloe plant 3 years ago which has now multiplied to 6 hefty plants.
I will be adding some aloe to my morning smoothie! Aloes can cross-breed in warmer climates where they form seeds, and do produce hybrids.
There are also around Aloe species, most look quite different from Aloe vera, but there are many out there! For just a lay person like me who wants to know more about the Aloe Vera plant, your article has been exceedingly knowledgeable and explicit especially with images for necessary illustration. This is all too confusing to me.
Never knew there was but one plant. But maybe I can learn as I go. Someone bought me 2 plants. So gonna try to raise them. Thanks Norma, there is indeed more than one variety of Aloe vera plant, and this article was written to help gardeners tell them apart. Well presented. I can now distinguish between the both of them. Good Job,,! Please answer where I get this Aloevera which gives yellow flower. Can someone please guide or send me if they have.
I am okay to pay for it. Does aloevera in India give orange flowers because I see orange flower everywhere around me. You are commenting using your WordPress. You are commenting using your Google account. You are commenting using your Twitter account. You are commenting using your Facebook account. Notify me of new comments via email. Notify me of new posts via email. Skip to content Aloe vera is a hardy succulent semi-tropical plant which is native to North Africa and the SW Arabian Peninsula, but at the present time can almost be found worldwide.
Which Aloe Vera Variety is Edible? Edible Aloe vera is referred to as Aloe vera barbadensis, Aloe barbadensis or Aloe vera barbadensis Miller. Non-edible Aloe vera is referred to as Aloe vera var. How to Identify Edible Aloe Vera Aloe vera barbadensis Miller has thick, wide, fleshy upright leaves which are gray-green in colour, and produces yellow flowers. Aloe vera barbadensis Miller has a green to grey-green colour and a very distinct circular rosette form Aloe vera barbadensis Miller closer view of the plant Aloe vera barbadensis Miller showing thickness of leaves Aloe vera barbadensis Miller showing width of leaves, exceedingly broad at the base Aloe vera barbadensis Miller showing width of leaves from underside Aloe vera barbadensis Miller plant structure, with few very thick leaves forming a rosette shape Aloe vera barbadensis Miller plant, showing the distinct difference between the spotted younger leaves, and the mature leaves, which have no spots.
Growing Aloe Vera Indoors Aloe vera is often grown indoors in the kitchen or bathroom, where it can be readily used for small emergencies such as minor burns and skin irritations. Like this: Like Loading Published by Angelo admin. Garden Mythbusting! Thank you for sharing with us! That is the water changes colour not the plant.
Excellent post! It can be grown outdoors or indoors. Its medicinal properties are also one of the reasons why households often have this plant in their backyards.
It also clears toxins such as formaldehyde from the air. As a species, aloe vera is the most widely recognized and popular species of aloe. It is often used as one of the ingredients in various concoctions like skin moisturizers and anti-irritants. Its seeds are also utilized as bio fuel. Additionally, it can be used as a laxative or as a food substance due to its gelling properties. Aloe vera also comes in a juice form used to relive conditions like heartburn and irritable bowel syndrome.
The aloe vera sap is a common ingredient in makeup, tissues, soaps, sunscreens, incense, shaving creams, and shampoos. Other uses include artificial insemination in sheep and water conservation on farms. Aloe vera is described as non-toxic and has no known side effects after the removal of aloin.
The main difference between aloe and aloe vera is their scientific classification or taxonomy. Aloe is ranked as a genus, while aloe vera is a species. As a genus, aloe is ranked higher than aloe vera. Aloe vera is found growing wild in the drier regions of Africa, and Asia, and is now also found in America, and Europe. Most nurseries stock aloe barbadensis miller aka aloe vera , which grows outdoors in USDA zones 8 to It can also be grown outside in containers during the summer in colder zones, but will need to be taken indoors in the winter in zones 7 to 5.
The extraction of the juice involves a sharp knife and slitting the leaves carefully to peel them back and reveal the clear gel.
Watch this video to see exactly how to extract the juice from the leaves of your aloe vera plants:. The middle layer has the bitter yellow sap, and outside is the thicker rind of the leaf that protects it from the weather. You do not need the whole plant for medicine and cosmetics — just cut off the required number of leaves, so it can continue to grow and produce new leaves. So now you know the difference — basically aloe vera is a synonym for aloe barbadensis miller — the only true aloe vera.
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