Learn some health benefits we can get from aloe vera juice. Check out the article we found over at Top 10 Home Remedies.
Aloe vera is a great ingredient for your skin as well as overall health. Being rich in nutrients, aloe vera juice is a great health drink that you can easily prepare at home with citrus juice and aloe vera gel. Both the ingredients are rich in essential nutrients. Plus, citrus juices help enhance iron absorption.
Aloe vera has anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal properties. Plus, it is excellent for the digestive system. In fact, it helps soothe irritation and inflammation in the digestive tract.
It also eliminates toxins from the body and aids weight loss. In addition, it helps reduce arthritis pain and inflammation.
Aloe vera is packed with vitamins and minerals including vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, C and E, magnesium, calcium, iron, zinc, selenium, choline and potassium.
Due to its laxative properties, aloe vera juice is considered good for those suffering from constipation. However, it should not be taken in excess as it may cause diarrhea.
How to Make Aloe Vera Juice at Home
Things you will need:
Steps
1. Extract the gel from an aloe vera leaf.
2. Put 2 tablespoons of the gel in a blender.
3. Blend it to thin the gel.
4. Extract the juice from a few oranges.
5. Add 1 cup of orange juice to the blender.
6. Optionally, add 1 cup of water.
7. Blend the mixture for about 1 minute.
8. Pour it into a glass.
You can now enjoy your homemade aloe vera juice. You can consume 2 tablespoons of aloe vera gel per day.
Note: Consuming aloe vera is not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women. Also, it may interfere with certain medications like diuretics. So, consult your doctor before taking this herb internally.
Now that you have aloe vera juice, consider adding it to your smoothie recipes to enhance their health benefits. Here’s a recipe that you can try.
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Lilly Boyer
Dec 29. 2015
I have been telling people for years that aloe vera juice is a godsend <3 <3 Once again this is just another reason why I love natural home remedies so much <3 Instead of spending tons of my hard earned money on toxic medications and doctor bills I would much rather use more alternative medicine.I would highly suggest that everybody start using natural remedies, you will never go back. If you want to learn more about natural remedies I would suggest reading this story.
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John Bartlett
Mar 08. 2016
Be careful if you are going to drink it. There is a yellow sap inside. Set a cut leaf upright for at least 15 minutes to drain off that sap. That is the part used to produce laxatives. Unless that is what you are going for.
Tru Wilkins
Mar 11. 2016
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