ALOE VERA BARBADENSIS-MILLER.
HOW TO MAKE ALOE VERA WATER,  JUICE OR GEL FROM FRESH LEAVES
​How to extract the Aloe Gel - in this case to make juice. Scroll page below or click here for slide show 
For alternative uses such as Health and Skin Care click here.

​Before commencing make sure you have a suitable container for the remaining part of the leaf. 
A dish, shallow bowl or container such as the one pictured to the right.
This is because the aloin or sap will stain. Initially the sap appears yellow however as the leaf seals itself the sap will turn purple and stain what it is in contact with. The stain is difficult to remove.
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MAKING ALOE VERA JUICE
Making ALOE WATER - JUICE - GEL
1. You need a fresh aloe leaf, a sharp filleting knife and a suitable surface for the process such as a chopping board .
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HOW TO MAKE ALOE VERA JUICE
2. Trim off thorny edges and discard.
3. Directly under the skin on one side  cut along as close to the skin as possible. Similar to filleting a fish. Careful you don't cut your hand.
4. Discard skin. It has no use.
5. Turn aloe piece over and repeat filleting. Remember to cut as close to the skin as you can.
6. You now have your aloe  gel. It is very slippery and gooey. 
I think of it to be as I imagine jellyfish to feel. 
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GETTING ALOE VERA GEL FROM LEAF
7. Thoroughly rinse the gel. The aloin (slightly yellowy sap/latex) that is between the skin and the gel is very bitter. Rinsing well is very important. *see note below
8. You now have the piece you need to make aloe juice. 
NOTE: (If you need gel for Hair or Skin Treatments click here.) 
Otherwise to continue for Aloe Juice put piece into a blender and add approximately 4 glasses of water and blend.
It will froth considerably so let sit a moment and then pour into a jug.

Preparting Gel for Face Mask

Preparating Gel for Skin and Hair
9. After a short time the froth will settle and you have fresh, nutritious and very healthy Aloe Juice. It can be flavoured to suit your taste.
Keep in the refrigerator. 
It will last up to a week but is best used within 3 days.


For health benefits and 
The Wonders of Aloe Juice
* The yellowish sap between the skin and the gel can be uncomfortable to some people.
Pregnant women can give their unborn child gastro problems due to sap's high concentration.
It is not advisable for women in advanced pregnancy, (4 months+), or women who are breast-feeding to consume  aloe juice without the sap being thoroughly rinsed from the gel.
For some people the sap/aloin can have the effect of a laxative.
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MAKING ALOE VERA JUICE AT HOME
NATURAL PRESERVATIVES.
Refrigerated juice will keep for about 3 days.
The Fresh Aloe leaf will keep it's beneficial qualities for about 3 weeks stored in a cool and dry environment.
Only refrigerate leaf in very hot, humid months. 
If you wish to extend the life of the juice naturally, add 0.5% Ascorbic Acid powder.
(One level tsp per litre).
This will extend the life well beyond a month.
Ascorbic Acid powder is available in most health or organic stores.
​You can also use freshly squeezed lemon juice. Half an average lemon / litre.
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