Aloes

Do you have access to the aloe plant? I remember some years ago I used to just break a piece from the plant itself, slice it and apply it to my hair when washing it and it really did wonders. You can even put it on burns and it will heal it fast.

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Are you girls talking about the Aloe vera plant? I have read a lot about it. They are also called as the Healing Plant; but why do we need to plant it? These days most of the herbal and medicated facial ointments and gels/lotions contain Aloe vera as one of their ingredients.

If you look at the ingredients of any proprietary brand of creams and lotions containing Aloe Vera, you will probably notice that it probably comes way down the list. For instance, all lotions and potions contain a lot of water so you will see the word 'Aqua' listed first. Then the rest of the ingredients will be listed in order of the percentage used. A product named, for instance, 'Aloe Vera Face Cream' might actually only contain 1% of Aloe V.

So if you do have access to Aloe plants, then as far as strength goes, it has to be best! Although, I think I would probably only use it in its purest form on my hair or to ease irritation on my skin rather than use it on my complexion - just in case it was too strong!

Aloe plants:

Thanks for that pic Goldie, that's what I was referring to. I prefer to use it in it's natural state, that way, I know what I am getting. Really, what can 1% of aloe vera do. I don't think the plant is difficult to grow either.

No the plant is not hard to grow. But like with any healing herb you need to know what you are doing before using it. This plant is a medicine and should only be used once you have taught yourself all there is to know about it. I'm not saying it is dangerous, but there are some minor side effects everyone who uses it should be aware of.

I know of one side effect, if it is ingested (there is no harm ingesting it in itself, but it's the proportion) loose bowels can be the result. Some people use it as a natural laxative.

I remember as a kid, my mom had one of these plants in our dining room. I didn't understand it then, but she used it when I got a burn or a cut. I have no idea where to get an aloe plant at? Would it be at Home Depot outdoor gardening area? Where?

Thanks

Those are good areas to look for Aloes, It's a must have.

I grew up using aloes, it is good for your hair and your skin. Nothing compares to the real thing, natural goodness from the soil.

I hope you find some.

Oooo i've got to find some